Apple MacBook Pro 13'' i7-2,9GHz | 8GB | 750GB (MD102) vs Apple MacBook Pro 13'' Retina i5-2,4GHz | 8GB | SSD 256GB (ME865)

Hey guys. I'm going to buy a macboock pro for the first time and I have 1500/1600€ to spend. I will need to use programs such as illustrator, photoshop, after effects, premier or final cut pro and 3d programs like blender (3d modelling and animation). I don't know wich of this two macs to pick (the price is the same for both, at least here in Portugal), so help me here.
Apple MacBook Pro 13'' i7-2,9GHz | 8GB | 750GB (MD102) vs Apple MacBook Pro 13'' Retina i5-2,4GHz | 8GB | SSD 256GB (ME865)

If nor money, nor space are a constraint, I would go for the Retina model with the i7 processor and the largest available SSD. And 16Gb of RAM, of course...
I would never consider a computer with an i5 processor and just 256 GB of storage!
And the Retina machines cannot be upgraded later, so better to order it at full specs...
So, as the package is now fixed (Retina, i7, 16 GB RAM, 1Tb SSD), the only choice now is between a 13" or 15" model.
If, as you said, space is not a problem, then go for the 15".... If you prefer the 13" screen, you will get the most powerful 13-inch machine available...
In both cases you wll get the maximum currently possible.... That is the only sensible choice when money is not a constraint...

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