12-23-2014 08:28 AM
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    I am a college student and first-time Mac buyer. I am looking for a laptop that I can use for homework and organization. I am, however, prone to accidents and terrified of damaging my laptop. I am more concerned about damage from dropping it.
    I realize that I must be careful with it, but I want to know if there is a Macbook that is more durable than the others.
    12-22-2014 11:36 PM
  2. LockOnTech's Avatar
    LockOnTech
    Probably the macbook air is okay, there are less moving parts as the macbook air uses flash storage vs the macbook pro with a hard disk drive. If you are worried about drops they make cases for macbooks, I have this case.

    https://forums.imore.com/e?link=http...token=nDoluGw5


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    12-22-2014 11:47 PM
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    anastasiabrown
    I also recommend air!
    12-23-2014 02:54 AM
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    warcraftWidow
    Originally Posted by LockOnTech
    Probably the macbook air is okay, there are less moving parts as the macbook air uses flash storage vs the macbook pro with a hard disk drive. If you are worried about drops they make cases for macbooks, I have this case.

    https://forums.imore.com/e?link=http...token=JVLLj0Gx


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    The retina Pro also does not have a spinning disk drive.

    That being said, the uses the OP listed would make the Pro overkill. The Air will work great.
    12-23-2014 06:57 AM
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    LockOnTech
    Originally Posted by Karenkcoulter
    The retina Pro also does not have a spinning disk drive.

    That being said, the uses the OP listed would make the Pro overkill. The Air will work great.
    Good looking out, thank you for the clarification.


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    12-23-2014 08:28 AM
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