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Which MacBook Pro?

  • 24-09-2011 10:31am
    #1
    Stab*City
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,413 ✭✭✭


    Im planning on buying a MBP in the next week or so.. I would like to hear any suggestions ye may have when choosing one. Which one do you use? How do you find it? I am more interested in the 13" & 15" models. Should i defo go I7 or would an I5 do? Ill be using ableton and some plugs mainly with some outboard gear as well.. along with a usb soundcard and some usb controllers.. any experiences which would help me in my choice would be great.. also thinking of a refurb maybe instead of going new.. depends if the 13" I5 is suitable for what i want otherwise it might be a refurb 15".


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  • #2
    eeloe
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 3,814 Mod ✭✭✭✭eeloe


    I'm running an i3 iMac, and to be fair to it, it's a beast of a machine, I do have 8th of ram tho.

    An i5 really will be plenty for what you want it to do.

    As for screen size, I wouldn't hesitate for a second about getting a refurb 15"

    I had a refurb white MacBook, and it was 100% as new.


  • #3
    antodeco
    Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,659 ✭✭✭✭antodeco


    I have an i5 17" recon Mbp. Its like new. I'm running FireWire, USB mixing console and various other components off it with no problems.


  • #4
    Stab*City
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,413 ✭✭✭Stab*City


    Ok cool.. thanks for the advice. reason im asking is because i have always been a windows user and didnt want to underestimate the power i need becuase of it being a mac you know how they say everything just works.. im thinking either a refurb 13" or 15".. at least an i5 or hopefully money permitting an i7..


  • #5
    Stab*City
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,413 ✭✭✭Stab*City


    I decided on the 13" 2.7ghz i7 its been shipped just waiting on delivery!


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