MacBook pro ???

[purplenut]

Ok have decided to get the MacBook pro but not to sure what the difference will be in the new one released this week i5 or the one before it.
Just thought someone here with one might be able to shed some light

[raymondkerr]

the main difference is the new intel sandy bridge processor version of the i5. You'll get the new thunderbolt (mini display port) connector as well, twice the speed of USB3 and 10x the speed of USB2. Although there are no devices yet to take advantage of these speeds, I reckon Hard Disk companies will jump on the bandwagon very soon indeed, the new connection is dual bandwidth also, meaning you can stream 1080p full HD video and data at the same time.

I would say go with the new one. Rumours are that the new models are 50% faster than last years models, the base 13" i5 is 50% quicker in performance than last years "top end" 13" macbook pro.

[Aran]

+1 on the new model.

I have the previous 13" and think the size is perfect

[Danosborne6661]

13's are spot on, if you want to save yourself some good money then you can get them off ebay and some fair prices!

[Big G]

I have the 2010 15" i7 MBP and I love it to bits, but I have heard good things about the new range. I would give it a month just for any bits to be ironed out as usual

the 8gb ram upgrade was worth every penny to me as I run a lot of things every day and for £70 from crucial it's a no brainer. apple want too much for their upgrade

[purplenut]

Thanks guys,some good advice there.

[Big G]

Originally Posted by raymondkerr

You'll get the new thunderbolt (mini display port) connector as well, twice the speed of USB3 and 10x the speed of USB2. Although there are no devices yet to take advantage of these speeds,

Lacie released a external HDD at the same time I think