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phero

macrumors member
Original poster
May 3, 2013
45
1
Two options:
- MBA base + iPad mini 2
- rMBP 2.4/8/256

Both are about the same price. Which would you pick, and why?
 

Beezy253

macrumors 6502
Sep 19, 2013
350
12
Tacoma, WA
Personally, I would go with the rMBP.

I would not be able to live with the screen on the MBA for 3-4 years (how long I usually keep my MacBooks for)

Also, The Silver bezel on the Air is a no go for me.

Target's going to have the iPad Minis for $299 + you get a $75 Gift card, on Black Friday.

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oh ya, Save on Tax ($120ish) by buying from a reseller located out of state.

Power Max, MacMall, B&H Photo, ETC

If you buy from MacMall, they have a 3% promo code.
 

cheesyappleuser

macrumors 6502a
Apr 5, 2011
557
208
Portugal
MBA 13" base + iPad mini 2, OR rMBP 13" 2.4/8/256

From those options the rMBP is a no-brainer for me.
Considering an iPad, it all depends on your usage. To read stuff for, let's say, college, I'd just pick up the iPad Air. If you want to use it in your hands I'd go for the mini.
(if you're undecided just look at the mini's display issues)
 

tenganis

macrumors member
Nov 16, 2013
43
0
Two options:
- MBA base + iPad mini 2
- rMBP 2.4/8/256

Both are about the same price. Which would you pick, and why?

Although the MBA + iPad mini 2 is pretty tempting I'd have to go with the rMBP, but maybe it's because I need a computer and already have an IPad.

Also, if you are talking of the 11 inch MBA, the need for an IPad is not as big since the MBA is already so portable!
 
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