buying a new macbook pro

JoeClothing · 01-29-2009, 09:10 PM

I need a new puter. Wondering if I should go with a 15" or 17" Macbook. Any thoughts?

.:bHd:. · 01-29-2009, 09:20 PM

Go to the apple store and see if you can live with a 15. If not get the 17. Either way you wont regret it

Nezo86 · 01-29-2009, 09:31 PM

15 is big enough 17 is harder to carry around....

batchelorc · 01-29-2009, 09:55 PM

I just ordered a 15" pro. Really wanted the 17" because of the 8 hour battery, but decided I didn't want one that large

JoeClothing · 01-29-2009, 10:09 PM

I think I may go with the 15". Love the idea of the extended battery for the other one.

quagmire · 01-29-2009, 10:19 PM

I have a 17" MBP and I have not found it cumbersome when I carry it to classes. It is only about an inch deeper and wider vs the 15". I probably won't be able to survive after having my 17" MBP with the 1920x1200 screen resolution.

asdflkijd · 01-29-2009, 10:50 PM

I have the 15.4 and it definately beats lugging around the 17".. I can't even imagine carrying that around on my shoulder.. even if you have just the notebook and charger it gets pretty heavy.. 17" screen would be nice but I needed a more portable one so I went with the 15" and am completely satisfied with the size.. No regrets.

JoeClothing · 01-29-2009, 11:31 PM

woohoo...15 incher it will be! Thank you boys...portability is a big factor for me.

asdflkijd · 01-29-2009, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeClothing

woohoo...15 incher it will be! Thank you boys...portability is a big factor for me.

do you like messenger bags? I can recommend a great one I have the tumi flow messenger, it was close to $200 but its definitely worth it, great bag. They have a lot of new designs that are pretty nice too, the one I got is about 2 years old now.

quagmire · 01-30-2009, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by asdflkijd

do you like messenger bags? I can recommend a great one I have the tumi flow messenger, it was close to $200 but its definitely worth it, great bag. They have a lot of new designs that are pretty nice too, the one I got is about 2 years old now.

He wants portability and if he buys that bag, he might as well have bought the 17" MBP( even though like I said I have had no problems with my 17" MBP) as that thing is bulky!

JoeClothing · 01-30-2009, 01:17 AM

thanks...I have a tumi already and like you said it is awesome. Lifetime guaranteed should anything go wrong with it.

asdflkijd · 01-30-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by quagmire

He wants portability and if he buys that bag, he might as well have bought the 17" MBP( even though like I said I have had no problems with my 17" MBP) as that thing is bulky!

it looks bulky because its a true messenger bag with a sleeve for the notebook.. also because the sides are extended in the picture, they extend out to like 3" but you can just unzip/ zip it, I've never had to extend mine..

omgitselainee · 01-30-2009, 04:32 PM

I have a 17" MBP and like its been said before it is a bit cumbersome to carry but then again i figured the bigger ... the better since size does ummmm matter

Seriously though i'd probably go with the 15" since its much easier to carry .

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JoeClothing Second Lieutenant 70 Rep 233 Posts Drives: E60 M5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chevy Chase, MD iTrader: (0)	buying a new macbook pro I need a new puter. Wondering if I should go with a 15" or 17" Macbook. Any thoughts?
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.:bHd:. Major 358 Rep 1,149 Posts Drives: E92 335i MT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	Go to the apple store and see if you can live with a 15. If not get the 17. Either way you wont regret it __________________
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batchelorc Captain 55 Rep 607 Posts Drives: Deez nuts Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (0)	I just ordered a 15" pro. Really wanted the 17" because of the 8 hour battery, but decided I didn't want one that large
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JoeClothing Second Lieutenant 70 Rep 233 Posts Drives: E60 M5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chevy Chase, MD iTrader: (0)	I think I may go with the 15". Love the idea of the extended battery for the other one.
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quagmire I am Gundam 197 Rep 1,211 Posts Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I have a 17" MBP and I have not found it cumbersome when I carry it to classes. It is only about an inch deeper and wider vs the 15". I probably won't be able to survive after having my 17" MBP with the 1920x1200 screen resolution.
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JoeClothing Second Lieutenant 70 Rep 233 Posts Drives: E60 M5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chevy Chase, MD iTrader: (0)	woohoo...15 incher it will be! Thank you boys...portability is a big factor for me.
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omgitselainee Private First Class 24 Rep 126 Posts Drives: AW E92 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (0)	I have a 17" MBP and like its been said before it is a bit cumbersome to carry but then again i figured the bigger ... the better since size does ummmm matter Seriously though i'd probably go with the 15" since its much easier to carry .
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