Where to Buy a MacBook Pro
Be sure to read How To Choose a Mac for overall tips and ideas on selecting and buying a Mac.
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2011 MacBook Pro
Highly recommended, a big advance over the 2010 model. See the review of the 2011 Apple MacBook Pro quad-core.
If you want fast, then be sure to get the OWC 240GB 6Gbps SSD; get the cheapest Apple drive, then replace it. Then replace the stock 4GB with 8/12/16GB memory.
(2.4GHz is also a great choice)
Getting the best MacBook Pro for you
The mirror-like regular screen is truly awful under some lighting conditions, so I won’t buy any MacBook Pro without the anti-glare screen.
Professionals and demanding users should look at the MPG Pro Laptop upgrade.
Upgrading
OWC has a wide variety of upgrades including memory, internal hard drives, external storage, and much more.
Your best deal
Options:
- You can get a new Mac from our recommended vendor B&H Photo. B&H charges sales tax only in New York, and often includes extra software and free shipping. Here is our hand-selected list of recommended MacBook Pro models.
- You can save 15% over new by buying refurbished from the Apple Store.
- You can get a new Mac at Apple, and custom configure it — but that’s often an expensive proposition compared to a “just right” high performance MPG Pro Laptop.
