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MacBook Air Owners who have a MBP
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I sold my 15" MBP when I bought my 13" MBA and never missed the MBP one single bit. I use the MBA mainly for travel, but when I'm at home I normally split my time between the iMac and the iPad.
That is a much older design, and desktop displays in general haven't gone up in resolution. Resolution isn't the only thing that affects how good things look on screen, but I've wanted to see higher resolution desktop standards for a long time. The 17" macbook pro comes with the same resolution as any 24" desktop display on the market. Manufacturers play with the numbers quite a bit. Contrast ratios become meaningless past a certain point. If they're clipping detail to get them, this won't give you a better user experience. More resolution can make the image on screen appear a bit smoother, but there's still a lot more to it. Nothing produced in volume today seems to exceed 2560 x 1600 and those are 30" panels.
Agreed, but that wasn't my point. The poster I quoted claimed that his 24" ACD has a lower resolution than his 13" MBA or his 15" high res MBP. That is impossible.
Ahh.. I was thinking maybe near the 15" with the older 24" ACD. It's been a long time since I've seen one of those though.
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That the device which get's less use now is actually my iPad. My Pro (17") is too big and heavy for lap use, so where I used to use my iPad I now use my MBA.
That the device which get's less use now is actually my iPad. My Pro (17") is too big and heavy for lap use, so where I used to use my iPad I now use my MBA.
Had a 15" MBP for a couple years. Just got a 13" MBA a couple weeks ago. Haven't used the MBP since. It will be going up for sale as soon as I have time to wipe it of my data.
I was referring to pixel density only. "Pixels per inch (PPI) or pixel density is a measurement of the resolution of devices in various contexts; typically computer displays, image scanners, and digital camera image sensors."-wiki
You see the 2008 24" ACD has a lower PPI than the 2010 13" Air and 2011 15" hi res MBP. It is a function of the size and resolution. Thankfully, I don't have to bother with the conversions as it is already done for us:
24" LED ACD PPI = 94.3
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Cinema_Display
13" 2010 MBA PPI = 127.68
source: http://members.ping.de/~sven/dpi.html
15" 2011 MBP hi-res PPI = 128
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_displays_by_pixel_density
So, using my 24" ACD is actually a hit in resolution to me. But then again, I don't exactly have to sit very close to the screen do I? (Let's not dredge up the old "retina-display" topic please). I find that the 13" Air and 15" MBP hi res is a good familiar combo given their similarity in PPI.
I take the Air (11") to work and use the MBP (13")at home while I'm watching TV. I used the Air a lot more at first and then I noticed I seemed to be developing ulnar tunnel pain, which was alleviated when I cut back on use.
But yes, the MBP never leaves the house since I got the Air.
But yes, the MBP never leaves the house since I got the Air.
For using 8 hours a day away from a desk what screen size would you all be choosing?
That's what makes me want a 17", I don't often work from a desk or set location and I'm on a computer at least 8 hours a day doing anything from design work, page layouts, heavy emails, entertainment ...
It's not bad using the Air for this, being able to use it anywhere comfortably is worth a lot too.
That's what makes me want a 17", I don't often work from a desk or set location and I'm on a computer at least 8 hours a day doing anything from design work, page layouts, heavy emails, entertainment ...
It's not bad using the Air for this, being able to use it anywhere comfortably is worth a lot too.
Got 13" Air and Pro.
I use the Air all the time now because it's easier to carry around and use for travelling (for work etc). I'm lazy and like everything on one computer.
IF the Pro had a higher resolution and was lighter then I'd use the Pro. The colours on the Pro are far better imo than the Air.
I use the Air all the time now because it's easier to carry around and use for travelling (for work etc). I'm lazy and like everything on one computer.
IF the Pro had a higher resolution and was lighter then I'd use the Pro. The colours on the Pro are far better imo than the Air.
I use my MBA most often now since it still has that "new" factor to it. I bought it in October, but earlier this year I replaced my 2007 iMac with a 2011, and also picked up a 13" MBP, to replace the 17 that I had. I take the Pro with me when I travel, but around the house, the Air gets used primarily for now.
I use my Pro whenever I have to work in flash, photoshop and illustrator which is quite a few hours a day.
When I'm in school I use the Air to take notes and just browse the web. I also use my Air when I'm in bed or just chill in in front of the TV.
I would say I use them both just as much.
When I'm in school I use the Air to take notes and just browse the web. I also use my Air when I'm in bed or just chill in in front of the TV.
I would say I use them both just as much.
