Macbook Pro or Air?

Started by Ironman, February 04, 2015, 03:19:08 PM

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deanwebb

#15
February 19, 2015, 09:27:24 AM
Why not 256GB SSD *and* 16GB RAM?
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Ironman

#16
February 19, 2015, 09:28:27 AM
Quote from: deanwebb on February 19, 2015, 09:27:24 AM
Why not 256GB SSD *and* 16GB RAM?

Looking at refurbs. I was leaning towards the 16GB of RAM because the SSD can be upgraded and the RAM cannot but 16GB might be overkill and the SSD's are pricey so it might be a waste to go that route.

Seittit

#17
February 19, 2015, 10:04:18 AM
Always go with higher RAM, you can always iSCSI over more hard disk space

icecream-guy

#18
February 19, 2015, 11:03:03 AM
lots of vids or music go for storage,   but more memory is always better,

if you could clearly fit into one of these categories
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/macbook-pro-retina-display-faq/macbook-pro-retina-display-13-how-to-upgrade-ssd-storage.html

get the 16G RAM and upgrade the SSD
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Ironman

#19
February 19, 2015, 11:31:29 AM
Thanks for the info!

mmcgurty

#20
February 20, 2015, 08:18:12 AM
Go for the 16GB

Ironman

#21
February 24, 2015, 01:51:09 PM
Got the 8GB RAM and 256GB HD, mainly because I use a program called Transmit to keep our family photo folder in sync with a NAS. I keep it on my macbook and its approaching 50GBs in size now. I have to clean it up but I like keeping it on my laptop because it makes the updates very easy IMO.

LynK

#22
February 24, 2015, 02:35:17 PM
i just got my new 2K macbook pro 15". Boots up completely in 6 seconds (or less). I chose to get more RAM/less HDD because I have tons of flash drives...
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Ironman

#23
February 24, 2015, 02:42:18 PM
Quote from: LynK on February 24, 2015, 02:35:17 PM
i just got my new 2K macbook pro 15". Boots up completely in 6 seconds (or less). I chose to get more RAM/less HDD because I have tons of flash drives...

What did you get for RAM, 16? 6 seconds!!! My just came in the mail this morning so I haven't messed with it yet.

mmcgurty

#24
February 24, 2015, 03:52:16 PM
If you need more storage space, check this out:

http://www.pny.eu/product/s-24-222/Accessories-for-Apple/StorEDGE-/

I have the 128GB version in my Apple 15" Macbook Pro Retina from Mid 2012.  Works great!  I got it for like $79.95 during a sale on Amazon once.

wintermute000

#25
March 06, 2015, 05:03:05 PM
too late I guess but I would always say: can you run a 8Gb / 4 vCPU VM on it. If no, pass..... VIRL requires 8Gb/4vCPU. lol

Well GNS3 IOU VM runs OK on my work i7-4600u (dual core) so at least you're covered there!
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