Empty_Quarter
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I never thought I'd actually do this, but time comes where it's time to update. As you can see from my specs below, I'm fairly outdated. The logical thing to do would be to upgrade the core components... but I don't game anymore, and whatever intensive tasks I do is covered with nicely specced machines at work.
So I'm seriously considering a mac. I love my music, I edit lots of photos with Lightroom, and do the usual surfing. I travel a lot too, so the portability aspect would be nice (hence why I'm not looking at the iMac). This will be my main go to machine plugged into my trusty 2408WFP when I'm at home.
Now here is the dilemma, do I get a weaker Mbp with small SSD and retina, or a better spec'd Mbp without the retina? Speaking from a purely photography point of view?
I speaking strictly a 13" Mbp, not considering a 15" whatsoever
I'm sure the retina would be better... But here's my concern, my photo archives alone would eat up the entire storage drive. I'm not sure I'm overly happy about using an external, because like I said... I travel a lot, don't want to drag around a hard drive.
Gadget wise, I prefer android tbh (though i do have an ipad), but I don't think there would be any compatibility issues with a Mac.
Suggestions?
So I'm seriously considering a mac. I love my music, I edit lots of photos with Lightroom, and do the usual surfing. I travel a lot too, so the portability aspect would be nice (hence why I'm not looking at the iMac). This will be my main go to machine plugged into my trusty 2408WFP when I'm at home.
Now here is the dilemma, do I get a weaker Mbp with small SSD and retina, or a better spec'd Mbp without the retina? Speaking from a purely photography point of view?
I speaking strictly a 13" Mbp, not considering a 15" whatsoever
I'm sure the retina would be better... But here's my concern, my photo archives alone would eat up the entire storage drive. I'm not sure I'm overly happy about using an external, because like I said... I travel a lot, don't want to drag around a hard drive.
Gadget wise, I prefer android tbh (though i do have an ipad), but I don't think there would be any compatibility issues with a Mac.
Suggestions?