should I get a macbook pro?

Question

Im really into videos and editing and stuff like that. I kind of want one but they are really expensive. Im getting some money to buy a new computer for college and was wondering if a mac would be good, or what you recommend.
Thanks for the advice

Answer 1

I got a macbook pro for my birthday a couple days ago (14 days) to be exact. I got the 15' intel i7 with 2.66 GHZ with a 3.33 GHZ overclock, 4GB RAM, a 500 GB hard drive @ 5400 RPM and the 1050p antiglare screen.



I do alot of video and photo editing:

Adobe Photoshop

Final Cut Pro



If you're going to run pro software, you're going to need a big hard drive as your scratch disk. if you're going to get a macbook pro, well here are the pro's and cons:



PROS:

Multi-touch trackpad

Built in wi-fi b/g/n and can run on 5/2.4 GHZ bands

Stereo speakers with subwoofers

Magsafe powercord (has a magnetic connection so it breaks away easily to prevent the laptop from dropping off a table

Sophisticated, elegant design.

Aluminum body

Built-in webcam and microphone

F-function keys are shortcuts to everyday functions

backlit keyboard with ambient light sensor

Battery gauge on side

long battery life 8-10 hours (mentioned on website)

Built in SD card slot

Ability to run windows OS via bootcamp



CONS

Trackpack is one giant button, and makes a loud CLUNK everytime you press it. Right click function is extremely awkward.

only 2 USB ports

Glossy screen is a fingerprint magnet

Price

Magsafe cables break off too easily

Aluminum body is prone to dents and melting at high temperatures

Average battery life is 3-4 hours (for me, anyway)

Awkward thumbscoop

Dissasembly is ridiculous

ambient light sensor is glitchy



My rating? 8.2 (if you get the same model I bought)



Read this and see for yourself wether you like it or not.

Answer 2

The Air uses Flash memory and not an SSD by the way. I went with the 15" Pro because I wanted an internal disk drive and a better CPU. I love it and I know I made the right choice. Also keep in mind the Intel graphics scales as you put more RAM in the system. At 4GB you have 384MB and at 8GB you have 512MB. Another point for the Pro is that you can install a SSD or Hybrid drive if you want to and install another HDD in place of the disk drive.

Answer 3

A mac sounds nice

Answer 4

For collage use

1)Dell Inspiron i1764-6075OBK 1764 17.3-Inch Laptop (Obsidian Black)

*2.26GHz Intel Core i5-430M Dual Core Processor (2.53GHz Turbo Mode, 3MB Cache)

*4GB System Memory; Media Card Reader; 10/100 Ethernet; Wireless-N Mini-Card

*500GB Hard Drive; 8X Dual Layer DVD+/-RW Optical Drive

*17.3" HD Display; Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD; 1.3MP Webcam

*Windows 7 Home Premium Operating System (64-bit); 6-cell Battery

http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i1764-6075OBK-17-3-Inch-Obsidian/dp/B0030T17GO/?tag=sdhrhiaiaa-20



2)Toshiba Satellite L675D-S7013 LED TruBrite 17.3-Inch Laptop (Black)

*Fusion Finish with Breeze Pattern in Helios Black. Its exclusive, sleek and stylish highgloss Fusion Finish.

*DVD SuperMulti Drive with Labelflash. Play your favorite music CDs. Watch the latest DVD movies. *Load programs and do back-ups in a flash.

*HD LED TruBrite Widescreen LCD Display. This high-definition screen delivers stunning visuals

*Hard Drive Impact Sensor Get 3D data protection.

*Because Wi-Fi can be your key to staying engaged and in touch, Toshiba has you covered.

http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-Satellite-L675D-S7013-TruBrite-17-3-Inch/dp/B003M5GVO4/?tag=sdhrhiaiaa-20



Also check out at ebay there are many good reatilers selling this product at good price

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574865779&toolid=10001&campid=5336440665&customid=sdhrhiaiaa&mpre=http%3a%2f%2fshop.ebay.com%2fi.html%3f_nkw%3dlaptop%26_sacat%3d0%26_odkw%3dlaptop%26_osacat%3d0%26_trksid%3dp3286.c0.m270.l1313

Answer 5

yep :)