I think I set my mind on a MacBook Pro, does my logic make sense?

[M. Malone]

so I have always planned on getting a MacBook to replace my 12" PowerBook, I need a portable machine, with the configurations that I want, 2 gigs ram, max hard drive, the price difference between the MacBook and the MacBook Pro 2.13 is still well within my budget for a laptop, I really do not need the better video card on the MBP cause I have an iMac with the 256 card, the advantage the MacBook has over the MBP to me is the size, but everyone here says the MBP is way way better in terms of quality, and is more solid:

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I have had my PowerBook for quite sometime with no problems what so ever, and I take it with me everywhere I go, everyday. I feel like the MacBook doesn't have that kind of build quality. Some help from the knowledgeable people here would be great.

thanks

 

[amiga]

I always think it makes sence to get the best computer you can afford, Desktop or laptop so if you can go with the MBP with out leaving a hole in your pocket I'd go for it... IT ought to have a longer life... Higher spec woun't be out dated as quickly

 

[pianoman]

you should get what you want, not what other people say is good. if you have tried both of them (which you should, if possible) and you like the macbook more, get it.

that said, it is important to reiterate (because it's not said enough here ) that you should wait until next week after the WWDC to see what new products and upgrades will be released (if any).

 

[rye9]

As for build quality... a company, especially Apple wouldn't sell products with poor build quality... I mean sure the MBP probably is a bit better but the MacBook's build quality I believe shouldn't be a turn off.

 

[amac4me]

wait till after wwdc to see if apple releases a macbook pro update ... chances are good that they will.

 

[ChickenSwartz]

... a company, especially Apple wouldn't sell products with poor build quality...

I know, they would never sell computers that whine, get really hot, or discolor.

OK just joking, and they are being fixed.

My $0.02:

I am in a similar situation, I want a new laptop to replace my failing laptop. And I have decided to get a MBP (as soon as Merom makes her appearance).

I want to get the most abng possible as I hope this will last me through grad school (4, 5, or [god help me] 6 years). In addition to the higher hardware offerings (which aren't really that much better)on the MBP I really don't like the way the MB looks. To me, it looks cheap and I can't handle the glossy screen.