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Downtofilm
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I need some opinions for people who might already have MacBooks.
I am going to be buying a MacBook today and I was wondering what the best option for me,
MacBook 999.99$
MacBook pro 13" 1299$
Macbook pro 15" refurbished 1499$

What do you think would be the best choice for me I already have a 19" flat screen for a second monitor, I will be running FCP 6 or 7, Photoshop and after effects. What would be the best choice.
Any help would be awesome.
Thanks
Jun 25 2010 4:07PM
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Jordan
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15 inch.

Get the most computer you can for the money - it's worth it in the long run.


Jun 25 2010 4:22PM
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eheath
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The new 13" macbook pros will run FCP and shit fine, but the more computer speed obviously the smoother it will run. Dont even consider the 999 dollar macbook, its the retard of the bunch.
Jun 25 2010 4:36PM
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eheath
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Also, if you dont need a laptop, the low end iMacs have some good stats for less money.
Jun 25 2010 4:37PM
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LC.
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13" Macbook Pro for sure, refurb if it's an option. You have a second screen so you'll benefit from the portability. Think of 5 years down the line - if you get a 15" then you've got a big outdated computer; if you get a 13" then you've got a nice small outdated computer that you'll still be happy to throw in your bag, use for other stuff and you'll have your new Mac Pro station at home that you'll buy eventually.
Jun 25 2010 4:45PM
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Downtofilm
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Wow as soon I saw in my threads last reply from eheath I was expecting a total asshole comment but thanks for your opinion eheath I will probley be getting a 13" MacBook pro
Jun 25 2010 6:29PM
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summersover
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refurbs are the tits
i dunno why anyone would bother paying full retail
Jun 25 2010 6:33PM
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Downtofilm
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I just found one for 1439 I think I am going to buy that
Jun 25 2010 7:28PM
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Dustin.
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Like Heath said, if you don't need portability then you get waaaaay more for the money with the iMac.
Jun 25 2010 9:07PM
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eheath
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A referb iMac just popped up for 850, 2.66ghz 4gb ram looks pretty good for the price
Jun 25 2010 9:48PM
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Gharf
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because they are older models.
they dont have the same gpu for instance.

but i agree refurb are nice.
Jun 26 2010 12:39AM
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Downtofilm
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http://store.apple.com/ca/product/FC118LL/A?mco=MTA4MzI1OTk
i will probley be ordering this one any last minute opinions?
Jun 26 2010 1:07AM
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eheath
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the nivida 9400M isn't the best graphics card, but that might not be a problem for you. You could get similar stats in a brand new 13 inch and a better graphics card.
Jun 26 2010 1:12AM
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Downtofilm
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yea but im kinda wanting the 15 inch the 13 is a little small
Jun 26 2010 1:32AM
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Downtofilm
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how much do you think it is to get a better graphics card
Jun 26 2010 1:34AM
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eheath
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You cant just buy a macbook and replace the graphics card.
Jun 26 2010 2:02AM
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Downtofilm
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What about this
http://store.apple.com/ca/product/FB952LL/A?mco=MTU2MzE1ODII
I need to know by tonight wouuld be awsome
Jun 29 2010 1:42AM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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looks awesome
Jun 29 2010 2:13AM
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eheath
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great deal, pretty much the same as my imac, it works great
Jun 29 2010 2:23AM
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Downtofilm
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yea thanks guys haha I will probably be ordering this now
its just the portability that im concerned of
Jun 29 2010 2:29AM
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