I am looking to purchase a 13" model but having trouble deciding between 3 separate choices. These 3 models are based off B&H prices, which is where I get my gear from.
Now this machine I am purchasing will be my everyday computer with only Lightroom and Aperture being the only RAM hungry apps being used.
Here are my choices..
1. Base 2012 MBP non-retina w/ 8GB RAM upgrade and Sammy 830 256 SSD...$1400 (give or take due to where I buy the upgrade parts).
2. Base rMBP w/ 8GB RAM/128 SSD...$1575
3. MacBook Air 1.8 i5 w/ 8GB RAM/128 SSD...$1270
So all 3 models are within a few hundred dollars apart, low to high
I've owned a 11" MBA recently so I'm familiar with the MBA form factor. Do i go the MBA route due to lightest of all? Do I go non-retina MBP for custom upgrading at any time? Do I go brand spanking retina new?
Looking for opinions and why you would go with that choice. I am looking to make this decision sooner than later.
Thanks to those who share there helpful input
Now this machine I am purchasing will be my everyday computer with only Lightroom and Aperture being the only RAM hungry apps being used.
Here are my choices..
1. Base 2012 MBP non-retina w/ 8GB RAM upgrade and Sammy 830 256 SSD...$1400 (give or take due to where I buy the upgrade parts).
2. Base rMBP w/ 8GB RAM/128 SSD...$1575
3. MacBook Air 1.8 i5 w/ 8GB RAM/128 SSD...$1270
So all 3 models are within a few hundred dollars apart, low to high
I've owned a 11" MBA recently so I'm familiar with the MBA form factor. Do i go the MBA route due to lightest of all? Do I go non-retina MBP for custom upgrading at any time? Do I go brand spanking retina new?
Looking for opinions and why you would go with that choice. I am looking to make this decision sooner than later.
Thanks to those who share there helpful input