Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/08/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Mark, I took a similar upgrade path 3 weeks ago. My 12" G4 just wasn't cutting it any more. Here's what I did and why: Although there is a nice Apple store here, barely fifteen minutes from my house, I bought from Mac Connection for several reasons. They gave me free shipping (even though I ordered over the phone) and they sold and installed for me copies of Parallels and Windows XP Pro at a reasonable price; also, I didn't have to pay sales tax. I need Windows because there are several applications I need to run in my day job that are only available in Windows. Plus, I have bought much from them and their sibling PC Connection over the years and I am a satisfied customer. I bought this: http://www.macconnection.com/IPA/Shop/Product/Detail.htm?sku=9899497 or http://tinyurl.com/n5jrgk Although my back would probably very much prefer my buying the 13" my eyes will be much happier with the 15". I spent a lot of time reading internet posts complaining about the lack of a matte screen version of the 15". Then I went into the Apple store and compared 17" matte and glossy versions side by side. I decided I would be happier with the glossy version (better blacks) and I couldn't see myself with a 17" laptop in any event. Of course the week after I got mine Apple made a 15" matte version available. I still think I'm going to be happier with the glossy, punchier screen. Finally, whatever you get, allow a full afternoon for configuring and updating your new software. Even though I bought everything new out of the box(es) when I turned it on everything needed to sign on and grade up. Unbelievable. Hope this helps. Let us know what you get and how you like it. --Bob