Do you have an Apple Store near you? They will have both models on display and you can browse the web, change display settings etc. Might give you a better idea.Thanks fella. I'm used to lugging around a 17" Alienware station so maybe the mass won't affect me, really need to be able to see my wide spreadsheets clearly and worried the smaller 14 inch screen won't give me enough real estate (or I need stronger glasses!! Hahahaaaa!!!!)