To: Swordmaker; VicVega
"My thoughts: Don't buy memory upgrades from Apple. Too expensive. Buy a minimal RAM configuration using one socket if you can and then upgrade with Crucial or other top line RAM supplier."
I recently found, to my surprise, that this is not always true. Specifically, last time I checked (a couple weeks ago), getting a top-of-the-line MacBook Pro fully-stuffed with RAM was actually a little less costly through Apple than going third party. So your mileage might vary. The fact that Vic is in Asia might add a wrinkle or two. Anyway, this one point usually tracks Swordmaker's recommendation, but there are exceptions. They probably vary from day to day. One thing is certain: it is very easy to upgrade the RAM if you choose that route.
I agree with Swordmaker's comments about the 17. Just too big. BUT: the extra hour of battery life is tempting. And that ginormous screen is indeed glorious. If you're suitably muscular, it might be livable. (Keep in mind the 17 doesn't fit many computer bags.) Just make sure you've given OS X's Spaces feature (multiple desktops) enough of a workout before your decision to be sure you really need more desktop real-estate. Spaces is freakin' wonderful.
As Swordmaker points out, the 13" might be great for you. The 15" has more processor oomph, though, and accommodates more RAM. Depending on your usage, that may or may not be an issue. Any of the current Mac laptops will be a significant upgrade over your (and my) 3-year-old unit. One hint: think RAM.
27 posted on
11/09/2009 8:30:16 PM PST by
RightOnTheLeftCoast
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To: RightOnTheLeftCoast
Heading over there in a couple of minutes. Lets say they save the current laptop, would you advice upgrading the RAM and moving to Leopard?
29 posted on
11/09/2009 8:40:56 PM PST by
VicVega
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