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    mackbook i7 for iphone app development

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by FiveOH4, Dec 1, 2012.

  1. FiveOH4

    FiveOH4 Notebook Consultant

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    Im looking to buy an apple mainly for iphone app development, but also for adobe after effects. Id like to have a bigger screen so i was thinking of the 21" imac but id also like to use it on the go at work etc.
    So the imac is out and i figure when im home i can dual screen to my 27" acer screen so that shouldnt be a problem. I just would like to know if the specs of the macbook i want are good for what i will be doing.

    15-inch: 2.3GHz


    2.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
    Turbo Boost up to 3.3GHz
    4GB 1600MHz memory
    500GB 5400-rpm hard drive1
    Intel HD Graphics 4000
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 512MB of GDDR5 memory


    For 1799.00 i would think it should do what i want.
     
    FiveOH4, Dec 1, 2012
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  2. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If you're going to be coding and doing video work, you can keep the base 15" MBP. However, I would recommend upgrading to the high-resolution 1680x1050 screen. Apple offers it in glossy or matte. I would also suggest buying an SSD but that you can upgrade on your own.
     
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  3. FiveOH4

    FiveOH4 Notebook Consultant

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    The price for the macbook just doesn't seem worth it
     
    FiveOH4, Dec 1, 2012
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  4. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    The price is a bit on the ridiculous side for what it is. I would 2nd everything said here:

    1) you should get an SSD (aftermarket)
    2) you should upgrade the screen and get the "matte" version
    3) you should only consider this if the money literally doesn't matter
     
    masterchef341, Dec 2, 2012
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