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MacBook Air 11" XCode performance

Hi,

I consider buying a MBA 11" 1.6GHz, 4GB.
Can someone give me some feedback if XCode runs smooth enough to develop for iOS?

Thanks
Sven

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.4)

Posted on Oct 22, 2010 8:35 AM

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User profile for user: Ilham H.
Ilham H.
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Posted on Oct 23, 2010 9:36 AM

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/402026/is-macbook-air-suitable-for-occasional -dev-work-ruby-objective-c-cocoa

Check out that link, although it does discuss the older generation MBA (discussion made in 2008), most developers say it was fine although you should get the most RAM which you will it seems. Although in all honesty I would think the 13.3" screen would be a lot better since it is easier to work with a larger screen.

Personally I have a 15" MBP, I only ever use only a portion when dealing with XCode, so I think a 13" would be best. 11" is pushing it a bit. But its your choice.
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Ilham H.
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Oct 23, 2010 9:36 AM in response to svenroed

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/402026/is-macbook-air-suitable-for-occasional -dev-work-ruby-objective-c-cocoa

Check out that link, although it does discuss the older generation MBA (discussion made in 2008), most developers say it was fine although you should get the most RAM which you will it seems. Although in all honesty I would think the 13.3" screen would be a lot better since it is easier to work with a larger screen.

Personally I have a 15" MBP, I only ever use only a portion when dealing with XCode, so I think a 13" would be best. 11" is pushing it a bit. But its your choice.
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MacBook Air 11" XCode performance

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