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Apple Computing Products:
macOS - Notebook Hardware
15" or 17"
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<blockquote data-quote="Michael415" data-source="post: 511331" data-attributes="member: 22754"><p>I can also echo what fleurya said traveling with a 17. Besides the previous reasons I mentioned its heavier and it gets old toting the 17 inches around with your other stuff and fits poorly on ur lap on planes icluding business class, coach I couldn't even imagine. </p><p>No offense to other posters but there is absolutely nothing wrong with a 15 inch screen unless your doing critical work (and if your doing critical work why would you be using a laptop screen?). IMHO the difference is noticeable in screen area, from a 15 to a 17, but put that 17 next to one of the cinema displays and you will see the light.</p><p>As someone else suggested go down and mess around with the various configurations, other than what has already been said little more can be added and ultimately its something you need to live with and if your already feeling like you 'settled' your never going to be content.</p><p>I also have a slightly different philosophy about maxing out a computer when you buy it, I never understood that. I understand upgrading the display and processor but not the HD or the ram especially. These things can easily be added in the future and as the technology becomes more mainstream the prices drop making it more affordable when you may need it to keep your computer competitive. Good luck with your decision.</p><p></p><p>Last suggestion, check out mom and dad's homeowners insurance and make sure your covered by it. If not get renters insurance so in case someone walks off with your shiny new laptop or accidentally spills soda on it your not screwed.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Michael415, post: 511331, member: 22754"] I can also echo what fleurya said traveling with a 17. Besides the previous reasons I mentioned its heavier and it gets old toting the 17 inches around with your other stuff and fits poorly on ur lap on planes icluding business class, coach I couldn't even imagine. No offense to other posters but there is absolutely nothing wrong with a 15 inch screen unless your doing critical work (and if your doing critical work why would you be using a laptop screen?). IMHO the difference is noticeable in screen area, from a 15 to a 17, but put that 17 next to one of the cinema displays and you will see the light. As someone else suggested go down and mess around with the various configurations, other than what has already been said little more can be added and ultimately its something you need to live with and if your already feeling like you 'settled' your never going to be content. I also have a slightly different philosophy about maxing out a computer when you buy it, I never understood that. I understand upgrading the display and processor but not the HD or the ram especially. These things can easily be added in the future and as the technology becomes more mainstream the prices drop making it more affordable when you may need it to keep your computer competitive. Good luck with your decision. Last suggestion, check out mom and dad's homeowners insurance and make sure your covered by it. If not get renters insurance so in case someone walks off with your shiny new laptop or accidentally spills soda on it your not screwed. [/QUOTE]
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