Robin Why? Or in the words of a certain ex (I hope) politician - "please explain"?
Peta On 07/03/2011, at 10:44 AM, Robin Belford wrote: > > If you're going to use Aperture perhaps you should reconsider not going for > the fast processor and the extra cache? > > robin > > On 07/03/2011, at 9:55 AM, Daniel Kerr wrote: > >> >> Hi Reg >> >> As much as I hate to not give sales to stores, if you are looking at >> Aperture it's actually cheaper to download it from the MacStore if you're >> not worried about not getting a disk and little manual. >> It's $249 in the shops, $229 on the education store and $99.99 to download >> it from the MacStore. >> >> I'm not even going to get started on why they make it so cheap, as I don't >> want to start a flame war. >> >> But just thought I'd point it out. >> >> Kind Regards >> Daniel >> >> >> On 7/3/11 9:35 AM, "Reg Whitely" <rwhit...@internode.on.net> wrote: >> >>> Thank you to all who have replied to my query on MacBook Pro 15". I've >>> decided >>> to go for the standard 2.2GHz / 750 Gb HDD with standard glossy display and >>> 8Gb RAM. I'll put the extra $$ saved by not getting the 2.3GHz upgrade into >>> an >>> extended warranty. I'm also tempted to get Aperture 3 and have a nice play >>> with it! >>> >>> Regards >>> >>> Reg >>> >>> Reg Whitely >>> >>> Home: 08 9921 7272 >>> Mob: 04 8899 7313 >>> Email: rwhit...@internode.on.net >>> >>> >>> >>> On 06/03/2011, at 5:18 pm, Ronda Brown wrote: >>> >>>> I agree with Ruben. To advise whether the 2.3GHz is worth the extra price >>>> would depend on what you use the MBP for. >>>> If you are heavy user in Photoshop and Final Cut Pro, I would suggest the >>>> 2.3GHz. >>>> >>>> The 2.3GHz CPU has a larger L3 cache (8MB vs 6MB.) The increase in cache is >>>> usually more important than the minimal increase in speed, depending on >>>> what >>>> you do in Photoshop & FCP. >>>> >>>> Certainly go the biggest Hard Drive you can afford and extra RAM. >>>> >>>> Re: The Glossy vs Anti-Glare … this debate has been going on for eternity >>>> ;-) >>>> Some Professional Graphic Artists & Photographers say the Anti-Glare gives >>>> a >>>> truer ‘Print’ colour than the Gloss. >>>> >>>> The latest MBPs have high resolution displays, older MBPs you could get a >>>> lower resolution Anti-Glare display. >>>> >>>> I’ve had anti-glare on my PowerBook & previous MacBook Pro, but I decided >>>> to >>>> go with the Glossy Display on my current MBP. >>>> I love the look of the glossy screen, the images have a deeper look with >>>> more >>>> contrast. blacks are really black. >>>> >>>> Cheers, >>>> Ronni >>>> On 04/03/2011, at 12:26 AM, Dark1 wrote: >>>> >>>>> I'm not sure whether the extra 100MHz is worth another $300 or not but the >>>>> performance gains you'll see will depend on what your using your computer >>>>> for. If the programs your using can make use of all the threads >>>>> (including >>>>> the hyperthreads) you'll get that extra 100MHz per core so it's actually >>>>> an >>>>> extra 400 but if they only use a single thread its not nearly as good. >>>>> Dunno about the displays but you can probably find info on that in the >>>>> archives. >>>>> >>>>> Ruben >>>>> >>>>>> Hi all WAMUGgers >>>>>> >>>>>> Long time since I asked a question. I'm thinking of buying a new MacBook >>>>>> Pro 15". >>>>>> Is the 2.3GHz i7 option worth the extra dollars over the 2.2? >>>>>> What are experiences with glossy v anti-glare displays? >>>>>> Any other tips? >>>>>> Will buy ed price and plan to salary sacrifice. >>>>>> >>>>>> Regards >>>>>> >>>>>> Reg >>>>>> >>>>>> Reg Whitely >>>>>> >>>>>> Home: 08 9921 7272 >>>>>> Mob: 04 8899 7313 >>>>>> Email: rwhit...@internode.on.net >>>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>>> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> >>> >> >> --- >> Daniel Kerr >> MacWizardry >> >> Phone: 0414 795 960 >> Email: <daniel @ macwizardry . com . au> >> Web: <http://www.macwizardry.com.au> >> >> >> **For everything Macintosh** >> >> >> >> >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> >> > > > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
