Tough choice help!

[iWallace26]

I have an option to buy either a 13" 2014 MacBook pro retina with i7(3ghz) 512gb or a 2015 12" Macbook Gold 1.1 ghz both are asking $800

I say tough choice because the MacBook is newer

 

[Bending Pixels]

The key question....what will you be using it for. What you use it for should dictate your needs

 

[iWallace26]

I'm a realtor so mainly sending emails, downloading files, and typing a lot
[doublepost=1470406127][/doublepost]Also the gold one comes with a $80 conversion kit and a clear case

 

[Spudlicious]

I'm a realtor so mainly sending emails, downloading files, and typing a lot
[doublepost=1470406127][/doublepost]Also the gold one comes with a $80 conversion kit and a clear case

I would go for the Pro, but for your usage the MacBook will plainly suffice.

 

[snaky69]

I'm a realtor so mainly sending emails, downloading files, and typing a lot
[doublepost=1470406127][/doublepost]Also the gold one comes with a $80 conversion kit and a clear case

An iPad's powerful enough for your needs, so get whichever you like.

The Macbook pro's a much more powerful and capable machine, but if you don't need the power, go for the one you like best.

 

[iWallace26]

Thanks everyone

 

[T5BRICK]

If portability is important to you, the rMB is going to be easier to move around simply due to the size and weight. This isn't to say that the 13" rMBP is huge or heavy though.

 

[xb2003]

I do IT work for a realtor and she prefers the 12.9" iPP to a laptop. She uses it to easily show information to clients when showing houses and what not. Of course, she uses a desktop mainly when not on the go.

If you are planning on doing most of your typing on either the new rMB or an iPP, make sure you try out the keyboard first. The rMBP will have the comfort of a normal Apple keyboard, while the rMB has a far different feel.

 

[jerryk]

If you type a lot, get the pro. I hate the keyboard on the MacBook. At least try out the keyboard before you decide.

 

[Badrottie]

Ipad Pro 12 inches is what you need.