15' pro vs 13' mac book? does anyone have thoughts re the larger computer vs the smaller. i carry my computer w me all the time and also work on planes a great deal. the larger computer seems bulkier and is heavier. am i giving anything up by going w the smaller machine? 15' pro vs 13' mac book? does anyone have thoughts re the larger computer vs the smaller. i carry my computer w me all the time and also work on planes a great deal. the larger computer... » Read More 15' pro vs 13' mac book? does anyone have thoughts re the larger computer vs the smaller. i carry my computer w me all the time and also work on planes a great deal. the larger computer seems bulkier and is heavier. am i giving anything up by going w the smaller machine? « Show Less
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You are giving up having a larger viewing area for your monitor. Also, probably Macbook Pro you have has a faster CPU and maybe a faster HD. You cannot replace those on a Macbook. If your Pro has a 7200 rpm HD then that is much better than the 5400 HD that's available on the Macbook.Combine that with a 2.8 GHz cpu and you have a much faster laptop.If you are talking about weight the Macbook weighs 4.5 lbs and the Pro probably a lb or more than that. Bottom line, unless you are doing a lot of graphics of photoshopping that require a lot of cpu time and HD space I would say that an aluminum Macbook would be just fine for you. You are giving up having a larger viewing area for your monitor. Also, probably Macbook Pro you have has a faster CPU and maybe a faster HD. You cannot replace those on a Macbook. If your Pro has a 7200 rpm HD then that is much better than the 5400 HD that's available on the Macbook.Combine that with a 2.8 GHz cpu and you have a much faster laptop.If you are talking about weight the Macbook weighs 4.5 lbs and the Pro probably a lb or more than that. Bottom line, unless you are doing a lot of graphics of photoshopping that require a lot of cpu time and HD space I would say that an aluminum... » Read More You are giving up having a larger viewing area for your monitor. Also, probably Macbook Pro you have has a faster CPU and maybe a faster HD. You cannot replace those on a Macbook. If your Pro has a 7200 rpm HD then that is much better than the 5400 HD that's available on the Macbook.Combine that with a 2.8 GHz cpu and you have a much faster laptop.If you are talking about weight the Macbook weighs 4.5 lbs and the Pro probably a lb or more than that. Bottom line, unless you are doing a lot of graphics of photoshopping that require a lot of cpu time and HD space I would say that an aluminum Macbook would be just fine for you. « Show Less
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There really is no contest I have the MacBook Pro 13.3 and that' fits onto and fold own table I have a 4 wheel carry on which is specifically has compartments to carry an I-pad and also a laptop no more luging shoulder bags I am not any kind of developer or such things but I do travel a lot and going thru different airports battery life is important as there not outlets readily handy
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I have a 15" MacBook Pro, and yeah, it is a bit hard to lug around. Also not so portable on things like airplane seatback trays.For the traveler, the 13" is probably the better choice. For me, I very much love the added screen size, so it's a hard choice. But I don't travel lots.
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I would definitely opt for the smaller 13" macbook. Its more than powerful enough even for my needs as a software developer. Its very portable and great for travel. However, at home when you want a bigger screen I just hook it up to a nice big 22" Dell external monitor with external keyboard, mouse. That way it acts like a nice big desktop machine but has the portability of small laptop. You get the best of both worlds. The price difference between the macbook and the mbp is $400-$700 and you could easily use that savings to get a nice external monitor, keyboard, mouse.
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Makes no sense to me. I bought my Yoga 13 over a year ago. If I were buying today, I'd get the Yoga Pro. That said, I love my Yoga. I bought one for my son too. He call it his MacBook Killer. One possible difference that I can't pin down - The Yoga 13 from last year has a Gorilla Glass screen. I don't see any reference to that with the Yoga Pro. Still not worth the $250 difference though
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If the mac book is 13" long, it can totally take it on with no problem as long as it's not to tall when laid on it's face. It's pretty sizable and I personally love this bag, so many pockets and it's nice to look at too :)
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Yes. On a trip to Paris this fall, I carried with me a 13 inch laptop and a iPad. Both fit in the computer compartment. I've recently purchased a 15 inch Mac Book Pro and it easily fits in the compartment.
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my 13inch macbook has had it on for 3 years now and it's got a full 1/2 that jets out away from the corners. It's literally like placing your macbook inside a bigger book. Once it's zipped its fully protected. And I still place mine in my briefcase for transport or I just zip up the book and take it where Im going.
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No. The mac pro retina is a bit smaller than the regular 13 inch. I know this only b/c I made that mistake of buying a retina display case, when I really wanted a case for the regular mac pro.
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My 16 yr old loves it, but she is comfortable with the 15 inch, if its a cramp on your style, I love my 17 in ASUS and firmly believe that its the best computer for the money. Now that said I hacked both of their operating system and installed older versions of windows, sorry Im a creature of habit. First one took 4 hours and a lot of sweat the second about half the time.
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I'm not sure how that compares to my laptop which is a 13" Macbook Air. I believe it might be a different size than the Pro, but not sure.
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I'm a graduate student and have a Macbook Pro 15" at home as my primary computer. This computer, for the last 6 weeks, has been the computer I carry with my to campus and use in school for note-taking, and other tasks. It's the best thing that's happened to me in terms of classroom efficiency.
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I'll second this. Just chatted with someone from the apple.com, and they said a 17" MacBook Pro would arrive within a couple weeks of ordering.
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Thank you all for the replies. That really cleared most of my concern. Now I'm trying to decide between Macbook Air and Macbook Pro. I still prefer macbook air because of the weight (thanks for bringing up the heavy textbooks factor:). however if it turns out Windows software is necessary, i might be interested in a macbook that's easier to setup two os. From what I heard so far, macbook air would be a headache to do that because of the lack of DVD/CD rom. I still have a lot of time before making the final decision though. Thanks again for your inputs.
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If I remember correctly when I ordered the case one of the prompt questions did ask with or with out retina display. Their must be a difference maybe the overall thickness of the mac book pro is different with of without retina vision. I'm not entirely sure?
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Chris, The 15" mbp might be a bit much? I commute daily and take boots pants, jacket and under garments, my breakfast lunch and a few paper and such. It fits but on occasion it's tight! My commute is only 20 miles one way and I ride all year rain or snow and it's held up Great! Hope this helps.
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i have a 17 inch Macbook Pro(think its the 2nd most recent generation) & a new 15.4 inch Macbook Pro. (i dont need both so my neice gets the older one for school). I love them both! The main difference (to me at least) is the new one has a much brighter crisper display. A problem tho is a little reflection from the illuminated keyboard on the glossy screen. Not a dealbreak but annoying. Still not sure if i prefer the new b/w design or the old all silver. Well thats personal taste of course. Oh & the keyboard is softer(thats good!) to the touch onthe newer one. I think youll be happy with either&(as Macs are so pricey) maybe go with the older if you get a good deal! hope this helps, jon
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I want to install it on a macbookpro mid 2009 13" , what size it is yours? There is any difference if you are talking about 15".? Thanks
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The mac book pro is better than Hp's laptop computers. I have used both the Hp dv6t and the mac book pro computers. The mac operating software is better than Windows 7. The track pad on the mac book pro is far better and more accurate that the "gesture pad" on the Hp laptop computers. If you could afford the mac, then go for the mac. The mac apps are also cool and readily available.
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my wife has a mac book pro and I just tried putting it in the sleeve. It will go in, BUT it's very snug and the fold over top will not close properly. So I would NOT purchase for a pro,. My Mac Book Air fits perfectly tho!