if you have one of the new 2.2/2.4 mbp,
*Tell us what and why you chose the lower end/or the higher end.
*Tell us what and why you chose the lower end/or the higher end.
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Do you have a new santa rosa mbp??
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Well, technically I don't have one, but I did order one. I ordered the 2.2 GHz one (the lower end) mainly because I didn't need a 17 inch screen because I'd be getting an external monitor, and I couldn't justify paying an extra 500$ (middle choice) for .2 GHz and a slightly bigger HD capacity. What I was thinking of doing anyway was upgrade the laptop as it becomes necessary (order an external hard drive, etc. )
I considered 200Mhz CPU increase to be insignificant, I'll barely use the 128MB of video RAM as it is, and I can always upgrade the hard drive some day or get a FW/eSata external if I really lack the space. Oh yeah, and the higher model was a ******** more money!
I went for the 2.4GHz 15.4" version. No regrets. I love it to death!
thats cool but didnt answer the why question...
why didnt you get the 2.2 GHZ and save the money?
i got the 2.4 mainly cause it had a bigger HD and i figure the better graphics card would mean i could use the laptop for a longer period of time before performance becomes an issue and i have to get a new macbook pro. the 200mhz was a non issue, nobody is going to able to tell a 200mhz difference performance wise unless they hold their milliseconds in high regard.
I got the 2.2 because i wanted the bigger screen and illuminated key board, plus I would like to play starcraft 2 when it comes out hopefully.
umm thats smart to keep your laptop powerful for long....but hey paid all the money just for the extra 40gig in HDD?!
and heared that the 256 is just less than 10% better in graphics,true?
I got the 2.2 because I thought the 2.4 was too much for almost no difference in speed. Got 4Gb of RAM for it, this thing is a beast. Using mostly for photography and WOW when I'm not at home (when I'm at home, I play on a PC with better video card).
Besides, I bought it in Chicago and there was no matte screen left for like over a week. I had to travel 100km to get this one, in a small city lost from the world. And it was the last matte screen too. It was hard to get one, but totally worth it.
Besides, I bought it in Chicago and there was no matte screen left for like over a week. I had to travel 100km to get this one, in a small city lost from the world. And it was the last matte screen too. It was hard to get one, but totally worth it.
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Photographer, Graphic Designer and casual gamer on Windows.
Games include Counter-Strike Source, Counter-Strike 1.6, Counter-Strike Condition Zero, Day of Defeat Source, Half-Life 2 Deathmatch, Battlefield 2, Call of Duty 2.
Photographer, Graphic Designer and casual gamer on Windows.
Games include Counter-Strike Source, Counter-Strike 1.6, Counter-Strike Condition Zero, Day of Defeat Source, Half-Life 2 Deathmatch, Battlefield 2, Call of Duty 2.
so is the 128 vcard enough? is it working just fine for the graphic desiging and the 3D games??
well so isnt the 128vcard good enough for games??
and why did you so much want the matte screen?
umm thats smart to keep your laptop powerful for long....but hey paid all the money just for the extra 40gig in HDD?!
The VRAM is a highly debated issue, search the board. It's 10% on current games. It's more with motion, it may be a more substantial difference in the future with games, though I doubt it, vram does not make that big of a diff, just lower the screen resolution and it'll play fine, the GPU is important and they have the same one and hence they will become obsolete on most games at the same time.
Now, you want to buy a MBP and can't decide? If you game or do video editing or have a decent cash flow, go for the 2.4.
Im in the "buy what you can afford" camp.
This thing has to last me a good few years so I choose the 2.4ghz model and had the BTO of the 7200rpm Hard Drive
Its beautiful and I have no regrets
This thing has to last me a good few years so I choose the 2.4ghz model and had the BTO of the 7200rpm Hard Drive
Its beautiful and I have no regrets
The card is great for games. Installed WoW on OSX, runs fine on all settings on high with no antialiasing, but will probably delete it and install it on a Windows partition as soon as Leopard gets out (I don't like using beta software, Im going to wait for bootcamp to be ready).well so isnt the 128vcard good enough for games??
and why did you so much want the matte screen?
As for the screen:
Because I can't stand the glare. Specially if there's a lamp behind you. I went to the Apple Store several times to convince myself to get a Glossy, but once I got there, I clearly saw the matte screen was perfect. I use matte screen for my LCD monitor, I love it, and had no reason to get a glossy. I watch my DVDs on my TV, also divx movies, so movies are a rare thing on my computer. I use it mostly for photography so colors are less saturated and brilliant. Whenever I print my photos I also choose the matte paper, it's a preference... hehe.
I bought the 2.4 17" hi-res. Mainly doing the basics, internet, email, etc... then also doing photography and video. Was hesitant at first about the 17" coming from the 15", but its grown on me and man am I glad I bought it
I bought the 2.4 17" hi-res. Mainly doing the basics, internet, email, etc... then also doing photography and video. Was hesitant at first about the 17" coming from the 15", but its grown on me and man am I glad I bought it
awesome the 17'' is great -but too big IMO- anyway glade your happy with it =D
I just bought the 2.4 GHz 15" with a glossy screen yesterday. I don't really need the 256mb video card, but it's nice to know that my machine is more future-proof. Also, I will definitely make use of the 160GB HD and I didn't want to custom order one from apple with a bigger HD. I prefer going to the store and buying one in stock. The two stores I went to didn't have the 2.2 GHz model in stock anyway.
Why?
- 400MHz Faster CPU (200MHz per Core)
- 40GB Larger Hard Drive
- 128MB More VRAM
2.2...I just couldnt justify the extra 500 bucks for some extra vram....especially since the framerates arent that much different for any sort of games that i would play. Wish I had sprung for the bigger hard drive upgrade though...but i can do that later...or just get an external.
is the glossy screen annoying to work with in a sunny day? -too much light-
Why?
I always buy the most I can afford. It encourages me to keep the computer longer. Plus the higher specs often help at resale time.
- 400MHz Faster CPU (200MHz per Core)
- 40GB Larger Hard Drive
- 128MB More VRAM
yup right,it will let you use it for longer time..it's spec will always be high in future.
I pruchased the 15" 2.4 glossy, 7200 rpm - IOW - topline 15" model. I keep my computers for 5 years or longer - so I buy the best out there. After ADC discount, I paid the equivalent of the 2.2 retail price
I still have a Thinkpad T20 I purchased in Fall 2000 and it is still working. I take care of my toys and make 'em last.
I still have a Thinkpad T20 I purchased in Fall 2000 and it is still working. I take care of my toys and make 'em last.