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macbook vs. macbook pro for editing
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<blockquote data-quote="Grap3s0da" data-source="post: 478184" data-attributes="member: 37578"><p>Hey all, new here. I just purchased a Macbook Pro (15.4" 2.2 GHz standard w/ matte screen) with the educational discount (I am a University student pursuing graphic design as a major). Although graphic design is probably not as intense as video editing, I still purchased the Pro. What it came down to was the graphics card, screen size/resolution and subtle features such as the illuminated keyboard.</p><p></p><p>I also have a 20" LCD that I plan to hook my MBP to when I am working at home, but I still think the 15.4" is more space for me to work when I don't have an external monitor (I figured the reason for me buying a laptop was so I can work/study on the go). The 8600GT and size of the screen was enough to warrant the price difference, but having an extra 1GB as well as a more powerful CPU makes the $300 seem like not that much of a step for what you are getting.</p><p></p><p>Don't get me wrong, I think the "regular" Macbook is a great buy for those who won't be doing editing, but if you are going to do some graphics intense programs, the Pro is definitely the way to go IMO. You are already spending over a thousand $ on something that you plan to use for business, so you might a smaller fraction of that to get something that will last you longer and won't limit you to certain tasks. </p><p></p><p>O and I am already falling in love w/ Apple because I got the new nano for free (after Mail in Rebate of course), as well as an excellent deal on Adobe Creative Suite Design 3 Premium. Retail $1799..Academic price = $599.95..but w/ Mac purchase = $349.95! You can tell I'm excited to join the Mac family...unfortunately the Pros w/ my configuration are on backorder. <img src="/mac_images/images/smilies/Grimmace.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":Grimmace:" title="Grimmace :Grimmace:" data-shortname=":Grimmace:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Grap3s0da, post: 478184, member: 37578"] Hey all, new here. I just purchased a Macbook Pro (15.4" 2.2 GHz standard w/ matte screen) with the educational discount (I am a University student pursuing graphic design as a major). Although graphic design is probably not as intense as video editing, I still purchased the Pro. What it came down to was the graphics card, screen size/resolution and subtle features such as the illuminated keyboard. I also have a 20" LCD that I plan to hook my MBP to when I am working at home, but I still think the 15.4" is more space for me to work when I don't have an external monitor (I figured the reason for me buying a laptop was so I can work/study on the go). The 8600GT and size of the screen was enough to warrant the price difference, but having an extra 1GB as well as a more powerful CPU makes the $300 seem like not that much of a step for what you are getting. Don't get me wrong, I think the "regular" Macbook is a great buy for those who won't be doing editing, but if you are going to do some graphics intense programs, the Pro is definitely the way to go IMO. You are already spending over a thousand $ on something that you plan to use for business, so you might a smaller fraction of that to get something that will last you longer and won't limit you to certain tasks. O and I am already falling in love w/ Apple because I got the new nano for free (after Mail in Rebate of course), as well as an excellent deal on Adobe Creative Suite Design 3 Premium. Retail $1799..Academic price = $599.95..but w/ Mac purchase = $349.95! You can tell I'm excited to join the Mac family...unfortunately the Pros w/ my configuration are on backorder. :Grimmace: [/QUOTE]
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