Hey guys,
I'm about to buy a new Macbook and really really stumped as to which one out the following three to choose from!!
I'll be mainly using it for Web Development (Adobe Suite etc..) as well as some Multi-Track Audio Recording / Mixing... So I do need some guts!
1. 13" cMBP - i7 2.9GHZ + 256gb SSD + 16gb RAM (Manually Upgraded) = Around $2,100
2. 13" rMBP - i7 3.0GHZ + 256 SSD + 8gb Ram = Around $2,000
3. 13" MBAir i7 1.7GHZ + 256GB Flash + 8gb Ram = Around $1,700
I'm not too fussed about budget (or saving money) as It's more important that the machine will perform well, but I am fussed about portability so the 15" is out... and too expensive.
Obviously the first option would seem the best, but then I don't get either the benefits of a Retina screen OR better battery performance...
What I'm really unsure of is if
a) Do I really need 16gb of Ram?
b) Will I actually notice the difference in performance between the three?
I'm actually also thinking the worst performer out of the three would be number 2? (13" rMBP) as the specs are roughly the same as the AIR but the Retina screen will be more CPU/GPU intensive? and the AIR has a better GPU? 5000 over 4000... Is this a correct judgement?
If I don't really need 16gb and the CPU performance between all three will be so similar, then the AIR seems the winner?
Are there any other downsides or pro's that I may have not factored / mentioned?
Or any other advice!!
Also, lastly, I can't wait either (for an updated rMBP) as I need it as soon as the next few days...
Thanks in advance and sorry for the long post!
Cheers
I'm about to buy a new Macbook and really really stumped as to which one out the following three to choose from!!
I'll be mainly using it for Web Development (Adobe Suite etc..) as well as some Multi-Track Audio Recording / Mixing... So I do need some guts!
1. 13" cMBP - i7 2.9GHZ + 256gb SSD + 16gb RAM (Manually Upgraded) = Around $2,100
2. 13" rMBP - i7 3.0GHZ + 256 SSD + 8gb Ram = Around $2,000
3. 13" MBAir i7 1.7GHZ + 256GB Flash + 8gb Ram = Around $1,700
I'm not too fussed about budget (or saving money) as It's more important that the machine will perform well, but I am fussed about portability so the 15" is out... and too expensive.
Obviously the first option would seem the best, but then I don't get either the benefits of a Retina screen OR better battery performance...
What I'm really unsure of is if
a) Do I really need 16gb of Ram?
b) Will I actually notice the difference in performance between the three?
I'm actually also thinking the worst performer out of the three would be number 2? (13" rMBP) as the specs are roughly the same as the AIR but the Retina screen will be more CPU/GPU intensive? and the AIR has a better GPU? 5000 over 4000... Is this a correct judgement?
If I don't really need 16gb and the CPU performance between all three will be so similar, then the AIR seems the winner?
Are there any other downsides or pro's that I may have not factored / mentioned?
Or any other advice!!
Also, lastly, I can't wait either (for an updated rMBP) as I need it as soon as the next few days...
Thanks in advance and sorry for the long post!
Cheers
