MacBook vs. MacBook Pro
12-07-2008, 08:48 PM
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hello. i might be in the market for a new laptop and highly considering jumping ship and doing to a Mac!
other than the faster processor speed and larger monitor, can you Mac heads chime in on your thoughts? is it really worth getting the Pro for an additional $200-$500? i actually perfer the 13.1" monitor, which only comes in the MacBook.
give me your thoughts.
other than the faster processor speed and larger monitor, can you Mac heads chime in on your thoughts? is it really worth getting the Pro for an additional $200-$500? i actually perfer the 13.1" monitor, which only comes in the MacBook.
give me your thoughts.
12-07-2008, 08:56 PM
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i say get the MBP 15", the bigger the better 
and whats good about Mac is that you don't worry about virus, you can browse porn sites anytime!! 
and whats good about Mac is that you don't worry about virus, you can browse porn sites anytime!!
12-07-2008, 08:57 PM
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12-07-2008, 09:08 PM
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I like the 13.1 as well. I have a powerbook about 2 years old and Im going to try and sell that on L and ebay then get a macbook. If its only 200 more why not go for it. I kinda like the thin one too.
12-07-2008, 09:31 PM
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Macbook Pro. As we discussed earlier, you can get VMware or Parallels to run all Windows applications you can't do without. 
12-07-2008, 09:37 PM
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I'd highly recommend getting a previous gen macbook pro refurbished. I have one and love it, you can save almost $700, and use that money for mods.
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12-07-2008, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by alpinewhite' post='740353' date='Dec 7 2008, 10:40 PM
John's a balla ... he always has $$ for mods/wheels
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I'd say if money is not an issue getvthe pro. It also depends on what you expectfrom your MacBook. If you want to play games or play movies at full hd on a larger screen you might want to go pro. If you do more iWork stuff you might aswell settle for MacBook. I would go pro
I also want to get a new macbook but I'm considering waiting till summer or so when the new snow leopard will come out. I"m so into Apple...posting this from my iPhone
I also want to get a new macbook but I'm considering waiting till summer or so when the new snow leopard will come out. I"m so into Apple...posting this from my iPhone