Hi,
I am currently weighing on buying a MBA or rMBP. As well all know, there were no updates for the rMBP. My current situation is the one that I need a new computer before the end of July, and I was wondering I f I should buy the current rMBP or wait until the next update.
I bought a new MBA last summer which I used for school, however it got stolen in March. Since then I have been using my Windows desktop as I've not had the time to get a new Mac. The MBA was perfect for me last year as it was great for school and simple work. The difference now is that my windows desktop is starting to get old and I was thinking of getting a new Mac and use it as my main computer, but also use it for school. So, should I get a rMBP instead of a new MBA?
The only thing I'm worried about with the rMBP is its battery life. Would I manage to go through a 4 hour session (with low brightness) in a word processing program without having to recharge it?
I'll be using the computer for extensive work in Microsoft Word, Excel, some photo editing (hence the retina) and some minor gaming from time to time. Of course I will also use it for browsing and emails.
Regards,
Flomer
I am currently weighing on buying a MBA or rMBP. As well all know, there were no updates for the rMBP. My current situation is the one that I need a new computer before the end of July, and I was wondering I f I should buy the current rMBP or wait until the next update.
I bought a new MBA last summer which I used for school, however it got stolen in March. Since then I have been using my Windows desktop as I've not had the time to get a new Mac. The MBA was perfect for me last year as it was great for school and simple work. The difference now is that my windows desktop is starting to get old and I was thinking of getting a new Mac and use it as my main computer, but also use it for school. So, should I get a rMBP instead of a new MBA?
The only thing I'm worried about with the rMBP is its battery life. Would I manage to go through a 4 hour session (with low brightness) in a word processing program without having to recharge it?
I'll be using the computer for extensive work in Microsoft Word, Excel, some photo editing (hence the retina) and some minor gaming from time to time. Of course I will also use it for browsing and emails.
Regards,
Flomer