The right fit for me ?? This is my dilemma- I want to buy this MacBookPro-I know that it is last years model. I prefer the matte screen. I really will be using this for myself, at home, and do not plan on travelling with it.I am not a gamer, and I am not a Graphic Artist, I just want a dependable beauty , with a good battery life. I DID own an iMac several years back, and it was perfect for me, I never needed to upgrade. My question is this- is there a better fit for me at Apple- I definately want a laptop, not a regular set-up. I basically will be using it for email, watching an occaisional movie, and research on the web. All replies are greatly appreciated !! The right fit for me ?? This is my dilemma- I want to buy this MacBookPro-I know that it is last years model. I prefer the matte screen. I really will be using this for myself, at home, and do not... » Read More The right fit for me ?? This is my dilemma- I want to buy this MacBookPro-I know that it is last years model. I prefer the matte screen. I really will be using this for myself, at home, and do not plan on travelling with it.I am not a gamer, and I am not a Graphic Artist, I just want a dependable beauty , with a good battery life. I DID own an iMac several years back, and it was perfect for me, I never needed to upgrade. My question is this- is there a better fit for me at Apple- I definately want a laptop, not a regular set-up. I basically will be using it for email, watching an occaisional movie, and research on the web. All replies are greatly appreciated !! « Show Less
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Thanks so much for taking the time to reply-I will be deciding in the next few weeks...
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Now that the price was jacked up $200 you might want to look into getting the newer model on Apple's website (especially if you can get a student or corporate discount). If price is not as much of an issue for you, then you might want to look into the new 17-inch model because it has much better battery life and the larger screen will be better for watching movies.
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This item is for MacBook Pro. I just bought my Pro today and my son has one also. There is no way i will I buy anything that has the potential to scuff or scratch my Pro. I enjoy keeping electronics clean so i don't have a problem with cleaning my little friend everyday. Some of us are quite rough with our electronics and may feel they need such a thing. However, please be careful with what you put on your portable Mac that is not made or endorsed for your Mac by Apple. That's my two cents.
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I would highly recommend the MacBook Pro. As opposed to the newer version. in the event you have problems with this unit. you can, always reachout to Apple for replacement parts, and so forth. However the new the MacBook Pro with, retina display does not offer you that option. Instead you have to replace the whole Laptop:( Moreover you can do some amazing things with the older model. Hope I was able to help. -Essie
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I would say my MB168B+ has a matte finish. I gave one to a buddy of mine and he loved it. He uses his on a Mac and I use it on a PC.The cover works as a stand .... but not all the well. I picked up a iPad/tablet stand that works better. Also the contrast ratio isn't all that great. But it is the best option for a portable monitor that is smaller and lighter than a traditional monitor.I also recommend picked up a USB 3.0 Y-cable which will power it from two USB port. This helps with heavy graphics or video. It will ficker if you try to watch videos with the included standard USB 3.0 cable. I would say my MB168B+ has a matte finish. I gave one to a buddy of mine and he loved it. He uses his on a Mac and I use it on a PC.The cover works as a stand .... but not all the well. I picked up a iPad/tablet stand that works better. Also the contrast ratio isn't all that great. But it is the best option for a portable monitor that is smaller and lighter than a traditional monitor.I also recommend picked up a USB 3.0 Y-cable which will power it from two USB port. This helps with heavy graphics or video. It will ficker if you try to watch videos with the included... » Read More I would say my MB168B+ has a matte finish. I gave one to a buddy of mine and he loved it. He uses his on a Mac and I use it on a PC.The cover works as a stand .... but not all the well. I picked up a iPad/tablet stand that works better. Also the contrast ratio isn't all that great. But it is the best option for a portable monitor that is smaller and lighter than a traditional monitor.I also recommend picked up a USB 3.0 Y-cable which will power it from two USB port. This helps with heavy graphics or video. It will ficker if you try to watch videos with the included standard USB 3.0 cable. « Show Less
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PortableOne.com has customizable macbooks. Last I checked it was about $50 cheaper for a matte screen than the apple store.
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You are giving up having a larger viewing area for your monitor. Also, probably Macbook Pro you have has a faster CPU and maybe a faster HD. You cannot replace those on a Macbook. If your Pro has a 7200 rpm HD then that is much better than the 5400 HD that's available on the Macbook.Combine that with a 2.8 GHz cpu and you have a much faster laptop.If you are talking about weight the Macbook weighs 4.5 lbs and the Pro probably a lb or more than that. Bottom line, unless you are doing a lot of graphics of photoshopping that require a lot of cpu time and HD space I would say that an aluminum Macbook would be just fine for you. You are giving up having a larger viewing area for your monitor. Also, probably Macbook Pro you have has a faster CPU and maybe a faster HD. You cannot replace those on a Macbook. If your Pro has a 7200 rpm HD then that is much better than the 5400 HD that's available on the Macbook.Combine that with a 2.8 GHz cpu and you have a much faster laptop.If you are talking about weight the Macbook weighs 4.5 lbs and the Pro probably a lb or more than that. Bottom line, unless you are doing a lot of graphics of photoshopping that require a lot of cpu time and HD space I would say that an aluminum... » Read More You are giving up having a larger viewing area for your monitor. Also, probably Macbook Pro you have has a faster CPU and maybe a faster HD. You cannot replace those on a Macbook. If your Pro has a 7200 rpm HD then that is much better than the 5400 HD that's available on the Macbook.Combine that with a 2.8 GHz cpu and you have a much faster laptop.If you are talking about weight the Macbook weighs 4.5 lbs and the Pro probably a lb or more than that. Bottom line, unless you are doing a lot of graphics of photoshopping that require a lot of cpu time and HD space I would say that an aluminum Macbook would be just fine for you. « Show Less
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bought mine Saturday, came with old leopard (but i bought snow leopard)best macbook pro ever. snow leopard really makes it come alive (with speed)my adobe and pro apps load up with the greatest of ease (it's scary how fast they run now), heck, even firefox doesn't slow down the system anymore! (though it does take it's time)and now you can add more than 10 items to you dock (when dragging a folder down), soo awesome!
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I'm a Mac guy, but it's not hard to figure out. Just check the specs for that particular model. Should be in your system/laptop profile. And online.
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Hi - I bought this for my boyfriends Mac Book Pro. He puhased his Mac Book in spring 2012. It was the most current 15 in Mac book at the time. Not sure if his has retina display, but I cannot imagine the quality of the screen affecting anything else on the design (ie button locations).
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I am not a hard core Apple man, however I have a strong dislike for the continual renewal and updates for antivirus, spy ware, trojan horses, and the like. I have not used the mac to its full potential, home use only, I still have a PC at work :/ Apple makes a very solid product and they are proud of it with pricing. I did buy the office for Mac to be more compatible on my home laptop. I have purchased two used mac laptops to use with employee training at work, again no antivirus needed :) The used one work fine for web based training. The Apple help staff are quite helpful in answering pre purchase questions or concerns. Hope this help someone.
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Recently got one for macbook pro 11inch. It was a wise choice, I would reccommend to anyone.Good luck and enjoy.
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I would love to own a 13' Macbook Pro. In fact, it would be my ideal laptop. I just can't justify dropping $1,200+ for an Apple laptop with similar specs to this Asus notebook, even if they do get Sandy Bridge in March.
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If you spend the extra $300 on the more expensive MacBook Pro you get the following: - a faster processor (2.53GHz vs. 2.26GHz) - more memory (4GB vs. 2GB) - bigger hard disk (250GB vs. 160GB) These are all desirable things, however you can do the memory and hard disk upgrades yourself (probably for less than $300). It involves removing the bottom panel (something like a dozen screws) and replacing the hardware. I have not done it myself yet, but it does not look too difficult. I plan to wait for SSD and 8GB RAM prices to drop. The processor is about 11.2% faster, and I doubt that can be upgraded later. However, for me 11.2% is not a significant difference. The faster processor also generates more heat and uses more battery power, so it's a trade off. You could also increase performance with a faster hard drive, but that too would eat into the battery life (which is why I am waiting for the solid state drive prices to drop). Snow Leopard promises to run more efficiently than Leopard, so be sure to sign up for the Snow Leopard up-to-date program so you'll get the latest software when it comes out in September (it's a $10 fee). AppleCare is like an extended warranty. I believe you have up to a year after your initial purchase to sign up for it. It gives you an extra 2 years of service coverage and continues your telephone support after the initial 90 days. I am more of a do-it-yourself guy, so I didn't consider it, but it would be nice knowing you are covered. I bought it for my Mac Mini, but I never used it.
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I'll second this. Just chatted with someone from the apple.com, and they said a 17" MacBook Pro would arrive within a couple weeks of ordering.
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It honestly doesn't really matter. It's all about your preference on which one is the best. If you're talking about the quality and speed, then try and find one that has a 2 g/hz processor or above. I personally like dells, they are a very reliant computer. Plus, they have a very cool look to them. But, to me, if you're willing to spend some money, MacBooks are the way to go. Not only does the software not crash, apple has always had very good products. The only draw-back to it is the cost. So, in conclusion, it's all about what you're willing to spend.
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Not sure about best. We have two that employees use with newish MacBook airs. Our choice was all about consistency of screen coloring display and usability in the future with other apple products. We're pleased. The screen is enormous.
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H Mark - sorry for late response: If you want to have a laptop that you can travel or carry along frequently, the Macbook AIR is a dream machine, almost like a iPad with a keyboard in terms of footprint and mobility. If the machine is going to be staying in place substantially the Pro line is as powerful as many desktops - so you could go that way.Hope this helps :)