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I'm shopping for an MBP and I'm looking for some advice. I'm toying between the 13" and 15". My concern is that if I buy the 13" I'll have wished I bought the 15". Or, if I buy the 15" I'll realize too late that the 13" would have been just fine for my needs.
Unfortunately, my purchase will have to be from Best Buy, as that is where my $1000 gift card is from. Cost is a huge factor as I'm an unemployed student and I'll have to buy either iWork or MSOffice and a few other programs I use regularly. But at the same time, I don't want something I'll have to replace in 2 years (like I've grown accustomed to with Windows laptops).
A little about me, which may influence your reply:
My Apple experience thus far has been limited to iPods and iPads. I'm not a programmer or a techie, but I know my way around a PC and Windows-based stuff. Less than 6 months ago I built a new gaming system, so an MBP will not be my sole computer. I bought my iPad as both a toy and for school. But, I've found that I really need more than just an iPad sometimes at school.
My intended use is mostly for school work, internet surfing, Skype, etc.
Thanks for any replies!
Unfortunately, my purchase will have to be from Best Buy, as that is where my $1000 gift card is from. Cost is a huge factor as I'm an unemployed student and I'll have to buy either iWork or MSOffice and a few other programs I use regularly. But at the same time, I don't want something I'll have to replace in 2 years (like I've grown accustomed to with Windows laptops).
A little about me, which may influence your reply:
My Apple experience thus far has been limited to iPods and iPads. I'm not a programmer or a techie, but I know my way around a PC and Windows-based stuff. Less than 6 months ago I built a new gaming system, so an MBP will not be my sole computer. I bought my iPad as both a toy and for school. But, I've found that I really need more than just an iPad sometimes at school.
My intended use is mostly for school work, internet surfing, Skype, etc.
Thanks for any replies!