What Mac Laptop to get

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Andrew Hayton

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I am looking at getting a Mac laptop to run LR on location and was wondering what preferences you folks have. Should I get a Macbook pro or just a standard Macbook? Shoudl I get the 15" or 17" one. I am looking to get a refurb one from Apple UK.
 
I'd go 15" MacBook Pro. The 17" is great as a desktop replacement, but fairly hefty to lug around. And go matte screen, which I believe narrows it down to the Pro range.
 
Thanks Victoria. I will have to have a look at what is on offer. Being hefty to carry round isn't too much of a problem as at the moment I transport my iMac 2'" around.
 
Ah right! Ok, in that case, the 17" is a fantastic machine, particularly if you're going to be working on it for any length of time.
 
Of course, you may find that if Apple do update their range on 15/1 as expected, prices drop further and more appears in refurb?
 
You read my mind Victoria. I don't mind a previous model as they are not usually that much slower but you get a good saving.
 
The 15" Macbook Pro seems like the perfect size laptop to me. If you go for the 17" model, I wouldn't get the one with the 192'x12'' screen. Cramming that much res into a 17" screen makes everything too small on the screen.
 
I <3 my 15" MBP. I prefer writing on it for some strange reason.. I'll need to replace it later this year.. It was one of the 1st ones and is a bit long in the tooth. I'm sure my wife will love to have her 12" G4 updated to this one!
 
Seems like I might go for a 15in model instead as these seem to be very popular and I can always get a 2nd monitor to use when home.
I keep thinking about getting a pc laptop due to the price but quality and looks and use always bring me back to a Mac.
Will let you know what I get when I get it.

Andrew
 
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