I am doing a presentation system installation and must now decide on the right MacBook.
The system includes two projectors and two 19" LCD panels connected through a matrix (splitter box).
Given the high price of the projectors I must keep the price of the controller laptop down as much as possible. The laptop will be a multi-user item and some are saying Windows is a must, while other don't care.
I am going to go with a MacBook to cover both Mac OS and Windows OS but which one is best right now?
My options are:
1. Refurb aluminum MacBook ($1199)
2. Refurb black MacBook ($1149)
3. Refurb white MacBook ($1049)
4. New white MacBook ($1149)
Here are some of the considerations I must contend with.
Aluminum MacBook is 2.0 GHz, no firewire, has the new mini-Display port (which I don't like) but does have better graphics for running HD content.
BlackBook is 2.5 GHz, has firewire, has bigger hard drive, has mini-DVI port but has less capable graphics.
Refurb white MacBook is 2.1 GHz, has firewire, has mini-DVI but less capable grahics but is best price.
New white MacBook is 2.0 GHz, has firewire, has new mini-Display port (which I don't like) but does have better graphics.
Given that we will need to be running Windows some of the time, is the BlackBook better with it's faster processor? Is the graphics in this model up to running HD content within a presentation or on it's own (I'm pretty sure it is)?
The new models have better graphics but are tied to the new mini-Display port. Is the port going to cause me problems outputting to projection system? Weren't there issues with the display port not outputting some HD content unless connected to the new Apple display?
I'm guessing the BlackBook will be gone soon. Should I just go for it?
Need some input fast as I'm really having a hard time pulling the trigger (which isn't usually like me).
Thanks.
The system includes two projectors and two 19" LCD panels connected through a matrix (splitter box).
Given the high price of the projectors I must keep the price of the controller laptop down as much as possible. The laptop will be a multi-user item and some are saying Windows is a must, while other don't care.
I am going to go with a MacBook to cover both Mac OS and Windows OS but which one is best right now?
My options are:
1. Refurb aluminum MacBook ($1199)
2. Refurb black MacBook ($1149)
3. Refurb white MacBook ($1049)
4. New white MacBook ($1149)
Here are some of the considerations I must contend with.
Aluminum MacBook is 2.0 GHz, no firewire, has the new mini-Display port (which I don't like) but does have better graphics for running HD content.
BlackBook is 2.5 GHz, has firewire, has bigger hard drive, has mini-DVI port but has less capable graphics.
Refurb white MacBook is 2.1 GHz, has firewire, has mini-DVI but less capable grahics but is best price.
New white MacBook is 2.0 GHz, has firewire, has new mini-Display port (which I don't like) but does have better graphics.
Given that we will need to be running Windows some of the time, is the BlackBook better with it's faster processor? Is the graphics in this model up to running HD content within a presentation or on it's own (I'm pretty sure it is)?
The new models have better graphics but are tied to the new mini-Display port. Is the port going to cause me problems outputting to projection system? Weren't there issues with the display port not outputting some HD content unless connected to the new Apple display?
I'm guessing the BlackBook will be gone soon. Should I just go for it?
Need some input fast as I'm really having a hard time pulling the trigger (which isn't usually like me).
Thanks.