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w_parietti22

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Apr 16, 2005
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Seattle, WA
Ahhhh!!! I can't decide!!!!

Should I get:

Black MacBook:
Subtotal $1,489.00

Specifications

2.0GHz Intel Core Duo
1GB 667 DDR2 SDRAM - 2x512
80GB Serial ATA drive @5400rpm
MacBook 13.3-inch Glossy Widescreen Display
SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
Keyboard/Mac OS - U.S. English
AirPort Extreme Card & Bluetooth
Integrated Graphics

or:

15.4" MacBook Pro
$1,799

2.0GHz Intel Core Duo
512MB 667 DDR2 - 1 SO-DIMM
80GB Serial ATA drive @ 5400 rpm
MacBook Pro 15-inch Widescreen Display/Glossy Widescreen Display
SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
AirPort Extreme Card & Bluetooth
Backlit Keyboard/Mac OS - U.S. English
15.4-inch TFT Display
Graphics: X1600 128mbs
 

w_parietti22

macrumors 68020
Original poster
Apr 16, 2005
2,497
4
Seattle, WA
hmmm... I was just looking over this and its pretty obvious to me now. The MacBook has basically the same specs (+more ram, - graphics and 2" on the screen) and that I can buy an new external display if I need the extra space. for the money that I'm saving.
 

Peyton

macrumors 68000
Feb 2, 2006
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Get what you are happy with, but I think MBPs are so much better looking!

I can't wait to see the gloss/matte screens side by side so I can decide on what I want.

(this coming from a future 17incher...) but anyway, if you don't like the gloss, the choice is clear. good luck and enjoy :)
 

sk1985

macrumors 6502
Jan 13, 2006
311
90
If you really need the extra screen real-estate and the added GPU power. Then get the MBP. Don't expect to do much intense video or photo editing with the MB. I'd personally get the MBP (thats from the fact I've been starting to play more games on my laptop and the 15 inch screen is nice).
 

xPismo

macrumors 6502a
Nov 21, 2005
675
0
California.
sk1985 said:
If you really need the extra screen real-estate and the added GPU power. Then get the MBP. Don't expect to do much intense video or photo editing with the MB. I'd personally get the MBP (thats from the fact I've been starting to play more games on my laptop and the 15 inch screen is nice).

Pro. All the way.

GPU, larger, metal case (for cooling)... and with Bootcamp: welcome to the world of games games games! Is the worth the $300 difference? I sure think so, at least for me.
 

devilot

Moderator emeritus
May 1, 2005
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w_parietti22, have you seen both in person?

I think everyone who can, should do so before deciding on how to spend $1-2K. :shrug: It might make your decision easier, too. :p
 

w_parietti22

macrumors 68020
Original poster
Apr 16, 2005
2,497
4
Seattle, WA
devilot said:
w_parietti22, have you seen both in person?

I think everyone who can, should do so before deciding on how to spend $1-2K. :shrug: It might make your decision easier, too. :p

I have seen the MBP in person but not the MB yet. I probably wont be able to until this weekend. :(
 
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