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99.9% going to switch but i have questions
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<blockquote data-quote="Michael415" data-source="post: 640732" data-attributes="member: 22754"><p>I would say go pro as well, but to be honest for slightly different reasons. The MBP looks professional. Sounds a bit superficial sure, but ppl do notice and judge you by what you wear and carry and I am sorry to say the MB in white does not look very professional. Yes I realize you will still be a student but might as well start getting used to it and if you need the computer to last a few years longer while getting established it could be handy.</p><p>Also the 15 inch screen is a good compromise. Small enough to be portable, but still big enough to be usable. I have tried the 17 and 15 and the 15 is my preference, especially if your traveling on trains and planes. You mentioned you will be plugging it into an external monitor and if its decent sized (I use the 23 ACD) the 15 even feels a bit cramped. I can't imagine going from 23 to 13.</p><p>As far as buy now or later I say wait till you need it. Especially if your somewhat familiar to macs. While its true nobody knows exactly when an update will come its fairly predictable when intel is driving it and since your a speed freak they are only going to get faster/better the longer you wait. </p><p>One thing to check if possible is make sure you won't need to run some specialized software that only works on PC with your school. You probably will be able to run it via fusion or BC but don't forget to budget a few extra $$ if thats needed. </p><p>Good Luck with your studies!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Michael415, post: 640732, member: 22754"] I would say go pro as well, but to be honest for slightly different reasons. The MBP looks professional. Sounds a bit superficial sure, but ppl do notice and judge you by what you wear and carry and I am sorry to say the MB in white does not look very professional. Yes I realize you will still be a student but might as well start getting used to it and if you need the computer to last a few years longer while getting established it could be handy. Also the 15 inch screen is a good compromise. Small enough to be portable, but still big enough to be usable. I have tried the 17 and 15 and the 15 is my preference, especially if your traveling on trains and planes. You mentioned you will be plugging it into an external monitor and if its decent sized (I use the 23 ACD) the 15 even feels a bit cramped. I can't imagine going from 23 to 13. As far as buy now or later I say wait till you need it. Especially if your somewhat familiar to macs. While its true nobody knows exactly when an update will come its fairly predictable when intel is driving it and since your a speed freak they are only going to get faster/better the longer you wait. One thing to check if possible is make sure you won't need to run some specialized software that only works on PC with your school. You probably will be able to run it via fusion or BC but don't forget to budget a few extra $$ if thats needed. Good Luck with your studies! [/QUOTE]
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