I've been using my PB G4 15" for the past seven years. I'm going to be a grad student this fall and have been holding out for a great new machine with better form factor. I was a little disappointed with the WWDC new MacBook pro retina just because it's so darn expensive!! I paid 1499 in 2005 for my Powerbook; I can't see myself spending more than that in 2012.
Now the Air is starting to look really good to me. But I'm hesitant because I'm used to my "pro" level laptop; part of the reason I think it's lasted me so long is because it was well-built at the time. How long are these Airs lasting? Do I have a legit concern? BTW I've ruled out the legacy MBP completely. Too heavy, too much of the same old.
What's your advice?
Now the Air is starting to look really good to me. But I'm hesitant because I'm used to my "pro" level laptop; part of the reason I think it's lasted me so long is because it was well-built at the time. How long are these Airs lasting? Do I have a legit concern? BTW I've ruled out the legacy MBP completely. Too heavy, too much of the same old.
What's your advice?