Apple MacBook Pro MC700B/A
Slightly underwhelmed - Apple MacBook Pro MC700B/A Laptop

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Slightly underwhelmed
Apple MacBook Pro MC700B/A

DaveJMcW

Member Name: DaveJMcW

Product:

Apple MacBook Pro MC700B/A

Date: 08/07/12

Rating:

Advantages: Decent enough computer

Disadvantages: sluggish

From the moment I bought a white macbook in 2008, I was a convert to Apples whole way of doing computing. Everything seemed faster, less complex and more logical than my PC experience. I've almost forgotten what defragging is.
So when I found I needed more power for my Music writing, I decided to go mad and get a macbook pro. I have to say this computer seems considerably slower than my white macbook. I get the spinning wheel an awful lot when web browsing. Ironically, it is fine for high end stuff like running Logic and orchestral plug ins, editing in iMovie - but it seems to struggle in day to day computer operations. I've even upped the memory to 8gb, reinstalled OSX, taken it to the Apple store.

The computer just seems sluggish. Don't get me wrong, it's still better than any PC I've used, but for the money I spent, and because it's Apple, I expect better.

Summary: Slightly underwhelmed

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