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Not a hipster... MBP worth the money? =)
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<blockquote data-quote="plasticspaceman" data-source="post: 1373086" data-attributes="member: 239250"><p>Hi there! I have been laboring over the decision to buy a new laptop for my freelance graphic/web business. I have a circa-2006 VAIO that has been a good one, but it maxes out at 2GB RAM and pre-dates my need for PhotoShop, and so, just can't keep up anymore.</p><p></p><p>I am either going to buy a new VAIO (W7, i5, 8GB, 500GB, Radeon 1GB GPU, 15.5" 1920x1080 LED) for $600, and step up to the MacBook Pro. </p><p></p><p>I have been to the Apple store twice, and asked everyone I know who owns a MBP... and though everyone says "Oh, Macs are better for PhotoShop and graphics," no one can actually tell me WHY they are better.</p><p></p><p>Just wondering, if I genuinely don't care about having a Mac because it's a Mac... <strong>WHY is it worth the extra $1,300?</strong> I honestly just want the best and most practical solution for my work, and I am willing to pay the price if it's really better.</p><p></p><p>Main apps used:</p><p>PhotoShop CS5</p><p>Dreamweaver CS5</p><p>Acrobat</p><p>PowerPoint (advanced user... exporting to flash for web)</p><p></p><p>Thanks or any advice/help.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="plasticspaceman, post: 1373086, member: 239250"] Hi there! I have been laboring over the decision to buy a new laptop for my freelance graphic/web business. I have a circa-2006 VAIO that has been a good one, but it maxes out at 2GB RAM and pre-dates my need for PhotoShop, and so, just can't keep up anymore. I am either going to buy a new VAIO (W7, i5, 8GB, 500GB, Radeon 1GB GPU, 15.5" 1920x1080 LED) for $600, and step up to the MacBook Pro. I have been to the Apple store twice, and asked everyone I know who owns a MBP... and though everyone says "Oh, Macs are better for PhotoShop and graphics," no one can actually tell me WHY they are better. Just wondering, if I genuinely don't care about having a Mac because it's a Mac... [B]WHY is it worth the extra $1,300?[/B] I honestly just want the best and most practical solution for my work, and I am willing to pay the price if it's really better. Main apps used: PhotoShop CS5 Dreamweaver CS5 Acrobat PowerPoint (advanced user... exporting to flash for web) Thanks or any advice/help. [/QUOTE]
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