Macbook pro dilemma

[Cem]

Hello I'm planning to switch to macbook from long time windows usage.

I have two options:

First is: Used (A friend of mine's, it's very clean) mid-2010 15", 2.66 ghz i7 (dual core), 8 gb 1067 mhz DDR3 ram, 500 gb HDD + 128 gb SSD.

Second is: Entrance level Macbook pro 13" : MacBook Pro - Buy MacBook Pro with Retina display - Apple Store (U.S.)

2.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, 8GB 1866MHz LPDDR3 memory, 128GB PCIe-based flash storage1

Second options doubles the price of the first one.

Does it worth to pay twice for the 2015 model 13" over 2010 15" in perfect shape?

I'm a musician, will use it everyday with programs like Logic, Protools, Sibelius.

 

[chas_m]

Without relative pricing, it's hard to say. That model is a pretty nice one, but it is hobbled by a very weak video chipset (since you are running pro-level apps, this could be a factor). A good machine (you can upgrade the RAM to 16GB), but it is already five years old, so I wouldn't expect to hold on to it for very long.

The brand-new MacBook Pro 13-inch will obviously run rings around it in every conceivable way except storage -- it has the new Force Touch trackpad (which may become very important going forward in your work), that incredible Retina display, and most importantly a future (and a warranty).

If budget is your primary concern, then the 2010 will serve for a while. If not, then the warranty, much-improved display, greater battery life and Force Touch trackpad are probably worth the extra money.

 

[Cem]

If budget is your primary concern, then the 2010 will serve for a while. I

Can you somehow specify that "while"?

How much do you think it could go for? Can it hold on for 2 years with that specs?

And how much can a i5 DUAL CORE hold on in the 13" pro 2015? (I'm always thinking like "What is dual core in 2015")

 

[bobtomay]

No one can "specify" that while. You're talking about a computer that is already 5 years old.

Benchmark for the 2010 CPU is 2775, the current lowest end MBP 13" CPU benchmarks at 4308 - so, about 60% faster than the 2010 chip.

The video card in the 2010 benchmarks at 371 while even the integrated video in the current low end MBP benchmarks at 739, about twice as fast.

Wanting to use the apps you're talking about, you will have an issue with 128 GB drive - that quite simply is not enough.

And, you need to include in your budget enough money for an external drive and keep your data backed up from the start - not an after thought.

 

[harryb2448]

Would not even consider the 2010 model no matter how good the friend says it is. Most power users consider at five years time to update which may well be what your friend is doing. The 2015 will last you for thenenxt five years, particualrly if you order with at least 256GB flash storage, or 512GB if the readies run to it.