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Need advice on which Mac to get?
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<blockquote data-quote="Gigashadow" data-source="post: 1269436" data-attributes="member: 208622"><p>Hello I'm new to the forum.</p><p></p><p>I need a PC for my university work which requires me to use some graphics-intensive software (both Mac and Windows), It would also need to be good enough to play modern PC games. I've been considering getting a 17 inch Macbook Pro (with a couple of upgrades) for a few months now however the recent updates to the Mac Mini and Macbook Air line have given me an alternative. I'll outline the considerations:</p><p></p><p><u>Macbook Pro 17 inch</u></p><p></p><p>Macbook Pro - £2099</p><p>+ RAM Upgrade - £160</p><p>Total: £2259</p><p></p><p>Pros:</p><p></p><p>-One system that I can take with me to other locations easily so I can access all my programs whenever without compromise.</p><p>-The Quad-core CPU and GPU mean its more future proof than the alternatives.</p><p></p><p>Cons:</p><p>-One system means if something goes wrong, I'm left without a computer.</p><p>-A 17 inch Macbook Pro isn't something I would take with me for general use, only when I needed access to specific programs would I take it with me.</p><p>-Slower hard drive.</p><p></p><p><u>Macbook Air</u></p><p></p><p>Mac Mini (high-end model) - £699</p><p>+ CPU upgrade to dual core i7 - £80</p><p>+ RAM upgrade - £160</p><p>+ 750GB Hard Drive - £120</p><p>Macbook Air (high-end 11 inch) - £999</p><p>External Superdrive - £66</p><p>Total: £2124</p><p></p><p>Pros:</p><p>-Two separate systems meaning if one needs repairs I still have another.</p><p>-The Macbook Air is a far more portable system for general use, I would take it with me far more often than I would the Macbook Pro.</p><p>- The Mac Mini has a faster hard drive.</p><p></p><p>Cons:</p><p></p><p>- The Mac Mini's CPU and GPU is not as good as the Macbook Pro's, it should be enough for what I need right now but what if future programs and PC games start using Quad-core processors more than they currently do?</p><p>- The Macbook Air is only good for general use, I couldn't take any of my university specific programs with me on campus, I could only use them when at home (though I still live at home I don't like having to travel there from campus more than once a day). Bringing the Mac Mini isn't out of the question but I would need access to a screen. (not sure if I could use the Macbook Air for that purpose).</p><p>- Both require the SuperDrive.</p><p></p><p>Note: To give context, I already own a high-res monitor, mouse and keyboard.</p><p></p><p>You see I've thought about this thoroughly but its still a tough one.</p><p></p><p>Any help will be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Gigashadow, post: 1269436, member: 208622"] Hello I'm new to the forum. I need a PC for my university work which requires me to use some graphics-intensive software (both Mac and Windows), It would also need to be good enough to play modern PC games. I've been considering getting a 17 inch Macbook Pro (with a couple of upgrades) for a few months now however the recent updates to the Mac Mini and Macbook Air line have given me an alternative. I'll outline the considerations: [U]Macbook Pro 17 inch[/U] Macbook Pro - £2099 + RAM Upgrade - £160 Total: £2259 Pros: -One system that I can take with me to other locations easily so I can access all my programs whenever without compromise. -The Quad-core CPU and GPU mean its more future proof than the alternatives. Cons: -One system means if something goes wrong, I'm left without a computer. -A 17 inch Macbook Pro isn't something I would take with me for general use, only when I needed access to specific programs would I take it with me. -Slower hard drive. [U]Macbook Air[/U] Mac Mini (high-end model) - £699 + CPU upgrade to dual core i7 - £80 + RAM upgrade - £160 + 750GB Hard Drive - £120 Macbook Air (high-end 11 inch) - £999 External Superdrive - £66 Total: £2124 Pros: -Two separate systems meaning if one needs repairs I still have another. -The Macbook Air is a far more portable system for general use, I would take it with me far more often than I would the Macbook Pro. - The Mac Mini has a faster hard drive. Cons: - The Mac Mini's CPU and GPU is not as good as the Macbook Pro's, it should be enough for what I need right now but what if future programs and PC games start using Quad-core processors more than they currently do? - The Macbook Air is only good for general use, I couldn't take any of my university specific programs with me on campus, I could only use them when at home (though I still live at home I don't like having to travel there from campus more than once a day). Bringing the Mac Mini isn't out of the question but I would need access to a screen. (not sure if I could use the Macbook Air for that purpose). - Both require the SuperDrive. Note: To give context, I already own a high-res monitor, mouse and keyboard. You see I've thought about this thoroughly but its still a tough one. Any help will be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance. [/QUOTE]
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