Looking for some advice. I am looking to buy my first Mac Laptop after years of using Windows based machines.
I had pretty much convinced myself that I would get the new MacBook Pro with Retina Display, but have got to thinking over the last couple of days that actually that is probably overkill for what I would use it for. For the most part I will just be browsing the net, doing some web dev, watching videos etc.
I currently have a £265 Apple gift voucher which means I am locked in to buying in store. I also have access to a student discount.
I have been looking at the Air's, but am limited to what the have in store. Ideally I would have gone for the following:
MacBook Air 13"
1.8GHz Intel Dual-Core Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 2.8GHz
8GB 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM
256GB Flash Storage
However that isn't available in-store the closest I can get is:
MacBook Air 11"
2.0GHz Intel Dual-Core Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz
8GB 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM
256GB Flash Storage
or
MacBook Air 13"
1.8GHz Intel Dual-Core Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 2.8GHz
4GB 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM
256GB Flash Storage
The difference is about £110 more for the 11", which isn't an issue. I just wanted to get a view from everyone here. So wanted to check:
1) The MBPr is overkill for me
2) I wouldn't notice the difference day to day between 1.8GHz and 2.0GHz (I read somewhere its essentially paying hundreds to save seconds, i.e. not a good investment)
3) I'm going to need that extra 4gb RAM aren't I?
4) Would you get the 11" or the 13"? Given my situation with the voucher.
I had pretty much convinced myself that I would get the new MacBook Pro with Retina Display, but have got to thinking over the last couple of days that actually that is probably overkill for what I would use it for. For the most part I will just be browsing the net, doing some web dev, watching videos etc.
I currently have a £265 Apple gift voucher which means I am locked in to buying in store. I also have access to a student discount.
I have been looking at the Air's, but am limited to what the have in store. Ideally I would have gone for the following:
MacBook Air 13"
1.8GHz Intel Dual-Core Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 2.8GHz
8GB 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM
256GB Flash Storage
However that isn't available in-store the closest I can get is:
MacBook Air 11"
2.0GHz Intel Dual-Core Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz
8GB 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM
256GB Flash Storage
or
MacBook Air 13"
1.8GHz Intel Dual-Core Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 2.8GHz
4GB 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM
256GB Flash Storage
The difference is about £110 more for the 11", which isn't an issue. I just wanted to get a view from everyone here. So wanted to check:
1) The MBPr is overkill for me
2) I wouldn't notice the difference day to day between 1.8GHz and 2.0GHz (I read somewhere its essentially paying hundreds to save seconds, i.e. not a good investment)
3) I'm going to need that extra 4gb RAM aren't I?
4) Would you get the 11" or the 13"? Given my situation with the voucher.