13" unibody pro vs 15" 2.5 Aluminum Matte screen
Im going to finally upgrade from my 1.67 powerbook 15" and going to get a newer macbook pro. Price is a big factor. Im researching used machines and for my price range (around $1000) IM finding some new 13" pros, or a 2.5 ghz 4gb ram, 250 HD, 15" aluminum (Id assume its the last one before the unibody).
My question is. Which machine would you people recommend and why?
Here are my main concerns/wants/uses........
Want a nice display/screen (id assume both will look better than my pb)
Basic usage, internet, email, some iwork stuff
I watch some movies from iTunes
Hook it up to my tv on occasion
Portability is a plus, Im a contractor and need to bring laptop to work sometimes
Is the screen on the new unibodies THAT much better than the LED matte screen in the 2.5ghz pro?
Thank you
Oh ok, so you'd say go ahead with the 15 older model? Do those screens still look great compared to the new glass ones? Wondering if it will be an improvement over my powerbook (screen might be dimming a TAD).
Yes screen size is somewhat important, I like both aspects of having large or small screen (portability is a big plus of the 13) but mainly I want one that looks better in all lighting (bright, dark, etc).
Thanks for the reply
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