Maxing out the Air doesn't make a lot of sense here - you'd be better off getting the Pro for the same price. The real question here, though, is does she really need the i7 processor (I doubt that) and 512GB?
So, it really depends on what she is doing with it. Can you be a bit more specific?
I'd consider the m5 MacBook.Well, really use is mainly for internet browsing, Excel, Word and Powerpoint. Reason for i7 ? because is only 113 $ more, maybe on the hard drive with 256 is enough though.....
I thought about it but keyboard is crapy......I'd consider the m5 MacBook.
Well, really use is mainly for internet browsing, Excel, Word and Powerpoint. Reason for i7 ? because is only 113 $ more, maybe on the hard drive with 256 is enough though.....
I thought about it but keyboard is crapy......
There's zero gain with an i7 for Office Apps and internet browsing. Heck an i3 or m processor would suffice.Well, really use is mainly for internet browsing, Excel, Word and Powerpoint. Reason for i7 ? because is only 113 $ more, maybe on the hard drive with 256 is enough though.....
I am planning to buy a new Mac for my daughter to use in HighSchool / University and I am not sure if I should go with the MacBook Air with i7 and 512SSD or the 13" MacBook Pro without Touchbar and i5
I am planning to buy a new Mac for my daughter to use in HighSchool / University and I am not sure if I should go with the MacBook Air with i7 and 512SSD or the 13" MacBook Pro without Touchbar and i5
2016 Pro w/o TB
I am planning to buy a new Mac for my daughter to use in HighSchool / University and I am not sure if I should go with the MacBook Air with i7 and 512SSD or the 13" MacBook Pro without Touchbar and i5
Well, really use is mainly for internet browsing, Excel, Word and Powerpoint. Reason for i7 ? because is only 113 $ more, maybe on the hard drive with 256 is enough though.....
Macbook Air, can't see the need for an I7 and 256SSD should be fine, more space the more video's movies and all that. And I'm not sure where you are in the world but I believe in refurbished to save some money, but only if thats an option for you
Would anyone recommend the i7 upgrade for someone who generally abuses the machine? Usually not with videos, but I am constantly doing odd stuff that seems to put a good load on the CPU. Just got done compiling wine and it's 57,358 dependencies, for example. Emulator use is not uncommon for me - VirtualBox, older consoles, etc.
I'm looking at this one: http://www.apple.com/shop/product/G...nch-macbook-air-22ghz-dual-core-intel-core-i7 (have some alerts and stuff set for when it reappears)
The Retina screen is nice, yes. But I also like it when one pixel really means one damned pixel. I have a TV if I want to watch videos, and an big ass old cheese grater Mac Pro with a dual monitor setup as well.
Would anyone recommend the i7 upgrade for someone who generally abuses the machine? Usually not with videos, but I am constantly doing odd stuff that seems to put a good load on the CPU. Just got done compiling wine and it's 57,358 dependencies, for example. Emulator use is not uncommon for me - VirtualBox, older consoles, etc.
I'm looking at this one: http://www.apple.com/shop/product/G...nch-macbook-air-22ghz-dual-core-intel-core-i7 (have some alerts and stuff set for when it reappears)
The Retina screen is nice, yes. But I also like it when one pixel really means one damned pixel. I have a TV if I want to watch videos, and an big ass old cheese grater Mac Pro with a dual monitor setup as well.
I'm of the opposite opinion... especially when it comes to Apple computers. Apple's pricing structure for upgraded tiers makes the lower tiers more cost effective unless one absolutely requires the greater capacity. Paying for capacity that one will rarely, if ever use, is a waste of money. Even when it comes to resale value, the higher capacity models tend to lose a greater percentage of their value compared to the lower models.I've always believed it's best the get the most powerful computer you can afford, particularly if that's going to be your main computer for 4+ years. Your daughter may only need the laptop for light tasking now, but in 2 or 3 years, who knows?
I would heartily recommend the Macbook Air over the Macbook Pro. Though I don't think it is necessary to bump it up to an i7 and 512GB SSD, though of course if you can easily afford it go ahead. I'd recommend sticking with the i5 and 256GB SSD.I am planning to buy a new Mac for my daughter to use in HighSchool / University and I am not sure if I should go with the MacBook Air with i7 and 512SSD or the 13" MacBook Pro without Touchbar and i5