Buying Advice

[nicholasjc18]

Hi guys, I've been lurking around these forums for the past couple weeks now, reading all the information I can. I have finally decided to get a macbook but have run into a problem. I currently have two options that I've been going back and forth with:

Option 1: Shell out the money for a 15in rMBP. I would most likely get the base version with upgraded ram and ssd.

Option 2: Late 2011 version 13in MBP with the 2.8 ghz i7 processor and 4 gb of ram and 500 gb of storage.
For option 2, I wouldn't pay anything due to I would get it for free thru a company I work for. If i were to go with option 2, i would upgrade the ram and ssd.

For me, I will be spending most of my day on this doing emails, surfing the internet, and a little bit of photo editing as well.
Which one would you guys choose in this situation? I'm kinda torn here.

 

[Dark Void]

I would go with a 13''.

rMBP with that usage seems overkill. If you want it and can afford it though by all means.

 

[Mekker]

You could take a Macbook Air and a Thunderbolt Display. You'll get full carrybility and still a big amazing screen at your desk.

 

[T5BRICK]

The free 13" MBP will suit your needs just fine. If you need more desktop space, pick up an external display.

 

[afinch1992]

option 2. no brainer based on your usage. get yourself an awesome thunderbolt display with that and you have one killer setup!