Alright, first off: thanks so much for the replies everyone. I didn't expect this thread to help me so considerably. Def. wanna stick around and maybe be a helpful member, too, in the future.
a 15'' retina is out of my consideration since I don't like carrying anything that is over 13''.
Well, benchmarks are quite close, as people here are writing.
That's the remark I want to contemplate on: I'm def. getting a 13'' one, and I'm not any closer on making the decision, one thing is sure: it's either the maxed out 13'' MBA or the base-entry 13'' rMBP. I won't settle for less for an Air, and won't fork more on an rMBP.
I'd get the entry-level 15 " rMBP if I were you -- it's more future-proof than any of the 13 inch laptops, not to mention the extra physical screen space is great for web work, writing, photography related tasks, etc.
a 15'' retina is out of my consideration since I don't like carrying anything that is over 13''.
gwelmarten said:I think the MBA will struggle. Get the base rMBP...
Well, benchmarks are quite close, as people here are writing.
Brandon263 said:If you are bent on getting a 13 inch one, I'd get the Air with 8 GB. It doesn't have to be the maxed out one, though. The entry level one upgraded with 8 GB ram should be sufficient for your needs.
That's the remark I want to contemplate on: I'm def. getting a 13'' one, and I'm not any closer on making the decision, one thing is sure: it's either the maxed out 13'' MBA or the base-entry 13'' rMBP. I won't settle for less for an Air, and won't fork more on an rMBP.