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<blockquote data-quote="CreativeGuy" data-source="post: 529356" data-attributes="member: 28024"><p>I'll chime-in because I see some advice being tossed around on this subject in various places that simply is NOT TRUE.</p><p></p><p>The better video card in the MBPro DOES make a difference in CS3. I'm not sure where people get the idea that it only affects video. Try opening a 150MB Photoshop image and scrolling around and zooming in and out on a MacBook... then try it on a MacBookPro. The difference is the video card, and it's quite noticeable.</p><p></p><p>The video card and the size of the screen are HUGE factors. I also love the backlit keyboard - great for working in dark rooms, etc.</p><p></p><p>I have a MacPro like you, but needed a laptop. I eventually chose the MBPro for the three reasons I mention above. I ended up with the low end MBPro with 2GB RAM and CS3 runs REALLY well. I also chose the glossy screen. I have yet to run into a problem with reflections either indoors or out - though I can see with the right situation outside, it could be pretty bad. However, if I stay in the shade, I get no reflections.</p><p></p><p>The thing is, you will get reflections if you move to the side of the screen, just like you would on an old CRT monitor... but no matter what screen you have, you wouldn't do that because the viewing angle just isn't wide enough on LCDs anyway. The glossy screen provided nice vibrant, saturated colors - much more so than the matte screen. But both are great screens, so it's really a personal choice.</p><p></p><p>In the end, you're going to be much happier with the MBPro if for no other reason than the size of the screen. CS3 has a lot of palettes (oops, I mean "Panels") and the more screen real estate the better!</p><p></p><p>Best of luck with whichever you choose.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CreativeGuy, post: 529356, member: 28024"] I'll chime-in because I see some advice being tossed around on this subject in various places that simply is NOT TRUE. The better video card in the MBPro DOES make a difference in CS3. I'm not sure where people get the idea that it only affects video. Try opening a 150MB Photoshop image and scrolling around and zooming in and out on a MacBook... then try it on a MacBookPro. The difference is the video card, and it's quite noticeable. The video card and the size of the screen are HUGE factors. I also love the backlit keyboard - great for working in dark rooms, etc. I have a MacPro like you, but needed a laptop. I eventually chose the MBPro for the three reasons I mention above. I ended up with the low end MBPro with 2GB RAM and CS3 runs REALLY well. I also chose the glossy screen. I have yet to run into a problem with reflections either indoors or out - though I can see with the right situation outside, it could be pretty bad. However, if I stay in the shade, I get no reflections. The thing is, you will get reflections if you move to the side of the screen, just like you would on an old CRT monitor... but no matter what screen you have, you wouldn't do that because the viewing angle just isn't wide enough on LCDs anyway. The glossy screen provided nice vibrant, saturated colors - much more so than the matte screen. But both are great screens, so it's really a personal choice. In the end, you're going to be much happier with the MBPro if for no other reason than the size of the screen. CS3 has a lot of palettes (oops, I mean "Panels") and the more screen real estate the better! Best of luck with whichever you choose. [/QUOTE]
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