So I am upgrading from a 13" 2011 MBP that gave out on me about two months ago. I am graduating college this year, and plan on taking advantage of the student pricing. I am a video editor and designer, and often utilize the entire Adobe creative suite (Pr, Ae, Ps, Ai, etc.). I anticipate that my job will provide me with a computer that can handle whatever work stuff I will need to do (working in advertising), however, I want this laptop to last me 5-6 years. That means that it should handle personal projects, in between jobs/potential freelance stuff, and whatever else. Anyway, I have been looking at all the models endlessly, and have even considered the 2015 stuff, but feel like the lack of USB-c ports are a deal breaker. So my options are really this:
- Spec'd out 13" base model for $1900
- Spec'd out 13" TB for $2150
- Kind of out of my price range, but entry level 15" TB for $2250. (Although I do prefer 13" in terms of portability)
Obviously I have spent hours reading benchmarks, watching reviews etc., but I would love some real life ideas of what I should do based on my options. Hopefully this post can help other people with similar dilemmas decide!
Thanks in advance!!
- Spec'd out 13" base model for $1900
- Spec'd out 13" TB for $2150
- Kind of out of my price range, but entry level 15" TB for $2250. (Although I do prefer 13" in terms of portability)
Obviously I have spent hours reading benchmarks, watching reviews etc., but I would love some real life ideas of what I should do based on my options. Hopefully this post can help other people with similar dilemmas decide!
Thanks in advance!!