Student discount- Air vs. Pro retina

It depends on what you need. Do you need the graphics processing? Do you need (or want to carry) a 15 inch notebook?
I know first hand how easy it is to just say you need it, because you want it. But Be honest with yourself!
And keep in mind, you're not losing money if you don't take the bigger discount.

 

May I ask what you planning to do with your new computer ? Cause if you only plan to surf the web and use i tunes the air should last you at least 6 years with those specs

 

It looks like you are getting zero discount on the MBA and $200 off of the rMBP. What store is this?

 

OP what is your major? for what purpose will you be using your computer. Keep in mind retina is not a necessity to surf Facebook.

 

try looking at the refurbs in the student store for even cheaper prices

 

If you go to apple.com, the MBA with i5/8GB/256GB SSD is $1599. So you are NOT getting a $50 discount.

Now the base rMBP is $2200, so yes you're getting a $200 discount.

 

Which games do you play? I don't think the macbook air can display 1080p.