2013 MBA or 2012 cMBP?

[Constancex]

I'm going to be using the computer for college where I'll write papers, web browsing, watching videos, making PowerPoint and what not.

I was wondering can the 2013 MBA handle all of that? Or should I go with the cMBP?

Also, I'm scared that I may use all the memory on the air

 

[sonicrobby]

The Air should be able to handle all that with no problem at all

 

[gavinstubbs09]

+1 on the Air. I would take it over the Pro anyday. Light, bright screen, high screen res (MBP is 1280x800 and MBA is 1440x900). Then the reflection isn't nearly as bad with the Air.

 

[B...]

An iPad is overkill for that. An Air is great.

 

[jadAce]

I vote for the Air too. For all of the tasks you mentioned, it will do just fine. If you're worried about memory as in RAM, just upgrade to 8 GB instead of the standard 4 GB.
If you're worried about memory as in the SSD, just get the 256 GB model (or get the 512 GB upgrade).
Hope that helps!

 

[Tarrou8]

Haswell Airs blow last years 13" cMBP out of the water. Word documents and powerpoint presentations take up very little storage space. Just buy a cheap external hard-drive if you have lots of music/movies to store.

 

[bibingeorge]

MBA would be the best option because of its portability. Just add an external HDD if needed.