if choosing between this system and macbook pro 13", which would you choose?
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There are so many bugs in this system that I can't recommend the Lenovo. It turns off when it sleeps. It sometimes take 20 mins for the external monitor to work. I had to reinstall the BIOS because the system would not restart after hibernating. Also, the touchscreen Function keys make them difficult to use, which is a problem if you are a heavy excel user.
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I think you would be fine... I have not had an issue with my MacBook Pro at all.
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To be honest I prefer the i7 but it depends on which it is I have an ideapad. It has i5.but it's maxed out at only 4 gigs
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Since you plan on keeping it a long time (more than 5 years), it might be best to get the i7. However the difference between them does not appear to be significant. I too am about to buy a Pro. I was gonna get the i7 but after watching countless Youtube videos and reading reviews about it I decided paying $400 more from the 2.4 ghz i5 was not worth the miniscule bump in power. From what I gather on youtube, the 2.4ghz is capable of playing all current games on high or close to high settings (not extremely high though). I've seen videos of people playing everything from Modern Warfare 2 to Mass Effect 2 to Crysis with relative ease. I've also seen a video of someone testing how capable the i5 was at multitasking by running multiple programs at the same time. He had 3 VMware windows open + itunes + email + Dreamweaver and a few others open and it ran very smoothly. If you are planing on keeping your Pro for at least 10 years (not impossible) then you may as well get the i7. If like me you predict you might upgrade in 5 years or so, then I would get the 2.4 ghz i5. The difference between that and the i7 is rather small and not worth the extra $400. Check out this video for more info: www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0-l37pgqa0 In case the link isn't working just go to Youtube and type in "2.4 GHz Core i5 or Core i7 2.66 GHz MacBook Pro". Also, according to this review, the 2.4 ghz i5 is faster than the 2.8 ghz mid 2009 macbook pro: www.macworld.com/article/150146/2010/04/15inch_macbookpro_corei5i7.html
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It mainly depends on what you would be using the Mac for. The MacBook is a newer model and will perform just as well if not better than the older MacBook Pro. It is very easy to upgrade the RAM and HD on the MacBook which would result in better performance. Video cards have the same amount of VRAM, so they are comparable in that regard. Either Mac would be a good option, but I would personally go with the newer MacBook.
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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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absolutely mac. Mac means high quality and reliability, and is much better than any other laptops in the world
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I haven't used a MacBook Pro so I can't make a direct comparison however if you want portability then go with the "Pro". If you want a big screen and a movable keyboard and a mouse and work at a desk then go with the iMac. Seeing the answers of a couple of folks who have both seems to support that position.
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i have a 17 inch Macbook Pro(think its the 2nd most recent generation) & a new 15.4 inch Macbook Pro. (i dont need both so my neice gets the older one for school). I love them both! The main difference (to me at least) is the new one has a much brighter crisper display. A problem tho is a little reflection from the illuminated keyboard on the glossy screen. Not a dealbreak but annoying. Still not sure if i prefer the new b/w design or the old all silver. Well thats personal taste of course. Oh & the keyboard is softer(thats good!) to the touch onthe newer one. I think youll be happy with either&(as Macs are so pricey) maybe go with the older if you get a good deal! hope this helps, jon
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i recommend a macbook pro 8 gb+ and if you can install komplete 9 on a ssd drive
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If you will be on the go often, you should get the MacBook Air due to its great battery life of 12 hours! If you want something that's durable and doesn't have a horrible screen, get the MacBook Pro from last year.
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It has the latest version of Yosemite on it now. It would meet the minimum requirements but not the recommended requirements. I would suggest a 15" MacBook Pro with a Quad Core i7 and 8GB SDRAM to run smoothly.Regards, Trusted Macs
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Any news on Mac compatability as I'm looking at it as well and have 2 graduations over the next 3 weeks!
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Retina display is knock your socks off awesome. It is especially great for photography editing because you get such a great look at your pics. I absolutely love mine. I would not trade it. I previously had a regular MacBook Pro and have an iMac.
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I'd say no. Why would you want to? I'm sure you can find a replacement LCD display suitable for your particular mac... However, are you sure your current display is in fact NOT the LED? I'm not aware of any 13" macbook pro's that has the LCD display.... What model/year is your macbook pro?
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It depends, if your Windows PC works for personal, work related, and/or school related task then it wouldn't be better just more expensive and a luxury. However if you are looking for something specificly that the MacBook pro offers in which you are not receiving from your current laptop, then it will be well worth the investment! If you do decide to get it, you will need to get acquainted with the new system, but it is not hard. Finally bought mines from Amazon at a great price after searching and mulling over the decision for a few months. The laptop has been amazing and I will probably stay will Apple in the future!! It depends, if your Windows PC works for personal, work related, and/or school related task then it wouldn't be better just more expensive and a luxury. However if you are looking for something specificly that the MacBook pro offers in which you are not receiving from your current laptop, then it will be well worth the investment! If you do decide to get it, you will need to get acquainted with the new system, but it is not hard. Finally bought mines from Amazon at a great price after searching and mulling over the decision for a few months. The laptop has been amazing and I will probably... » Read More It depends, if your Windows PC works for personal, work related, and/or school related task then it wouldn't be better just more expensive and a luxury. However if you are looking for something specificly that the MacBook pro offers in which you are not receiving from your current laptop, then it will be well worth the investment! If you do decide to get it, you will need to get acquainted with the new system, but it is not hard. Finally bought mines from Amazon at a great price after searching and mulling over the decision for a few months. The laptop has been amazing and I will probably stay will Apple in the future!! « Show Less
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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 :)