Is this a good system to have:
MacBook Pro 2.2GHz Quad-core Intel i7 with Retina Display
15.4-inch (diagonal) Retina display; 2880-by-1800 resolution at 220 pixels per inch
16GB of 1600MHz DDR3L onboard memory
256GB PCIe-based flash storage1
720p FaceTime HD Camera
Intel Iris Pro Graphics
It is a refurb from the apple site.
I've only ever used PC's, but I've heard so much about Apple being better for photography editing.
Thoughts?
I have the same laptop that I use for Lightroom and Final Cut Pro. It does a good job. However, 256GB of storage is not much and it cannot be upgraded. I have purchased several refurbished from Apple, you get same warranty as a new one.
wtompkins wrote:
Is this a good system to have:
MacBook Pro 2.2GHz Quad-core Intel i7 with Retina Display
15.4-inch (diagonal) Retina display; 2880-by-1800 resolution at 220 pixels per inch
16GB of 1600MHz DDR3L onboard memory
256GB PCIe-based flash storage1
720p FaceTime HD Camera
Intel Iris Pro Graphics
It is a refurb from the apple site.
I've only ever used PC's, but I've heard so much about Apple being better for photography editing.
Thoughts?
depends on price/age. In general you'll find many fewer issues of stability, eliability, security with Mac OS than windows.
wtompkins wrote:
Is this a good system to have:
MacBook Pro 2.2GHz Quad-core Intel i7 with Retina Display
15.4-inch (diagonal) Retina display; 2880-by-1800 resolution at 220 pixels per inch
16GB of 1600MHz DDR3L onboard memory
256GB PCIe-based flash storage1
720p FaceTime HD Camera
Intel Iris Pro Graphics
It is a refurb from the apple site.
I've only ever used PC's, but I've heard so much about Apple being better for photography editing.
Thoughts?
I am sure it is a good system. But Microsoft claims the new Surface book is much better and it uses windows 10 so unless it is a matter of money there is no need to switch system
Thanks for all the replies.
I ordered a refurbed MacBook Pro with 16GB ram, 1TB HD, and a 512MB graphics card with 1GB GDDR5. I think this little system will do me fine :D
wtompkins wrote:
Thanks for all the replies.
I ordered a refurbed MacBook Pro with 16GB ram, 1TB HD, and a 512MB graphics card with 1GB GDDR5. I think this little system will do me fine :D
The first thing you do is get at least one external shirt pocket hard drive. Better to get two. Set one up for time machine back ups, & one for strictly photo back ups. The WD My Passport for Macs would be a good choice as the 1tb version is $69.99 at Best Buy.
My WD external drive crashed thankfully my computer didn't. I bought a G drive recommended by friends and B&H and so far so good.
jethro779 wrote:
The first thing you do is get at least one external shirt pocket hard drive. Better to get two. Set one up for time machine back ups, & one for strictly photo back ups. The WD My Passport for Macs would be a good choice as the 1tb version is $69.99 at Best Buy.
MTG44
Loc: Corryton, Tennessee
I was same as you in only ever had pcs.,and then got a Mac Pro and love it. Much easier to use and it works. Any questions i go to the apple store and get help for free.
Its not a good system to have, its a wonderful system to have,
wtompkins wrote:
Is this a good system to have:
MacBook Pro 2.2GHz Quad-core Intel i7 with Retina Display
15.4-inch (diagonal) Retina display; 2880-by-1800 resolution at 220 pixels per inch
16GB of 1600MHz DDR3L onboard memory
256GB PCIe-based flash storage1
720p FaceTime HD Camera
Intel Iris Pro Graphics
It is a refurb from the apple site.
I've only ever used PC's, but I've heard so much about Apple being better for photography editing.
Thoughts?
I don't know that Mac is better for photography, I used a PC for years and it was fine for photography. Having switched to a Mac I'd never go back-easier to use better customer support etc.
MTG44 wrote:
I was same as you in only ever had pcs.,and then got a Mac Pro and love it. Much easier to use and it works. Any questions i go to the apple store and get help for free.
Great computer. Only store applications on your internal drive though, use an external drive for the rest.
wtompkins wrote:
Is this a good system to have:
MacBook Pro 2.2GHz Quad-core Intel i7 with Retina Display
15.4-inch (diagonal) Retina display; 2880-by-1800 resolution at 220 pixels per inch
16GB of 1600MHz DDR3L onboard memory
256GB PCIe-based flash storage1
720p FaceTime HD Camera
Intel Iris Pro Graphics
It is a refurb from the apple site.
I've only ever used PC's, but I've heard so much about Apple being better for photography editing.
Thoughts?
Funny, but as soon as I saw your title, my answer was Yes.
Looking at the specs, I have to agree with myself. I got a refurb MBP (mid 2011 model), and I love it. David Pogue has a good book about switching to the Mac, and lynda.com has good instruction, too.
However, I don't think you have to switch to Apple to do good photo editing.
cjc2
Loc: Hellertown PA
That's a great machine and you're going to love it I'm sure!
sueyeisert wrote:
My WD external drive crashed thankfully my computer didn't. I bought a G drive recommended by friends and B&H and so far so good.
The only problem with a G drive is the only ones I have seen won't fit in your shirt pocket.
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