Change a Macbook Pro with a new one?

[japileggi]

Hi everyone, I have a Macbook Pro 13-inch (Late 2011) with the following features: 2,8 GHz Intel Core i7 processor, 750 GB Hard Drive, 4 GB RAM. And I would like to know if it is a good idea to change this Macbook Pro by a current one or maybe change it with a Macbook Air because the Macbook Air is comfortable with the weight. I already have an iMac 27-inch with a 1 TB Hard Drive, 3.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor. So I don't know if I should change my Macbook or just wait for something better, please leave me your opinion below, thanks

 

[jerryk]

I have a similar question and am also wondering if I should upgrade my Late-2011 13" Macbook Pro i5 2.3 Ghz. 16GB with a 512 GB SSD. I would like the better screen of the current units.

 

[T5BRICK]

The 2015 models are great.

What do you use your MBP for? Is there anything that your current model can't do that you need it to?

 

[Toutou]

If you're happy with your current machine, wait for the redesign. Definitely don't buy the Air now, it's still non-retina with ugly bezels.

 

[maflynn]

If your current mac is problem free, I'd hold out until Apple updates it computer line - hopefully this spring.

 

[pancakesrockyvalley]

I would wait for the new models coming this year, If you cannot wait then you should try to get a refurbished model or try to get a store discount (just ask them in store), i got 5% off my MBPr because i paid with debit.
I recommend the Macbook Pro retina over the Macbook Air because:
Price: The difference between the 13 inch MBA and the Base model of MBPR is only 100$.
Screen: The MBA has a 1440*900 and the MBPR has a 2560*1600. The retina screen is gorgeous and bright. I do not have any experience with the MBA screen.
Weight: The MBA is 2.96 Pounds and the MBPR is 3.48 Pounds its only 0.52 Pound difference and in my opinion not noticeable.
Ram: MBA has 4gb of ram vs the MBPR that has 8gb of ram, of course you can upgrade the ram but then the computers cost the same.
Processor: MBA has a 1.6 dual core i5 broadwell and the MBPR has a 2,7 dual core i5 broadwell.
Battery: MBA is 12 hours according to apple, MBPR is 10 hours according to apple.

conclusion: The difference in price and weight is small, but you gain a better screen and more ram (futureproof).

 

[snaky69]

Hi everyone, I have a Macbook Pro 13-inch (Late 2011) with the following features: 2,8 GHz Intel Core i7 processor, 750 GB Hard Drive, 4 GB RAM. And I would like to know if it is a good idea to change this Macbook Pro by a current one or maybe change it with a Macbook Air because the Macbook Air is comfortable with the weight. I already have an iMac 27-inch with a 1 TB Hard Drive, 3.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor. So I don't know if I should change my Macbook or just wait for something better, please leave me your opinion below, thanks

Since you never mentioned what you use a computer for, any recommendation made here is a useless stab in the dark.