Low spec iMac and MacBook pro OR high spec MacBook pro 15inch
I am about to buy my first mac for college. I am going to use it for photo editing and general use. I don't know whether to buy the low spec MacBook pro 13 inch 2011 for £999 to take to college everyday AND buy the low spec iMac 2011 for £999 to use at home on my desk.
OR
Buy the MacBook pro 15 inch 2011 to use at college and at home.
I know that this option is cheaper and that I can hook it up to another screen but I can't decide which option is better.
What do you think?
For college your going to need a portable machine.
Also your going to be using that computer in various enviroments, outside etc., where you can't control the lighting like overhead lights and windows, so a built in anti-glare screen is your best coice to see the screen at nearly all times. (after market anti-glare films are expensive and peal off, bubble, collect dirt, need constant replacement etc)
The 13" doesn't have a built in anti-glare screen option, the 15" and above do.
If your not going to 3D game, then the 2.0 Ghz 15" MacBook Pro.
If you are going to 3D game, run HD video, use a larger monitor better, and generally want the machine to feel snappy longer, then the 2.2 Ghz 15" and above is your weapon of choice.
The 13" sized screen is a bit cramped, the integrated graphics tend to make it overheat (search ASC for details), the 15" is about right for most uses and the 17" is a monster.
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