Help - A dumb question that is asked repeatedly

[Harlowgold1]

Hi friends,
Well I just sold my MacBook Air, which was wonderful computer. However, I have Type II diabetes and my vision is strained at times. I thought the retina display would help me immensely. I went into the Apple store, and I was surprised how light-weight the new retina display Macbooks really are! I purchased the 13" and I am now worried that I have buyers remorse. I am wondering if I should have moved up to the 15"??? http://cdn.macrumors.com/vb/images/smilies/tongue.gif

Things that are important to me: display, fairly lightweight, comfortable on my lap and for moderate travel. I know this is a dumb question, however, does anyone have advice? Any owners of the 15" that provide insight!?!

Help Jenny

 

[wiznet]

So you bought the 13" without trying it/comparing it to the 15"?

Anyways, both are great screens, and I think you'll be fine with either, you'll notice a drastic change in clarity. If you have a problem, lower the resolution to see things bigger, such as fonts.

Even though the 13" is slightly thicker, you won't notice a difference that way, but you will notice the difference in overall size, making travelling easier as well.

 

[Harlowgold1]

Oh yes...I kept pacing back and forth in the store and they are both much lighter. I just kept having memories of my 2009 MacBook Pro that felt like I was carrying lead in my briefcase Thanks Jenny

So you bought the 13" without trying it/comparing it to the 15"?

Anyways, both are great screens, and I think you'll be fine with either, you'll notice a drastic change in clarity. If you have a problem, lower the resolution to see things bigger, such as fonts.

Even though the 13" is slightly thicker, you won't notice a difference that way, but you will notice the difference in overall size, making travelling easier as well.

 

[T5BRICK]

Oh yes...I kept pacing back and forth in the store and they are both much lighter. I just kept having memories of my 2009 MacBook Pro that felt like I was carrying lead in my briefcase Thanks Jenny

If you're only concerned about the weight, the 15" model is less than a pound heavier.

That being said, the 13" model is going to be closer to the weight of the MBA that you've gotten used to.

 

[Harlowgold1]

Good advice

If you're only concerned about the weight, the 15" model is less than a pound heavier.

That being said, the 13" model is going to be closer to the weight of the MBA that you've gotten used to.