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Smart yet frugal Mac heads, I need a realistic take on the difference between the two 13" MBP options for my niece who will be a college freshman this Fall. My siblings and I are buying her a computer and she apparently does not want a 15" MBP so we do not have to worry about the retina vs. no retina issue. Here are the only differences (other than $300 in price): 13-inch: 2.5 GHz 2.5GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz 4GB 1600MHz memory 500GB 5400-rpm hard drive1 13-inch: 2.9 GHz 2.9GHz dual-core Intel Core i7 Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz 8GB 1600MHz memory 750GB 5400-rpm hard drive1 Discuss.

Bloody peasant!

I probably saw every episode of McHale's Navy a dozen times growing up. Acted in an amazing list of movies I love. Glad he got a lifetime achievement award last year. That is cool. And he was 95 years old so he had a pretty good, long life.

RIP Ernie.

Tuba Train FTMFW! Nice. Sorry about Robbie Hunter crashing out of the Tour. Bummer for SoAfrica.

Good luck with that, Al. You're kind to help but that is a sacrifice for sure.

Dedication!

Schwartz's is the shiznick! You chose well on the smoked meat selection, and the frites and pickles are perfect! So glad you went and enjoyed it John. Bon soir.

At a circus-like wedding. Two men in Utilikilts. Unfortunately I can confirm one of them sitting in front of us is going Scottish commando. Yeesh.

I don't see why you would bother Larry.

Not I, Dinny. I think JP is not organizing this year, and the Fall Classic event on my calendar is Austin TX, Nov. 18ish. Our putative host may not live in the area any more by then, but I am sure we can figure out something to do with ourselves.

Awesome! The travel team has hit the big time!

Of course Dr. Morphsci is right!

Come on.

A: Creepy.

Knucks, you should have a thread to post when you are DJing online so that people will be more likely to notice in time. Just a thought.

Proud member of the Tyrion fan club! Mike, I hope you have a great day full of biking & BBQ & beer. Wait, that's like every day for you. Think of something special and enjoy! Cheers!

Good to hear, Shelly!

Working on the holiday but I have declared independence from the office! Breakfast couldn't include a Bloody Mary or Ramos Fizz, but I used a jigger anyway. Not its highest and best use, but a very workable soft boiled egg cup.

Have a great 30th Biggie, god of thunder & cakes! Cheers!

It wasn't the freezer's fault so I don't think you should have thrown it out.

Greg, you are looking damn good for 81! I hope the wine and bubbly are plentiful and the snakes are scarce. Have a great one!

Forgot about the separation so who knows how the Beats company will approach possible knock-offs. Probably more likely not to care.

And he learned how to tie a bow tie! What a banner day!