Hi everyone!
I've always been a Windows user (well, and Linux for a few years). I've no problem at all with them, but now that my PC is about to reach its fourth year and I've just finished my studies, I feel like trying something else.
Things that I'd use it for (and I expect it to run these tasks smoothly):
-Productivity, browsing, email, etc...typical basic use.
-Music, movies (HD, often 1080p with high bitrate)
-Light games, I won't use it to play the latest ones (I'll probably hardly ever play though)
-Professional tasks: I'm a telecom engineer. Even though I haven't got a job yet I expect to use it for programming tasks, basically, and different engineering applications (nothing that would require a powerful GPU though, but maybe a good CPU).
Why an air?
-Very powerful
-Very portable
-Design
Doubts:
-Not sure if I'll miss those extra 2''
-Not sure if I'll miss the ethernet port, maybe a couple more USB ports and the DVD drive.
-I really do not need so much portability since I use mine mostly (99%) at home, although I like to move around (bed, on my lap, desk...) plus, my needs may change in the near future since I'm about to start my first job, so who knows.
Well, as you can notice, I'm looking for a primary computer; as a matter of fact, my only computer. I want it to deal with any kind of tasks, except games and video editing, and I'm not sure whether go with this one or (maybe) a pro. My budget is about $1500, and I expect it to last about 3 years.
My last concern is that I've read many times that the MBP's screen is better than the air's one. Is it that true? Why? Is it really noticeable?
Thanks in advance, to whoever is able to read the whole post
I've always been a Windows user (well, and Linux for a few years). I've no problem at all with them, but now that my PC is about to reach its fourth year and I've just finished my studies, I feel like trying something else.
Things that I'd use it for (and I expect it to run these tasks smoothly):
-Productivity, browsing, email, etc...typical basic use.
-Music, movies (HD, often 1080p with high bitrate)
-Light games, I won't use it to play the latest ones (I'll probably hardly ever play though)
-Professional tasks: I'm a telecom engineer. Even though I haven't got a job yet I expect to use it for programming tasks, basically, and different engineering applications (nothing that would require a powerful GPU though, but maybe a good CPU).
Why an air?
-Very powerful
-Very portable
-Design
Doubts:
-Not sure if I'll miss those extra 2''
-Not sure if I'll miss the ethernet port, maybe a couple more USB ports and the DVD drive.
-I really do not need so much portability since I use mine mostly (99%) at home, although I like to move around (bed, on my lap, desk...) plus, my needs may change in the near future since I'm about to start my first job, so who knows.
Well, as you can notice, I'm looking for a primary computer; as a matter of fact, my only computer. I want it to deal with any kind of tasks, except games and video editing, and I'm not sure whether go with this one or (maybe) a pro. My budget is about $1500, and I expect it to last about 3 years.
My last concern is that I've read many times that the MBP's screen is better than the air's one. Is it that true? Why? Is it really noticeable?
Thanks in advance, to whoever is able to read the whole post