Jynx Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 So i'm considering buying a MAC, I feel like I'm wasting my PC's hardware running Hackintosh. I'm torn between a Mac book and Mac book Pro. I've been doing some reading and one 1 hand it sounds like it would be a waste of money to get a Mac book over a Mac book Pro. Yet on the other hand I like smaller compact laptops (granted the pro is a bit thiner) but the Mac book is compact and very versatile. What are some of your thoughts, money aside? I'm not looking for a desktop replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFI Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 I personally think that the Macbook Pro would be the better choice (not because I own one), becuase you would be able to play games excellently in Windows XP (through bootcamp), better becuase of the Mobility Radeon X1600. If you were to go for the Macbook...then its not possible to game, becuase of the integrated graphics chipset. Also, If you do powerwork, like Photoshop, Aperture, Final Cut, etc, etc...then the Macbook Pro would be the ideal choice. The Macbook simply doesnt have the power to handle heavy apps like that. However, if you arent going to be gaming on the laptop..and not going to be doing any powerwork either...then the Macbook is the best choice. Hope it helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fusion9 Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I've never used the Macbook PRO, I've just used Macbook. I like the Mac Book alot, you should just get that one, what would you be using it for anyways? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willgonz Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I got a MacBook Pro 17' but I am a power user. My wife on the other hand is going to get a MacBook. She doesn't need the wide screen and wants light weight. I like the fact the Keyboard lights up on the MacBook Pro. Also another thing to consider, if you plan on using any expansion cards, you might want to consider the MacBook Pro. However, I have used Final Cut Pro on a MacBook and it runs, just slower at rendering. If you play games like wow you might want to go with a bigger screen because it will increase your view. Watching videos on the MacBook Pro 17' is also a ton of fun. It weights more, but my laptop bag is a Targus backpack type. I bought a wiebetech http://www.wiebetech.com/products/toughtech.php hard disk enclosure with firewire 800. I really love it. The MacBook does not include Firewire 800 and there is a difference. For example, when Leopard comes out, you could in fact install it to the external drive and test it out before doing a total complete install. The Firewire 800 drive will boot fast. I put in a 500GB SATA 3.0 drive in there and it smokes. I also went with the 200 Gig drive. It uses perpenduclar recording and hence it seems to be fast. For the cost of a MacBook Pro you could buy two MacBooks. If you have any questions about the MacBook Pro 17' Post them and I'll try to answer them the best I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Nonny Moose Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Unless you're a hard core gamer, running Final Cut Pro without a hack, or you're running Aperture, you won't notice any differences between the MacBook Pro and the MacBook not pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachwoody Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I'm looking at replacing my aging Lattitude with a macbook, but I want to wait for Leopard. Any free upgrades for recent purchases? My waife is an educator (at least for the next two weeks) so I'd like to take advantage of her discount while she still has it. Macbook will run garage band flawlessly right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Macbook will run garage band flawlessly right? Most likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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