17" MBP questions
Hi Guys,
Wanting a bit of advice. My 17" MBP CD's HDD is getting full. At present I only use 1 computer.
Was thinking about an iMac but couldn't contemplate the really glossy screen - seemed much worse than the MB which I may be able to live with.
Initially I was thinking of getting a MB (black) to use for iTunes/movies etc for my aTV & then use the current MBP for other uses - work & aperture.
Now thinking about having everything in one on a new MBP 17" with the 250GB HDD.
How quick is the HDD? Will I notice a big drop in performance cf the 5400rpm 120GB HDD in my current MBP?
The faster processor, ^d RAM, 'n' wireless & higher res screen will all be welcome additions.
Any comments?
Thanks
Wanting a bit of advice. My 17" MBP CD's HDD is getting full. At present I only use 1 computer.
Was thinking about an iMac but couldn't contemplate the really glossy screen - seemed much worse than the MB which I may be able to live with.
Initially I was thinking of getting a MB (black) to use for iTunes/movies etc for my aTV & then use the current MBP for other uses - work & aperture.
Now thinking about having everything in one on a new MBP 17" with the 250GB HDD.
How quick is the HDD? Will I notice a big drop in performance cf the 5400rpm 120GB HDD in my current MBP?
The faster processor, ^d RAM, 'n' wireless & higher res screen will all be welcome additions.
Any comments?
Thanks
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Hi Guys,
Wanting a bit of advice. My 17" MBP CD's HDD is getting full. At present I only use 1 computer.
Was thinking about an iMac but couldn't contemplate the really glossy screen - seemed much worse than the MB which I may be able to live with.
Initially I was thinking of getting a MB (black) to use for iTunes/movies etc for my aTV & then use the current MBP for other uses - work & aperture.
Now thinking about having everything in one on a new MBP 17" with the 250GB HDD.
How quick is the HDD? Will I notice a big drop in performance cf the 5400rpm 120GB HDD in my current MBP?
The faster processor, ^d RAM, 'n' wireless & higher res screen will all be welcome additions.
Any comments?
Thanks
You'll likely notice some speed difference. What are the differences in specs for the machines?
You'll likely notice some speed difference. What are the differences in specs for the machines?
Thanks,
Current - 2.16 CD 17MBP, 120GB HDD (5400rpm), 2GB ram - rest standard
Proposed - 2.4 C2D santa Rosa 17" MBP, 250GB (4200) HDD & 4GB ram, upgraded sreen, rest standard.
The upgrade you get from going to MBP CD to a SR C2D is relatively marginal, and if space is all you need, I'd save the money and get a few wireless external harddrives instead.
Bring on cheaper SSD I say