Contract Killer 24 Posted July 25, 2011 Before I start, don't tell me to get a PC. I already have one as my main gaming rig, and I want something different as a laptop.I'm looking to get either the base model 13" Macbook Pro or the base model 13" Macbook Air. I am stuck between a rock and a hard place. I keep swaying from one to another. This will mainly be used as a secondary to my main rig. I will browse the internet, check email, listen to music, maybe play a game or two. I will take it to college with me. So far these are the pros and cons I have conjured up from each:Macbook Pro:+Upgrade-ableFaster ProcessorLonger Battery LifeMore ports/CD Drive-HeavierLower resolution screen (1280x800)No SSDEnd of Cycle (expected to have new model in 2012)Macbook Air:+Very Light and ThinSSDHigh Resolution Screen (1440x900)Just Renewed-Slightly Less Battery LifeNo CD DriveLess Powerful ProcessorMy biggest worries with the MBP is the lower resolution screen, no SSD, and that it's at the end of its cycle. Some people expect a brand new model to be introduced in early 2012. My worries with the Air are that its not as powerful, and not upgrade-able.So after this, what would you guys choose? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
friend. 2 Posted July 25, 2011 Pro.All the way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl Sagan 2577 Posted July 25, 2011 So after this, what would you guys choose?Asus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathcon 1 Posted July 25, 2011 Pro, I don't like Macs to often but if you just want a laptop for work and such the Pro would be best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taboo 2392 Posted July 25, 2011 Buy the pro when the renewed one comes out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howard Dean 2502 Posted July 25, 2011 AsusINDEED Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoxopirezox Jared 15 Posted July 25, 2011 Contract, I believe all the mac models are going to end within 2 years. A new thing will take there place. Like the transition from ibook to macbook. it'll be like AppTop or iTop, iLap, Something like that. It will probably keep the appearance. Apple always has 2 different looking models (with the same name) before they move on to the new generation of laptop with a different name. But the first model of the next series will look identical to the macbook pro except maybe an extra port or something. (Macbook airs aswell) But they will defiantly not loose value. Macbook pro will run everything better. Also, the macbook pro can use more ram. Hook it up to a external monitor. You save 100$ between the macbook air and the macbook pro, just get a 20 inch monitor with that money.Edit: Macbook pros have several parts, the macbook air only has pretty much, one. if something stops on the air, the entire thing needs to be replaced, so that could be super expensive. if something stops working on the macbook pro, you get that one piece replaced. Macbook airs use flash (onboard hard drive).REMEMBER TO GET APPLECARE WITHIN YOUR FIRST YEAR. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dojima 7619 Posted July 25, 2011 Buy the pro when the renewed one comes out.This. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoxopirezox Jared 15 Posted July 25, 2011 This.Not that at all. Could be a year before the new one is out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dojima 7619 Posted July 25, 2011 Time to wait....or just get a Pro now. Either way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatb0y 1337 Posted July 25, 2011 You can get a upgraded resolution screen for like 100 cant you?EDIT: if you get the base 15" model you can get the Hi-Res display for $100 and for $150 you can get the antiglare Hi-Res display. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clay 24 Posted July 25, 2011 EDIT: if you get the base 15" model you can get the Hi-Res display for $100That. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace 51 Posted July 25, 2011 Wait for the new pro dude, I think that it will be well worth it. Just stick college out for a few months with your current computer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TURKISH RAMBO 9 Posted July 25, 2011 Wait for the new pro dude, I think that it will be well worth it. Just stick college out for a few months with your current computer.The new pros just came out a couple months ago. Itll be a while to a new revision.Id go for the pro if you want to play some css and such.the air if youre not planning on doing ANY gaming. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waylon 2 Posted July 25, 2011 Have the 13" pro and very happy with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElectronicDrug 7496 Posted July 26, 2011 Before I start, don't tell me to get a PC. I already have one as my main gaming rig, and I want something different as a laptop.Get a PC. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoxopirezox Jared 15 Posted July 26, 2011 ...or just get a Pro now. That. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites