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Base to 8gb if you want to future proof although 4gb shoud be more than adequate for browsing and general computing.

 

Upgrade base to 8gb RAM - 1299$

 

I'm in college and want to carry light. First macbook and currently using a 11" netbook. I just ordered the 13" 2.8 i5 8gb/128ssd.

 

cMBP?

 

Oops. The air I ordered. Rmbp is too much to pay since I'm in college.

 

Air max out at 2.0GHZ...not 2.8

 

Ahh, that makes more sense

 

I got the 1.8ghz. Sorry for the typo.

 

Just ordered the base with 8gb RAM. It seems to increase delivery time by a week?

 

In order of priority I would say:

1) Increase RAM to 8Gb

2) Increase SSD to 256Gb

3) Increase CPU to 2Ghz i7

The CPU bump is probably the least important for most people. I went for all three, though

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Its worth it

 

I know! Although those upgrades are expensive! . That's why I only upgraded the ram. So just to save some bucks I'll have to do with 128gb - thank god for Dropbox

 

Indeed, and at least with the 2012 MBA you can connect external discs with USB 3.0, which is *way* faster than USB 2.0. The RAM is not possible to extend at all, though, so is the priority over SSD capacity, if you have to make a choice.

If you do need more storage space, this new G-Tech USB 3.0 drive is nice (and pretty cheap): http://www.g-technology.com/products/g-drive-slim.cfm

(BTW USB 2.0 versions of this drive are still on sale in some places, so if you go for this drive, make sure its a USB 3.0 one!)

 

Honestly, I would just buy the non-upgraded at Amazon. But it depends on your financial situation. Money is a focus point for me, so a 200$ saving would be nice. If you do heavy tasking then you might have to plunge for a upgrade, but if you're normal user then don't

 

If there is a deal that can save you some money, go for it. I got mine on sale but I wasn't able to upgrade the RAM.

 

Go for it, you won't regret your decision. I love my 2012 Air!