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  1. 02-07-2011, 01:39 PM #1
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    Default Macbook Pro VS Loaded Windows based laptop

    im torn between the two.. within the next month or two i will be purchasing a new laptop, either a Macbook PRO or a super loaded Windows laptop. i have used a Macbook pro and absolutely love the interface and performance, but i have not tried to use it with photoshop or dreamweaver (which is what i use on a daily basis). i current have a Dell Latitude with a Core i3 processor & 4 gigs of ram and its quite sluggish after a good hour of usage. i would like IA's opinion on which laptop would be best for me...

    quick notes of my lifestyle.
    -i use photoshop and dreamweaver on the daily
    -i need something portable
    -i need something within a reasonable price(even though Macbook is 2x more, if its worth it .. its worth it)
    -i need something of a good build quality thats durable and will last me a year if not more

    opinions? recommendations of a specific model? list it, im a huge tech nerd so get technical with me Lolol
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  2. 02-07-2011, 04:21 PM #2
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    I would suggest you get a macbook pro instead of a loaded windows if you want portability. I think it's better for photos and editing. I have a alienware mx15 that is loaded with every possible upgrade and that ran me over $3400 that I use for editing but it's not portable. I know it's a gaming computer but it's huge lol
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  3. 02-07-2011, 10:34 PM #3
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    MBP All the way. Been using mine for 2 years and it runs just as fast as the day I bought it

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  4. 02-07-2011, 11:04 PM #4
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    Mac Book Pro...
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  5. 02-08-2011, 12:37 AM #5
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    ...is Linux an option?

    Macs are overpriced but really snazzy and probably have better software for what you wanna do.

    Windows sucks but if you know a bit about how to maintain a computer they're fine. I have a Dell Studio 1555 and it does its job well. I dual boot with Ubuntu just in case, lol. I got it a little over a year ago with a Core 2 Duo 2.1 GHz Processor and 4 gigs of RAM for just under $500 from the dell outlet. I mainly use it for notes, cs4, movies, and browsing the internet. It's never slow.

    For your needs, I would go with a Mac if you have the money to shell out. There IS an Apple Outlet online. You should check out the prices.

    link > http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/mac
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  6. 02-08-2011, 03:14 AM #6
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    MacBook Pro without a doubt!
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  7. 02-08-2011, 04:31 PM #7
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    Richard, I have a macbook PRO and I got PS and Dreamweaver...hit me up and you can come check it out.
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  8. 02-17-2011, 02:05 PM #8
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    i have a mbp and have had it for a lil over a year now, super quick and the battery last for hours. its great. but im not a computer wiz either.
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