MacBook Pro 13" - suitable for processing?

[julianhj]

I've always been a PC user, and have previously swayed away from Macs due to the cost and the fact my software was mainly Windows-based. My Dell Studio 15 is getting a bit old and I was speccing up a replacement. The prices were not far off a MBP 13". The key factor is the screen, I'm sure anything I do will not tax any reasonable new machine's CPU, but the screen is a different matter.

I have a lovely 1440x900 matte screen on the Dell, but the MBP 13" only comes with a glossy screen. The Apple Store employee I spoke to said that the glossy screen could make images look better/more vibrant than they would appear on other screens. I currently use an X-Rite i1 Display 2 calibrator on all my screens. My two questions are:

1) Will 13" be big enough for Lightroom etc?

2) Will I get a decent representation on a glossy screen?

 

[julianhj]

Cheers. Which size screen do you have? The glossiness (sp?) is something I think I can live with, providing I won't be way out with brightness etc.

I've managed for the Dell 1440x900 for a few years without too much issue. Most of my processing is done on my desktop.

The MBP is 1280x800, so the loss of pixels and a couple of inches is my main concern - I was wondering if anyone in a similar position could advise?

 

[julianhj]

I went for the 13" MBP in the end, chears for the replies. I'm very happy with it, and having it on my lap, comparing it with my Dell, I think I've made the right choice.