Hi grant I've just been through the same question on purchasing a desktop system and I went with something future proof the macbook series is generally fairly well built from a mechanicly perspective. I used to use one as a main computer for years. I'd go with the middle speed processors and get more ram. my tower has the i5 and I it runs video games just fine so I'd imagine it'd run office stuff well. As for something windows based the loveno is solidly built and has good support. the extra two inches is negligable on a laptop because consider that one of the fun things about a 13 inch is you'll get something a little easier to cary.
On Tue, Jan 11, 2011 at 11:36 AM, Grant Holland <[email protected]> wrote: > I'm considering a Macbook Pro. Any advice from the Mac folks...? > > My usage: Software and app dev., general office stuff. I do very little > high-end graphics. > > Specific questions: > -Is the Mac Pro the clear choice for a laptop? > -Is the 15" the clear choice over the 13"? - for the $600 difference? > -If I go 15", which processor: > - i5 2.4 GH - (base $1799)? > - i5 2.53 GH - (base $1999)? > - i7 2.66 GH - (base $2199)? > -Is 4GB enough mem for most folks? > -Is the MacPro "the one to get" - or is there something else I should know? > -Any other advice? > > Thanks for the benefits of your collective wisdom! > > Grant > > -- > Grant Holland > VP, Product Development and Software Engineering > NuTech Solutions > 404.427.4759 > > > ============================================================ > FRIAM Applied Complexity Group listserv > Meets Fridays 9a-11:30 at cafe at St. John's College > lectures, archives, unsubscribe, maps at http://www.friam.org > ============================================================ FRIAM Applied Complexity Group listserv Meets Fridays 9a-11:30 at cafe at St. John's College lectures, archives, unsubscribe, maps at http://www.friam.org
