Macbook Air or Pro

[LiilPagla]

I want to buy a new macbook for my programming related work, so need help which one i should buy Air or Pro

any suggestions ?

 

[Just_Me_D]

I recommend the MacBook Pro.

 

[phreddyl]

I would also wait to see what's announced next week

 

[nikkimd11]

I want to buy a new macbook for my programming related work, so need help which one i should buy Air or Pro

any suggestions ?

Definitely recommend the MacBook Pro unless your Ina strict budget, MacBook Air is less expensive.

 

[naterudd]

I would recommend the Pro for the retina display. If you can afford it, I would go for it.

 

[Bill2Bo]

I have a 2014 air and sometimes it struggles with Xcode. Go with the pro if you can afford it.

 

[TheMadTurtle]

Buh-by MBAir...

 

[nutmac]

For development, having a larger screen is a huge help. I recommend getting 15" if budget allows (or get used or refurbished).

 

[badelhas]

If you can't afford the pro and all you do is surf the web and stuff like that, the Air will be enough. Otherwise, get the Pro!

 

[hari4u]

I own neither of them but I recommend going for the Pro model, coz what if you get into some serious professional work in the future..

 

[eh-up]

I've used both for development work but it really depends on what you are developing. That said, I find that the more screen space you can get the better as most ide's need space

 

[lecrae]

I've never owned a MacBook Pro but based on what you what to use it for I would say get the Pro! I have an Air which I love but it may not be powerful enough to do programming

 

[desk1913hi]

Is the new MacBook Pro worth it, if you are coming from a four year old iMac? I am looking to done size.

 

[Vegard Svendsen]

I would reccomend the Macbook Pro, especially the new one seems better in every way. Only negative side is the price, but I still feel that the Macbook Air should be considered a legacy product at this point.

 

[Evilguppy]

I retired my MBA 2012 when I got my iPad baby pro and my 7 Plus.
And for the first time ever I am not lusting after the new MacBook.
Color me shocked, lol. I feel zero need for it, my wallet is finally able to chill out and relax.

 

[anon(8910885)]

Go for the Pro. It's powerful with the latest chips yet ultraportable like the Air. The only thing you're giving away is the high price and lack of ports.

 

[niharikasarma]

I don't do any programming, but I do video editing on a regular basis. I think the MacBook Air is great for a casual user, but if you want a laptop for more heavy-duty work the Pro is the way to go. The new models look great. I've done video editing with Final Cut on a MacBook Air before and I wasn't impressed.

 

[hero11]

If you use it for work go MBP.

 

[golfinggod]

Definitely the pro. Definitely. People have complained about the new releases saying it's no longer for the 'pro' user (see: lack of ports) but it's still so, so much better than the Air.

 

[kristenelaine1991]

I personally like the macbook air because I love how slim it is. It really depends on what benefits you are looking for and what you are planning to use the laptop/computer for.