Hey guys, just wanted to know if anyone could tell me if the Retina Macbook Po 15" would be suitable for law school. I'm just concerned with regard to portability, ive never had a previous Macbook. Any insight you guys can give? Thanks in advance.
No, do not go for the Air - only if your getting an external display with it.
I am in Law school now and you need the screen real estate when doing lectures/tutorials and more importantly assignments as you will always have a word file open on one side, then a case/legislation/textbook on other half of screen. My retina right now its at 1920x1080 resolution as well and its perfect for the tasks. Of course power wise it is over powered for law school usage as you mainly use the browser, email and internet. BUT you do need the screen real estate. As well when you read so many cases daily the retina screen doesn't cause your eyes to hurt as much since its so clear!
If your getting an external monitor then sure the Air could possibly be fine. Its up to you in the end, if you don't want to be tether to a home desk with a monitor when doing majority of your tasks then get an air. But if you have the budget and going to be more mobile (class/library all the time) then go for the Retina.
Having 15" of real estate is great for legal writing. Being able to have your memo draft open next to your final paper for editing is nice. Otherwise, the computer is going to be used to access Westlaw, Lexis or Bloomberg. The reduced glare of the retina is excellent in the classrooms, too.
No, do not go for the Air - only if your getting an external display with it.
No, do not go for the Air - only if your getting an external display with it.
I am in Law school now and you need the screen real estate when doing lectures/tutorials and more importantly assignments as you will always have a word file open on one side, then a case/legislation/textbook on other half of screen. My retina right now its at 1920x1080 resolution as well and its perfect for the tasks. Of course power wise it is over powered for law school usage as you mainly use the browser, email and internet. BUT you do need the screen real estate. As well when you read so many cases daily the retina screen doesn't cause your eyes to hurt as much since its so clear!
If your getting an external monitor then sure the Air could possibly be fine. Its up to you in the end, if you don't want to be tether to a home desk with a monitor when doing majority of your tasks then get an air. But if you have the budget and going to be more mobile (class/library all the time) then go for the Retina.
A lawyer that doesn't know the difference between your and you're. Do they let anyone into law school nowadays?
Yeah for sure man. They let everyone in these days. Its a forum... do you honestly think I am going to proof read a post? Got better things to do with my time.
I have the 15" retina for med school, it's pretty great. I know a few law school also with the 15 and they love it as well. Coming from my 13" macbook the size took a while to adjust to, but there's no going back.
If you think an extra 2 inches and a pound or two is going to dramatically alter your ability to carry around a computer, you're nuts.