Q: New Macbook Air over Old Macbook Pro 13" ?
Essentially I would be using it for the following:
- Word Processing (ms office suite)
- Video editing (primarily YT videos) via FCP X
- Music editing / production via Garageband, Logic Pro, and Melodyne
- Adobe Photoshop CS6 (willing to live without retina)
- Probably light gaming
- Coding ( I don't think this should be an issue, but want the ability to write apps for iOS)
- Web surfing obviously
- Building itunes library (currently less than 10gb)
Budget is $1190 or less. I'm definitely getting at least 8gb of ram (16gb if older mbp and falls in budget or 4gb if that would be sufficient for what I'm planning to do) in either scenario. But not sure if I should go for 128 - 256 ssd gb or a higher capactiy hd that usually is found in mbp's. Is the 1.3 ghz processor in the MBA enough for all that? Should I be looking at retina MBP's? A bit lost / clueless.
Looking to purchase today so opinions are very much appreciated and needed asap. Which would work best for my needs? Looking at 13" models. SD card slot would be great, but not necessary since I currently have a PC that has an SD card slot as well as cd/dvd drive.
Mainly interested in new or seller refurbished. Not used unless less than month old or something. Most likely not getting apple care.
Posted on Jan 19, 2014 1:00 PM
Haswell only current Air and Pro yes.
I didnt say "go for the Retina", but you have to consider that:
1. The Pro is far better suited for Video and Gaming than the Air
2. For $100 more than the 8gig 13" Air over the $1300 pro youre getting Retina buttery smooth display and a better machine for Video and gaming.
see the difference:
https://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/features-retina/
As for the Air, dont even think for a second on 4gig over 8gig, for $100 the 8gig is the best single 'most certainly should do if you can' purchase.
4gig is fine for most everything to be sure, indeed my last Air with 2gig would impress most people without doubt on all it could do at once.
however that extra $100 on the 8gig over 4 improves resale value greatly and it cant be added later.
better too much info than too little,........as long as you make an informed choice based upon accurate info.
Posted on Jan 19, 2014 3:00 PM
