Getting a new Macbook Pro

I am getting a new Macbook Pro and I don't know which one to get. I will either get the high-end 13" or the low-end 15". I am a high school student that will be running Photoshop Elements, Microsoft Office, and heavy Internet browsing, such as building a website using online building software. I will be doing a lot of graphic design as well. My main concern is will I suffer from portibility with the 15" or suffering from not getting the quad core processor with the 13". Which should I get?

If you will be doing graphic design I would say get the 15 inch. Like you said it has a quad core processor and it has dedicated video processor/ram

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leonhart1981
What's the beneift of buying 2.6GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7 instead of 2.3GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7?
Benefit of the QUAD core and the BASE UNIT 13" is extra cores for "heavy" photo and video editing and dedicated graphics
On 95% of things you wouldnt notice a difference, web viewing, typing, youtube, etc. Simple APPS
http://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/specs-retina/
The 2.6 is DUAL CORE, not quad core.
On the top model:
Intel Iris Pro Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M with 2GB of GDDR5 memory and automatic graphics switching
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Digital Trends (13") - http://www.digitaltrends.com/laptop-...h-2013-review/
LaptopMag (13") - http://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/lap...play-2013.aspx
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The Verge (13") - http://www.theverge.com/2013/10/30/5...ay-review-2013
CNet (13") - http://www.cnet.com/laptops/apple-ma...-35831098.html
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The Verge (15") - http://www.theverge.com/2013/10/24/5...w-15-inch-2013
LaptopMag (15") - http://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/lap...inch-2013.aspx
TechCrunch (15") - http://techcrunch.com/2013/10/25/lat...ok-pro-review/
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Should I upgrade or get a new MacBook Pro?

Here are the specs for my macbook pro I have now:
Model Name:    MacBook Pro 17"
Model Identifier:    MacBookPro2,1
Processor Name:    Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed:    2.33 GHz
Number Of Processors:    1
Total Number Of Cores:    2
L2 Cache (per processor):    4 MB
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Bus Speed:    667 MHz
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MacBook OS X Version 10.4.11
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Holly

hollyK82 wrote:
Is my MacBook Pro capable of an upgrade?
Yes, you have a dam fine machine still.
In your case, I would have a local Mac/PC computer support type backup your files and install Snow Leopard 10.6   $29
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A
I do not advise 10.7 for your machine, it's just a tad outdated for it. As I've have so learned myself on a similar machine.
1: You can choose to add more RAM to 4GB, $20+ plus installation.
2: You can choose to add a 7,200 RPM hard drive, that will increase the machines performance bit more, $100+ plus installation.
However either isn't necessary for 10.6 Snow Leopard and Apple won't do it, or if they do it's going to be a huge charge.
So you would have to do it yourself or hire a Mac geek locally. I advise the local Mac geek if your not familiar with computers.
With 10.6 your going to see a remarkable speed improvement over 10.4 and for $29 is the cheapest performance upgrade you can do.
Unfortunatly your going to have to get new versions of software, but you don't have to buy Office.
https://www.libreoffice.org/
So a ballpark figure, anywhere from $29 if you self-install Snow Leopard, to $180 or so plus whatever the computer guy charges.
If you find a Mac person who's good with computers you can likely get something he needs, like more memory or another hard drive.
FYI: I was quoted $600 by a Apple Authorized Reseller to replace my hard drive and $435 by Apple to upgrade the RAM from 4GB to 8GB
I got a drive myself for $300 (at the time) and more RAM for $80 and installed both myself.
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