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Which Macbook Pro to buy?

Hey guys.
Since I'm a senior, I plan on buying a macbook pro before my college days begin. I plan on taking notes, do homework and even game. I acknowledge that Macbook Pro is not a gaming technology; however, I have seen some people play Diablo 3 and even MapleStory. I want to ask you guys, which Macbook Pro is the best for gaming or which Macbook pro has the best specs to run these sort of games?

[b]13 Inch: 2.9GHz[/b]
2.9GHz dual-core Intel Core i7
Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz
8GB 1600MHz memory
750GB 5400-rpm hard drive1
Intel HD Graphics 4000
Built-in battery (7 hours)2

[b]OR[/b]

[b]15 Inch: 2.3GHz[/b]
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
Built-in battery (7 hours)2

THANKS!

December 16, 2012

8 Comments • Newest first

GreatRomantic

"Built-in batteries (7 hours)"

I can tell you from owning a Mac that batteries, fully charged...DO NOT last 7 hours....even on the lowest resolution, engery saving options, etc...

At max it will last 2-3 hours with optimal settings....but that's why I bring my laptop charger with me to school

Reply December 16, 2012 - edited
ltachifire

[quote=Ppism]@Reddvan : Yes, I know I want to save money but my parents won't buy me a laptop I can game on. They know that it is difficult for me to game on Mac so that is why I am confused which Macbook Pro to buy. :

What if the 13 Inch was compared to

Macbook Pro 15 Inch: 2.6GHz
2.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz
8GB 1600MHz memory
750GB 5400-rpm hard drive1
Intel HD Graphics 4000
NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 1GB of GDDR5 memory
Built-in battery (7 hours)[/quote]

which i7 is that? the 15 is better.

Reply December 16, 2012 - edited
Ppism

The weight of the Macbook Pro is not a problem for me. Heavier or lighter does not matter to me. I currently need more thoughts from people about which Macbook Pro I should get. The Macbook 13' is .6 GHz higher and doubles the ram of the Macbook 15'; however, Macbook 15' has a better GPU. Which comes down to a better gaming Macbook?

Reply December 16, 2012 - edited
xreminiscing

I suggest the 13" if you're going to be carrying it around in college.

Reply December 16, 2012 - edited
Ppism

@Reddvan : Yes, I know I want to save money but my parents won't buy me a laptop I can game on. They know that it is difficult for me to game on Mac so that is why I am confused which Macbook Pro to buy. :

What if the 13 Inch was compared to

Macbook Pro 15 Inch: 2.6GHz
2.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7
Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz
8GB 1600MHz memory
750GB 5400-rpm hard drive1
Intel HD Graphics 4000
NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 1GB of GDDR5 memory
Built-in battery (7 hours)

Reply December 16, 2012 - edited
ltachifire

[quote=Adele]Fixed.[/quote]

Can't i be a fob in peace?

Reply December 16, 2012 - edited
ZOMGitjon

@Adele: AND I SET FIRE TO THE RAIN!

OT:why would someone buy a mac?...

Reply December 16, 2012 - edited
ltachifire

Get the 15 inch. Graphics very important.

Reply December 16, 2012 - edited