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Deb C · Joined: 26 Oct 2014 Posts: 10

Hi all,

I'd like some advice from all my peeps. A friend has a slightly used 2015 MacBook Pro 13.3" she's thinking about selling. I'm sort of interested but am wondering if a 13.3" screen is large enough for editing. Also, any suggestions on what to offer ($$) for it? Many thanks.

Deb

Ted Morrison · Joined: 14 Apr 2017 Posts: 7 Location: Chicago, IL

Hi Deb,

13.3 inches is a bit small for editing however you can always hook up an external monitor which will make editing a lot better. As far as price goes I would find out what processor ie; i3, i5 or i7. Also what size is the hard drive and how much memory it has. Once you get that you can check ebay and see what others have sold for. Hope that helps,

Ted

Bruce · Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 11:34 am Post subject:

13.3" is pretty small for anyone over a certain age, but if you're eyesight is sharp, why not? I mean some people record and edit on iPads which are smaller yet.

Look up used Macs on the Apple site for the high end and then Google "used MacBook Pro" and see how much sites you think you can trust sell them for and somewhere in between is your answer. I'd avoid buying from an unknown individual.

B
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John Kissinger · Joined: 20 Dec 2016 Posts: 15 Location: Detroit

I record and edit in Twisted Wave on a 12.9" iPad Pro as often as possible. Instant on. Dead silent. Two apps at a time (TW + scripts, side-by-side). Love it! And, the sharp resolution of the Retina display makes it all possible.

If TW wasn't feature-crippled on the iPad, I'd never touch a Mac. Sadly, there are several key productivity features in the Mac version of TW that make it a necessary evil.

In short, if that Mac's got a Retina display, 13" is totally doable. If not, maybe it would be better for a travel rig.

todd ellis · Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2017 4:13 pm Post subject:

my laptop is 13.5", and i edit on it all the time.
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Deb C · Joined: 26 Oct 2014 Posts: 10

Thanks everyone for your input. Appreciate it!

Deb

Jack Daniel · Cinquecento Joined: 23 Jun 2016 Posts: 576 Location: SoCal

Also, in case you're thinking of having the MacPro in your booth, it is NOT silent. SSD drives notwithstanding.
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Jason Huggins · Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2017 11:57 am Post subject:

Just to throw a wrench in things, I hate editing on a laptop (I have a 13" macbook air) and instead choose to work on a 27" 5k iMac Smile

DenaliDave · Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2017 11:22 am Post subject:

sdaeley17 · Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2017 1:05 pm Post subject:

I'm a rare breed that actually prefers smaller screens, probably because I've never had a place to mount a larger monitor! I've edited on ipads, a 13 inch macbook air, and my largest screen to date is my 15 inch macbook pro. Never had an issue.
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