getting a macbook pro soon...

sphere9 · Nov 15, 2008

i'm choosing from one of these;

http://store.apple.com/au_edu_94145/browse...pro?mco=MTE4NDY

it's for when i go to uni next year to study multimedia.

which one should i get?

rhyguy · Nov 15, 2008

Get a Normal (new) macbook

theyve increased in awesomeness, and are cheaper

Banger · Nov 15, 2008

The 17-inch MacBook Pro.
With the following:

2.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

4GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM - 2x2GB

128GB Solid State Drive

SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

MacBook Pro 17-inch Hi-Resolution, LED backlit Anti-Glare Display

Apple Cinema HD Display (30" flat panel)

Keyboard & User's Guide

Apple USB Modem

Apple MagSafe Airline Power Adapter

Apple Remote

AppleCare Protection Plan for MacBook Pro (w/or w/o Display) - Auto-enroll

1-year Family Pack subscription

HP Photosmart C7280 All-in-One Printer, Scanner, Copier

Renegade_R · Nov 15, 2008

Do not get the 17" Macbook Pro if you don't need it very soon as it would receive an update probably at Macworld 2009 in January.

If you need it now, get the high end 2.53GHz 15" Macbook Pro. Something you won't regret.

sphere9 · Nov 15, 2008

i'm not too keen on that 17", i can wait until January as i start my course next year.

Javacat · Nov 16, 2008

I'd hold off getting one for as long as you can. Apple seem to keep updating the spec of the macbooks every month or so, which is good for buyers as they always get the latest hardware, but slightly annoying for people that already have one as they have just missed out on the latest hardware

If you've got the money I'd say go with the higher spec 15", but if money's a bit tight then the standard Macbook might be worth considering. Since I got my Pro a couple of years ago they seem to have really improved the standard Macbooks, so they look just look a baby Pro and have decent spec

Salamantis · Nov 16, 2008

Yeah always buy it when you need it to ensure you get the best ever-changing-specs you can.
Or wait for Macworld 2009 as someone mentionned. Apple always does something there.