[iMore Question]

I'm looking into Mac computers for law school. Anyone had experience with them in this setting? What would you recommend given that I will be reading, writing and researching A LOT on it for three years? I need a good amount of memory as well. Thoughts?

[iOS Gravity]

If you're taking it to classes and everything, get a Macbook Air.

[tumbleweed4]

Any reason why you suggest that over the 13‑inch MacBook Pro with Retina display?

[iOS Gravity]

Any reason why you suggest that over the 13‑inch MacBook Pro with Retina display?

Aren't you going to be carrying it around? If you want to get the Pro, just get it. I'm not stopping you.

[warcraftWidow]

Any reason why you suggest that over the 13‑inch MacBook Pro with Retina display?

Weight. The Air is plenty powerful for the reading writing and researching you will need to do.

[Jaguarr40]

Weight. The Air is plenty powerful for the reading writing and researching you will need to do.

Karen is right and I don't know a lot about Mac Books but I am learning more and unless you just feel better spending the money for the MBP with retina then go with the air.

[tumbleweed4]

Thanks all! The only thing that was drawing me to the MacBook Pro over the Air was the retina display option. I appreciate you giving me some insight though. I will decide after checking them out at the store as weight does matter when lugging it around!!

[iOS Gravity]

Thanks all! The only thing that was drawing me to the MacBook Pro over the Air was the retina display option. I appreciate you giving me some insight though. I will decide after checking them out at the store as weight does matter when lugging it around!!

Good luck.