I know this is the wrong section but I need the advice of those who know computers more then I do. I'm undecided between the AIR and the PRO. I don't do a lot on the computer, surf, email, photos and itunes so I don't need the most powerful unit but i know the AIR just came out so it's technology should be good for at least the next few years. Any advice would be appreciated.
If you want an overpriced, inferiorly-spec'ed machine that has an incredible "coolness" factor, go with the MacBook Air. If you was a solid machine that will last you for years, spec-wise, and is still pretty awesome, go with the MacBook Pro. ... and save several hundred dollars in the process...
Definitely a Pro. Better yet, get a white MacBook and save more cash.
Good idea. But if you have an extra couple hundred dollars around and want a really good machine, why not spend a bit extra and get your money's worth.
Personally I wouldn't buy a Mac at this time. January is right around the corner and Apple may update the machines by then.
Good idea. But if you have an extra couple hundred dollars around and want a really good machine, why not spend a bit extra and get your money's worth.
Personally I wouldn't buy a Mac at this time. January is right around the corner and Apple may update the machines by then.
I agree. Bought my Pro over a year ago. That's the nature of the beast, a few months after you buy a computer the shiny new models hit the shelves. I just maxed the RAM, and put in a bigger internal hard drive. I don't plan on upgrading for a few more years at least.
Agreed. My 17" MB Pro is 3.5 years old running a 2.4 C2D chip, maxed at 4 gigs of ram and a 500 gig 7200 rpm WD hd. Runs great and has taken a beating.
Definitely a pro, the air is cool and thin but that's it, the pro is definitely the way to go, when i decided it's time for an upgrade from my MacBook i'm going with the Pro
Also the question is, if your an iPad owner. Do you really want another mobile device? If your in to video editing and such, why not get a desktop like the iMac, and use your iPad for "on the go" stuff. you know, have power and performance at home, and the speed and mobilelity on the go,
If you want an overpriced, inferiorly-spec'ed machine that has an incredible "coolness" factor, go with the MacBook Air. If you was a solid machine that will last you for years, spec-wise, and is still pretty awesome, go with the MacBook Pro. ... and save several hundred dollars in the process...
Agreed, the only good thing I can see about the AIR is that it uses a solid state drive, but no CD drive.
If you really wanted to you can install an SSD in your MBP yourself.
For the cost of upgraded SSD in this market right now...you could have seemingly INFINITE storage on a normal Macbook or MBP. 1TB internal is coming WAY down, external is already super cheap.
For the cost of upgraded SSD in this market right now...you could have seemingly INFINITE storage on a normal Macbook or MBP. 1TB internal is coming WAY down, external is already super cheap.
This is true. I just bought a 1TB external for CHEAP. Waiting a little bit for prices on the internal, and I'm all over it.
Internal MB/MBP drives at 1TB are hovering around the $115-$120 mark. Amazing deal when you think of what even a 250gb drive cost as little as a year ago.
