After 10 years since playing CMx1, it's time for me to get back in the game. I've a new MacBook Pro arriving next week with the following specs:
Processor: 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 w/ 6MB shared L3 cache
Memory: 8GB of 1600MHz DDR3L
Storage: 256GB Flash
Display: 15.4-inch supporting resolutions at 2880x1800, 1920x1200, 1680x1050, 1280x800, and 1024x640
Graphics/Video Support: Intel HD Graphics 4000/NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 1GB of GDDR5 memory
The machine comes with OS X Lion, which I can upgrade for free to Mountain Lion when it's released next month. I plan to dual boot via Boot Camp to Windows 7 Home Premium w/SP1 (64bit).
I'd very much appreciate the community's thoughts on which version of CMBN+CF I should buy, Mac or Win (I prefer disks in either case) and if the target Windows OS is good enough or do I need Pro. (If Mac is the consensus, assume I should hold off on Mountain Lion upgrade.)
TIA and looking forward to participating here more as I get into the game.
