Which MacBook Pro should I get?
I'm assuming you meant 2.7 GHz. If so, that model came out early 2015 and is still for sale. The only possible upgrade without buying the latest model (as of December 31st, 2015) would be the 3.0 GHz i7 processor, model MacBook Pro i7 3.0 13 M, assuming you want to keep the 13-inch form factor. This model came out July 29, 2014 and was discontinued the day yours came out, March 9th, 2015. It is older, but has a faster processor, and would give you marginally better performance, especially if you opted for 16GB of RAM. The estimated cost for this used machine is 1400 to 1650 USD. There's literally only one MacBook Pro 13 inch model you can currently buy used which will be any upgrade to what you are already using . All info courtesy of Mac Specs, Prices, Answers and Comparison @ EveryMac.com, Est. 1996. The 15-inch quad-core models achieve 40-50% higher benchmark scores than yours. Here's a screenshot from everymac, yours on the left, two possible discontinued 15-inch models on the right. The estimated prices (used) for those two on the right are 1500-1750 and 1600-1850 USD, respectively. You get good value when buying discontinued models, compared to brand new. You're looking for anything with a quad-core processor and 16Gb of RAM, which should boost performance quite a bit. From what I'm looking at, it seems only the 15-inch models have quad-core processors. You probably don't remember the days of waiting overnight for video renders to finish on PowerMacs running Avid in the nineties. Some patience is always going to be required when dealing with processor-intensive tasks on any computer. It's all relative.
I’m looking to buy a MacBook, but heard the MacBook Pro butterfly keyboard can be unreliable. Should I get a MacBook Air instead (I’m a student who doesn’t need the enhanced performance of the pro but I prefer MacBook Pro aesthetically)?
WWDC starts Monday 4th June 2018, so do nothing now. Assuming they announce nothing new, order a MBP [not a MBA] from the Apple web site directly [make sure you get a student discount]; if they have made some subtle changes to the keyboard design, you want one they recently manufactured not one from the store [as in stock]. Perhaps try customise it a bit making it less lightly even Apple will pull it out of their stock.To help protect it aka your investment get yourself a case for it too, I recommend a neoprene laptop sleeve Amazon Best Sellers: Best Laptop Sleeves and most importantly one of these MacBook Pro Retina 13" KeyBoard Protector | ClearGuard aka moshi keyboard cover. You can save money on keyboard covers, but Apple list the MOSHI brand on their website, which is seal of approval I think is worth taking into consideration. The keyboard cover will also give you an extra second or two to react to liquid spills across your laptop, so well worth it.Professionally I distributed 30+ new MBP last year, and yes we had a few keyboard issues. The problem not so much a design fault, as to the simple fact that there is so little travel between the key and the laptop in the new design that the it can be easily blocked by a crumb or dirt, the reason you need that cover! The keyboard cover will also keep the laptop looking new, ensuring it keeps its resale value in the future and well if you like false nails will protect the paint on the keys, which does ware off in time.
I’m looking for a budget iMac or MacBook (€300-€450) that can run macOS Mojave. Can anyone help me?
I bought my iMac second-hand for relatively cheap (around US$600). It was an earlier model (Late 2012). The first thing i would suggest you do is go to your local electronics store and talk to the people there about the kinds of things you want to do with your computer (eg. gaming, video editing, Photoshop, etc.). Once you know the specs you need, you can get onto eBay and start searching. Auctions are really great ways to get things cheap, although it’s easy to get sucked into the competition and overspend.My iMac specs are as follows:27-inch, Late 20123.2 GHz Intel Core i5It came with 8GB of RAM, but I upgraded to 16GB recently2650 x 1440 pixel display, but the 2012 and later ones do have Retina 4K and 5K, too.1TB of storageI can run many programs at once, as well as Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and play games like Cities: Skylines, Minecraft and American Truck Simulator relatively well.The only thing to note is that the Late 2012 iMac is the very oldest iMac with support for macOS Mojave, so it’s possible that it won’t be able to run macOS 10.15, if that’ll be a thing.If you want to save money, you can buy an iMac with less RAM and upgrade it yourself later, like I did, although this may end up costing you more in the long run. I’m not sure about later iMac models, but the Late 2012 one definitely has upgradeable RAM.If your main concern is running macOS Mojave, then you should research any iMac model from the Late 2012 and newer.As for MacBooks, I’m afraid I can’t help in that department.
Macbook Pro 15" 2.0 Ghz or 2.2 Ghz?
Hey Connor, You must be talking about the quad-core i7, 2ghz vs 2.2ghz. The processor difference may not justify a ~£300 difference. But that is not the only difference. The 2.2ghz one also has a 1gb (AMD Radeon) video card which is a pretty big jump from the 2ghz's 256mb video card. All this really means is that it makes a bigger difference for moderate/serious gaming and professional video/graphics rendering. To answer the other part of your question, the processor is what handles calculations and operations for virtually everything on your laptop. That basically means your programs can accomplish tasks quicker and it's generally speedier (as long as you have the memory to support it, which in this case you would). The clock speeds between 2.0 vs 2.2 Ghz make a difference but only when you are exhausting the processor power, which in this case is already enough because you would have 4 of them (as cores). I wouldn't worry much about the difference here in terms of what you need the laptop for. You can still do that on the 2ghz one, But if you want a nice 15" Macbook Pro and are on a tight budget, and do not do heavy, modern-game playing or heavy graphics processing, then the 2ghz one is fine. But if you want to make a more future-proof investment and can spare another £300, I would drop it for the 2.2ghz model. Best regards,
Why doesn't Walmart sells Macs? (Macbook Pro is what I'm looking to buy)?
The way Wal-Mart works is to strong-arm manufacturers to cut the price drastically. Apple must have refused to go along with Wal-Mart's greedy, rip-off tactics. After all, Apple Computer does not need Wal-Mart and does not need its computers being sold at a deep discount. For example, if the manufacturer wants to maintain a wholesale price of $1,000, Wal-Mart will demand a price of $750, even if it below cost to the manufacturer. Wal-Mart has driven a number of US business out of business in this manner, and has severely crippled others, such as Rubbermaid, resulting in the loss of many US manufacturing jobs. In many ways, Wal-Mart is very bad for the US economy, and is more an outlet for cheap Chinese crap than anything else. I refuse to shop at Wal-Mart.
What is the cheapest way to buy a MacBook Pro?
As some people have alluded, the cheapest way is to be an Apple employee. That’s generally a 25% discount over retail price. The second cheapest is the Apple employee’s “friends and family” discount. This is available more times per year, and is a 15% discount. The student discount is 10%.Refurbished items can be a good deal, but strictly speaking, it’s not a discount, it’s a different product (different SKU). So you can save money on “a MacBook Pro,” but not on “a new MacBook Pro.” The difference in packaging and the emotions surrounding purchasing a “brand new” whatever may not be important to you, so look into this.If you purchase a used computer, be sure to do so from a reputable source. In many cases you will have little or no recourse if the product is not what you expected, doesn’t work, or is stolen.
I'm a Mac newbie looking for a multitrack app to run on my MacBook Pro (2.5 core 2 duo w/ 4GB DDR3 & 250GB SSD). I'm looking for something light. What are some ideas?
Hey Travis, I've got a machine that I use for some live performances with almost the same specs as your core 2 DUO. It will run pretty much any DAW that I choose, provided that I'm not using a lot of plug-ins. The DAW (multitracker) that you chose depends greatly on what you want to create. The DAW's that I use are the following: Pro-Tools, Ableton Live, Logic Pro and Reaper. I wouldn't waste time with something like garage band. It's far to limited and as a result, it's limiting to what you can achieve. Pro-tools is really great for bigger studio projects. It handles audio better than any other and is simply unmatched in the recording realm... BUT it can be expensive and is prone to all sorts of system configuration head ache. Logic Pro is apple software that works pretty seamlessly on your machine. It handles midi much better than Protools and I find the UI to be much more intuitive. Reaper has more channel configuration options than most other DAWs. It's very light on resources and it's basically FREE. The UI is a little clunky but it makes up for it in versatility and nimbleness I can only do ambisonic work in Reaper. Ableton is a completely different animal in that it isn't soley a linear recording system. It encourages an open recording and arranging environment. It's not the usual.. record a section.. stop... go back record another section. One of the two of of it's main sequencing windows is dominated by sample clips placed within tracks... this allows you to navigate continuously while recording linear in another screen at the same time. It's pretty brilliant. The randomizers, scale and key arrangers are untouchable by anything else out there. I could go on for pages, but I'll just say this. Get Logic and Ableton Live both... Together you'll cover almost everything. Feel free to hit me up with any specific questions. Cheers!
Is the Macbook Pro worth 2200 dollars?
Im looking to buy a laptop. Im going to be using it for downloading games, movies, pictures, and a little bit of gaming but nothing hardcore. I was wanting a good laptop nothing that is going to be slow within the next few years. So is the Macbook Pro worth the 2200 dollar price tag?
Macbook Air or Macbook Pro for Runescape?
Hello everyone, I'm looking to upgrade from my HP computer (3 years old now) to a new computer. I thought I could get a mac, I'm going to be using my mac for mainly school and gaming. I like the idea of a mac for school because it is very easy to use, the only problem is that im looking to get a 11" air or a 13" pro. I know either one of those will work for school, but how about for runescape? I'm talking just being able to support HD graphics, not full screen or too extreme. Should i get the 11" macbook air or 13" macbook pro? The air would be cheaper but I hear that a macbook pro will make it faster. I also hear that a 2.0 ghz processor should be more than enough for an air. so if someone could please help me come to a decision it would be greatly appreciated.