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The only thing this new MacBook Pro has over the Chromebook Pixel (LS) is OSX (iffy as a positive with the availability of Chrubuntu), a better graphics chip, a

The only thing this new MacBook Pro has over the Chromebook Pixel (LS) is OSX (iffy as a positive with the availability of Chrubuntu), a better graphics chip, and more hard drive space. Not sure that's worth $700...

soylentcola 11y ago
As always, it depends on what you want to use it for. I say this even as a borderline Apple "hater" but if you want to use the notebook for running Office or the Adobe suite or any number of OSX- (or even Windows-) only software, running the Chromebook OS or Chrubuntu won't get you what you need, regardless of savings. Not saying I'd personally shell out for a MBP (because there's nothing I need that is OSX-only) but most of my applications need at least OSX or Windows to run.
- warfangle 11y ago
  Well, it will if you run a VM :) I still don't see the $700 difference.
ebiester 11y ago
http://thenextweb.com/google/2015/05/17/i-switched-from-a-macbook-pro-to-a-chromebook-pixel-2-heres-what-happened/ http://thenextweb.com/google/2015/05/17/i-switched-from-a-ma... doesn't inspire confidence in ChromeOS...
- Navarr 11y ago
  Sounds a lot like the good ol' "the apps aren't there problem." The writer there loves it, but recognizes that if you're using the Office suite or need Photoshop it's obviously not going to work for you yet. Basically in one week the author realized that his existing workflow wouldn't transition exactly over to a different operating system, surprising nobody.
- warfangle 11y ago
  Which is why I qualified with Chrubuntu.
  - ebiester 11y ago
    At least with https://www.reddit.com/r/chrubuntu/ https://www.reddit.com/r/chrubuntu/ as a reference point, it looks like the $700 is in not having to deal with system configuration and debugging before you can use it.
rsynnott 11y ago
Also, a quad core processor with far larger cache (it's the version with the 128MB eDRAM), far faster graphics, higher resolution screen, and four times the storage. The 13" rMBP would be a generally better comparison, albeit still with substantially faster graphics, but it's the same price as the high-end Pixel, so I suppose less of an interesting talking point.
- warfangle 11y ago
  > a quad core processor with far larger cache (it's the version with the 128MB eDRAM) The 128MB of eDRAM is for the Iris Pro integrated graphics. > far faster graphics I was not disputing this. > higher resolution screen Well, more raw pixels. Lower DPI. > four times the storage. Again, not disputing this. Still don't see the $700 of value.
  - rsynnott 11y ago
    > The 128MB of eDRAM is for the Iris Pro integrated graphics. Common misconception. The CPU uses it as well, as an L4 cache. > Well, more raw pixels. Lower DPI. Yes, that's what "higher resolution" means... > Still don't see the $700 of value. In that case, you'd probably be better off with the 13" MBP, which is the same price as the high-end Pixel and closer to it spec-wise.
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soylentcola 11y ago

As always, it depends on what you want to use it for. I say this even as a borderline Apple "hater" but if you want to use the notebook for running Office or the Adobe suite or any number of OSX- (or even Windows-) only software, running the Chromebook OS or Chrubuntu won't get you what you need, regardless of savings. Not saying I'd personally shell out for a MBP (because there's nothing I need that is OSX-only) but most of my applications need at least OSX or Windows to run.

warfangle 11y ago
Well, it will if you run a VM :) I still don't see the $700 difference.

ebiester 11y ago

http://thenextweb.com/google/2015/05/17/i-switched-from-a-macbook-pro-to-a-chromebook-pixel-2-heres-what-happened/ http://thenextweb.com/google/2015/05/17/i-switched-from-a-ma... doesn't inspire confidence in ChromeOS...

Navarr 11y ago
Sounds a lot like the good ol' "the apps aren't there problem." The writer there loves it, but recognizes that if you're using the Office suite or need Photoshop it's obviously not going to work for you yet. Basically in one week the author realized that his existing workflow wouldn't transition exactly over to a different operating system, surprising nobody.
warfangle 11y ago
Which is why I qualified with Chrubuntu.
- ebiester 11y ago
  At least with https://www.reddit.com/r/chrubuntu/ https://www.reddit.com/r/chrubuntu/ as a reference point, it looks like the $700 is in not having to deal with system configuration and debugging before you can use it.

rsynnott 11y ago

Also, a quad core processor with far larger cache (it's the version with the 128MB eDRAM), far faster graphics, higher resolution screen, and four times the storage. The 13" rMBP would be a generally better comparison, albeit still with substantially faster graphics, but it's the same price as the high-end Pixel, so I suppose less of an interesting talking point.

warfangle 11y ago
> a quad core processor with far larger cache (it's the version with the 128MB eDRAM) The 128MB of eDRAM is for the Iris Pro integrated graphics. > far faster graphics I was not disputing this. > higher resolution screen Well, more raw pixels. Lower DPI. > four times the storage. Again, not disputing this. Still don't see the $700 of value.
- rsynnott 11y ago
  > The 128MB of eDRAM is for the Iris Pro integrated graphics. Common misconception. The CPU uses it as well, as an L4 cache. > Well, more raw pixels. Lower DPI. Yes, that's what "higher resolution" means... > Still don't see the $700 of value. In that case, you'd probably be better off with the 13" MBP, which is the same price as the high-end Pixel and closer to it spec-wise.
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