Should I Sell My Early 2011 13" Base MBP and Purchase 13" Base MBA

[gregpod9]

I have a 13" early 2011 base MBP and I thinking of selling it and getting the Base 13" MBA with 8 GB Ram. Do you think its worthwhile doing it?

 

[palpatine]

I have a 13" early 2011 base MBP and I thinking of selling it and getting the Base 13" MBA with 8 GB Ram. Do you think its worthwhile doing it?

Pre-Sandy Bridge (?) 4GB large machine -> Ivy Bridge 8GB tiny machine. Seems like an enjoyable upgrade to me. But, whether or not it is worth it is up to you

 

[iAppl3Fan]

I have a 13" early 2011 base MBP and I thinking of selling it and getting the Base 13" MBA with 8 GB Ram. Do you think its worthwhile doing it?

Yes, it definitely worth it.

 

[tey112]

Almost same boat here. I am on the Early-2011 High End 13", and I'm about to go to the base 13" + 8GB ram air. I have the 2012 13" mbp on order, but i've been convinced to return and get the air instead.

For me, the only computing intensive thing I do is Solidworks - and I have a dedicated windows machine for that.

 

[dukebound85]

Yes, it definitely worth it.

definitely? pray tell

 

[Blu-Ray]

Maybe put more RAM and slap a nice SSD in your 2011 MBP. That should give you the feeling of a snappy new laptop and hold you over for at least a couple more years.

 

[evorc]

Sure

Sure why not because it's pre-sandy bridge. But mid 2011 Sandy Bridge to the new one, not so much. I have a mid 2011 base 13" Air and I can't see myself upgrading ($300-500 after selling used) for extra speed I won't even notice.

 

[oscolivar1]

I would say no and enjoy your macbook air and upgrade in a few years. BTW why do you need the upgrade if your were to do so...what do you use your mac for school/work? Are you pushing the limits of your current macbook air?

I'm not going to upgrade my 11" air because i have to pay more money for upgrades i won't see in daily use.