You haven't mentioned the most important thing. Is this new laptop replacing your MBP or in addition to it? If replacing it then get the MBA, if in addition then get the MB.
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Recommendation: MacBook or MacBook Air for this type of buyer?
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You haven't mentioned the most important thing. Is this new laptop replacing your MBP or in addition to it? If replacing it then get the MBA, if in addition then get the MB.
The MBP will continue to be my workhorse at the house. The air or MacBook will be the little road warrior.
Yes I agree that a rMBP will be the better option for anyone who has to do much workon his notebook BUT if the USB-C port will become main stream on all Apple notebooks I would wait buying the rMBP since maybe at the end of the year 1 of the 2 USB3 ports on the rMBP will be replace d by a USB-C port.
Absolutely agree. We don't know (almost) anything how it really performs with a Core M processor etc.
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But your TV has HDMI, the rMBP has HDMI and you would be set to go. Why would you want to wait for the USB-C to show up on the rMBP and then go out and buy USB-C to HDMI cable? I can't think of any published benefit to connect your computer over USB-C over HDMI?
Just wait for the natural course of things over the next 3 - 4 years when maybe all peripherals do convert over to USB-C. By then, you maybe ready for your next upgrade.
Save your money...
Get a refurb Air or rMBP.
rMBP $979: http://store.apple.com/us/product/F...-26ghz-dual-core-intel-i5-with-retina-display
MBA 13":
(2013 - $889): http://store.apple.com/us/product/F...nch-macbook-air-13ghz-dual-core-intel-core-i5
(2014 - $929): http://store.apple.com/us/product/GD761LL/B/refurbished-macbook-air-14ghz-dual-core-intel-core-i5
rMB: $1200
Given your budget, you would be saving roughly $400+ (slightly less if you go with the rMBP, but what's a $30 difference).
Get a refurb Air or rMBP.
rMBP $979: http://store.apple.com/us/product/F...-26ghz-dual-core-intel-i5-with-retina-display
MBA 13":
(2013 - $889): http://store.apple.com/us/product/F...nch-macbook-air-13ghz-dual-core-intel-core-i5
(2014 - $929): http://store.apple.com/us/product/GD761LL/B/refurbished-macbook-air-14ghz-dual-core-intel-core-i5
rMB: $1200
Given your budget, you would be saving roughly $400+ (slightly less if you go with the rMBP, but what's a $30 difference).
you carry your iPAD into your pocket??? wtf)))
Maybe you are a girl/woman and you mistake the word pocket with purse and yes in this case an ipad is nice to have
Is that an iPad in your pocket? Or are you just really, really happy to see me?