How light is the rMBP for uni??

[wwe2008]

So at the moment I have a 2011 15" MBP and looking to upgrade ready for uni. I really want the rMBP but need to know how much lighter it is and whether the weight will be a great help when carrying etc otherwise I may have to look into a 13" MBA

Thanks

 

[GGJstudios]

If you read Apple's technical specs, you'll see the 13" MBA weighs 2.96 pounds, and the MBPr weighs 4.46 pounds. You probably won't be able to tell the difference in 1.5 pounds.

 

[wwe2008]

If you read Apple's technical specs, you'll see the 13" MBP weighs 4.5 pounds, and the MBPr weighs 4.46 pounds. You won't be able to tell the difference.

But i have a 15" MBP

 

[GGJstudios]

But i have a 15" MBP

The 15" MBP weighs 5.6 pounds, so both the MBPr and the MBA will weigh less. All the specifications for these can be found on the Apple site:

Apple - MacBook Pro - Technical Specifications
Apple - MacBook Pro with Retina display - Technical Specifications
Apple - MacBook Air - Compare the 11- and 13-inch MacBook Air.

 

[wwe2008]

The 15" MBP weighs 5.6 pounds, so both the MBPr and the MBA will weigh less. All the specifications for these can be found on the Apple site:

Apple - MacBook Pro - Technical Specifications
Apple - MacBook Pro with Retina display - Technical Specifications
Apple - MacBook Air - Compare the 11- and 13-inch MacBook Air.

Cheers. Is the footprint bigger??

 

[GGJstudios]

Cheers. Is the footprint bigger??

Look at the specs. They describe dimensions, as well.

To help in your decision, you can use these to compare the specifications of any Macs you choose:

Which Mac is right for you?
EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison
Comparison of Macintosh models​