Late last month, Apple updated its 2011 MacBook Pro lineup - likely the first and last update before Apple adopts Ivy Bridge in Q2 next year. With the exception of lackluster Quick Sync adoption by Apple and obviously limited GPU options, I have very few major complaints. It's this very combination that I've been using, partially since the introduction of the Sandy Bridge MacBook Pro earlier this year (the Thunderbolt Display didn't arrive until later). Apple gets the mobile revolution in more ways than one, and its MacBook Pro/ Thunderbolt Display combo is the perfect example of that. Only using quad-core CPUs on the 15 and 17-inch models, and offering an optional Thunderbolt Display that can act as a modern day dock makes this platform, particularly the 15-inch model, the perfect candidate for users who want the power and flexibility of a desktop with the portability of a notebook. I can't afford to do both together.The early 2011 MacBook Pro is honestly Apple's best effort to date. I need to know which option I should do first. id=39ZVGXQRF3CZY&coliid=I3TS6MX0EZ9XCW&t… Option 2: Move to Samsung 500 GB SSD ~ $130 USD id=39ZVGXQRF3CZY&coliid=I3QILLSMY8PB0J&p… Note 3: Apple recommends 8 GB max for my late 2011 MacBook Pro but unofficially it can support up to 16 GB. Option 1: Upgrade to Crucial 16 GB (2x8 GB) RAM ~ $85 USD Note 2: My RAM mostly run at 80%-90% capacity all the time and it goes to 90%+ when I use multiple tabs for browsing in Safari/Chrome.ĭue to financial constraints I can't upgrade my RAM and move to SSD at the same time and I need to choose one option.
Most of the time I do all these simultaneously. Note 1: I use my laptop for everyday things like a) Checking mail b) Working on MS office tools c) Browsing the net (opening multiple tabs). Storage: 750 GB SATA drive (350 GB used).
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000 384 MB.I plan to use my laptop for another 1-2 years and I was told to upgrade my RAM or move to SSD to increase its performance / speed.
My late 2011 MacBook Pro has become very slow.
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