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Swap MacBook Pro for MacBook Air, any thoughts?

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DanHunt101

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Aug 22, 2011
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Im thinking of trading my 2010 17'' MacBook Pro for an MBA and maybe even getting some change... anyone got any thoughts?

My only worry is that I will be annoyed with screen size as I use Protools HD for sound editing on the go and watch a lot of movies. I love the quality and size of the 17'' screen on my MacBook Pro.

Performance wise I'm guessing I won't notice much change?
 
Again and again and again, this all depends on you!

If you need the screen size and power of the MacBook Pro, leave as is.
If you need the portability over power, replace it with MBA.
Its always your call.

Or you can buy 2 like me;)
 
^^^Actually, I feel that I "upgraded" to an Air, not downgraded. ;)


I went from a mid-2010 2.4 GHz i5 MacBook Pro (only computer), to a 11" MBA i5 with 256 GB SSD, and now I can't even believe I used to have a 15" MBP.

Mind you, I used to have a 12" 1 GHz G4 PowerBook, so an 11.6" MBA isn't that different in terms of screen size (0.4", or 1 cm).
 
Abstract said:
^^^Actually, I feel that I "upgraded" to an Air, not downgraded. ;)


I went from a mid-2010 2.4 GHz i5 MacBook Pro (only computer), to a 11" MBA i5 with 256 GB SSD, and now I can't even believe I used to have a 15" MBP.

Mind you, I used to have a 12" 1 GHz G4 PowerBook, so an 11.6" MBA isn't that different in terms of screen size (0.4", or 1 cm).
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As long as you're happy, that's all that counts.

Personally, I think 11" is way too small for any kind of productivity.
 
I can't imagine doing serious work in protools on a MBA. I'd prob get frustrated and throw it against the wall. You end up freezing a lot of tracks. I can see the MBA and protools as an idea pad or somethin?
 
If I could afford I think I would go with what most of you have suggested and have both!

I'm not too worried about performance as I have access to a studio with ample spec. for big bounces and edits etc, its just on the go tweaks.. Screen size however, I think it's gonna be the deal breaker.

Thanks to all who have given constructive comments so far, much appreciated!
 
I would stick with the MBP but... It is all your choice!

If you're getting the Air, make sure to get an external monitor. It'll help a lot when you're working at home.
 
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