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Which is better for iOS Game Development, Pro or Air?

I'm thinking of buying a MacBook Air. But I want to know which of Pro or Air is good for programming iOS apps. Or maybe Games.

-Is the new 2013 MacBook Air 13" good enough to develop 2D or 3D games for iOS devices?

-Or the Pro is better?


I want to create games for iOS. But I still don't which Macbbok to choose. A little help please? Thanks.

iPod touch, iOS 6.1.3, 4th Generation

Posted on Sep 23, 2013 1:25 AM

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Posted on Sep 23, 2013 1:54 AM

You can get by with a MacBook Air but I always recommend the largest screen and fastest processor you can afford. A MacBook Pro would be better but not required.

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Sep 23, 2013 7:40 AM in response to Eric Grylls

All current Mac, including the Air will run Xcode. The question is what else will you be running at the same time.


If money is an issue, buy a refurb'd Mac mini ($550.00), max the ram (16GB $150) and then get the largest LCD you can afford ($300 will go big). Should be USD$1000 or less by the time you get done and you won't have to work on a crowded screen.

Which is better for iOS Game Development, Pro or Air?

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