Choice of a Macbook

Hey I'm 16 and just wondering what computer would be the best for me
A new 13 inch air
A new 13 inch pro
Obviously cheaper is better but I can pay more that isn't a problem.
Stuff I'll do would be things like notes at school browse YouTube play games like mine craft and quite a bit of league of legends
I don't need the cd drive
Battery life isn't a huge concern
Memory isn't a huge concern I got a desktop for that

Then MacBook Pro 13inch with 8GB RAM may be a good choice.

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What would be a better choice between a MacBook Pro and a MacBook Air?

I will be starting college next fall as a neuroscience major and I am torn between purchasing a MacBook Pro vs. a MacBook Air. Which would be a better choice considering I would be using it to take notes, creating documents, presentations etc.? I am not a person involved in heavy gaming, or major creative things. Just simple stuff but I do however spend countless hours doing research. Help!

Personally the Airs have no appeal for me. Limited hard drive space (actuall no hard drive, it is all flash storage space) which can not be upgraded.
Airs are to small unless you get the 13" model and for that money you can get a nice 13" MBP or even a 15" model.
For me an Air would be a second or third computer but not my only computer.

Too many printer profile choices on my macbook print window!

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Hi Ynpgal,
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Screen choice question - 2011 MacBook Pro

I'm trying to decide on a configuration for a new MacBook Pro and I'm wondering if upgrading to the hi-res screen is worth the extra $$?
I'm going to get the 15" 2.0 i7 model, possibly with the faster 500gb hard drive.
I don't do ANY gaming but I do use Photoshop fairly regularly and I use iMovie to edit home video. Down the road I may get Final Cut to get more heavily into video editing.
What do y'all recommend I get, and why?

I recently upgraded to the new 2011 MBP, 15" 2.2i7 model as well. The first system I got was declared DOA after 2 days. When I returned to the apple store they gave me, for free, the 2.3ghz i7 with the upgraded hi-res anti-glare display.
HUGE difference. Let me say this again. HUGE difference.
Clarity and crispness of the display is amazing. The extra screen real estate is a huge plus as well. I agree with the last post though, if you're vision is really bad the text does get considerably smaller. I personally just wanted it for the anti-glare screen so even if I had to change to a higher resolution, not staring into a glass mirror while I work is worth it. I HATE that apple uses those cheesy glass-y displays by default now. They're terrible for real users.
Kevin

Logic 8 hardware choice: iMac or MacBook Pro

I want to run Logic 8, but I can't afford a MacPro at the moment. My selections then become the iMac at either 2.4 or 2.8 at 4GB RAM or the MacBook or the MacBookPro.
I am a beginner with high ambitions so the ultimate in power is not needed. But I also don't want to unpower the hardware so that nothing but frustration results.
What do you recommend? Should I consider a notebook when compared to the iMAc if portability isn't an issue? If so, which one? And if you recommend an iMac instead, should I really pay for the 2.8. Finally, is a 20" screen OK, or will I wish I got the 24"? Lots of questions, but I am finding mixed responses to these when I ask around. Sorry if it's been asked a hundred times before.
Thanks in advance to all. Bob

While everyone has their opinion, this thread seems to be full of misinformation. For example:
"...If you can go for the 2.8 GHz iMac, you can get the 2X2.0 GHz Mac Pro, which is better..."
Why is a 2.0 dual processor Mac Pro better than a dual processor 2.4 imac? From a performance viewpoint, the core 2 duo imac should be better.
"...ok...imac doesn't have the expresscard expansion so only one firewire buss....will this be a problem for you???...who can tell...for me at the moment it's ok......i did, however, buy a fw800 drive for the extra speed only to discover that with my interface plugged into the fw400 port, the drive defaults to fw400
the imac is built componants of less quality than the mbp or mpro...again, don't know if this is a problem for ya.....i doubt that it's, in any way, shoddy
The imac and Macbook Pro are built from mostly the same components. If anything, the imac has a bit more room inside so things are not quite so crowded. Better for air circulation. It is a myth to think that the expansion card actually gives another Firewire bus. There is only one firewire bus on an imac or Macbook Pro. You can check it in system Profiler. So plugging more drives into the express card doesn't gain you anything except more ports. The only way to get firewire 800 drives to operate at full speed with FW 400 devices is to daisy-chain the FW 400 devices from the FW 800 drive and have NO FW 400 devices plugged in to the computer at all. I have tried this in numerous combinations and verified that this is true.
My advice (as a recent purchaser of an imac 24" 2.2 GHz and 3 Gig RAM) is to go for the imac. As a Logic beginner, it will be a while before you maximize its capabilities, and the price is right. Get a white refurb 24" and load it up with RAM and make some music. If you get good enough and start making some money with it, then consider moving up to the Mac Pro if you need it. It's over kill for you and your wallet for now.
That's my opinion, and I'm sticking to it...
Bob

Connecting my Macbook to an LG t.v

I'm interested in connecting my computer to my L.G tv... The TV model is LH 20 and I have a black macbook with mac os x 10.6.2. I have done a quick internet search on which cords I should buy to do this and I have come across a few articles saying that LG tv's are not compatible with the Mac operating system... Is this still the case? I'm not so worried about getting the absolute perfect resolution or anything like that. I just want it to work. Can it be done? If so exactly what cords should I buy?

Your choices for the Macbook are either regular video/S video, VGA or DVI/HDMI. Does the LG tv have any of these? Take a look at this website for your Macbook (http://lowendmac.com/macbookpro/macbook-index.html), and find the maximum resolution it can do on the mini-DVI port. If your LG is higher than this you won't be able to take advantage of it, but stuck with the maximum the Mac can do. If it's an HDMI TV, you'll have to buy the mini-DVI to DVI, and buy a DVI/HDMI adapter. You'll have to decide on length and gender of the cable though.
Your choice of cables depends on your TV. On my Mitsubishi monitor I have the choices of HDMI, DVI, and VGA. I chose DVI because the bf's computer uses the VGA, and we may buy a Playstation for the HDMI port. My computer recognized the external monitor with no problem. The monitor is marketed as a PC monitor, BTW.

Who makes the SSD in the 2012 MacBook Pro 13" i7 8GB Ram model?

Looking to make the plunge from PC to Mac finally but finding difficulty in seeking answers to my question. Considering a MackBook Pro 13" i7 2.9 GHz 8Gb Ram, thinking about whether or not to upgrade to a 256 SSD. I posed a question earlier to an Apple tech who couldn't or refused to enlighten me on what the brand name of the SSD was. In earlier forums I had noticed they used toshiba (TS) or samsung (sm) I'm just trying to figure out what I'm spending $300 +/- on. I have also watched some videos from Mac users and from Samsung on how to install an SSD so I'm just trying to figure out if it is wise to upgrade from apple or do it my self. The SSD I was considering was the Samsung 256 830 series. Any insight this Army Veteran would be very appreciative.

yes, it's much better to do the upgrade yourself - buying the Samsung SSD is a good choice for your Macbook.
it's quite easy to clone your drive - i'll include a link on the step by steps at the bottom and you can use it for reference if you wish to do so.
with regards to Trim, you can download and install Trim Enabler - here's the link for it.
http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/37852/trim-enabler
the advantage of enabling trim is for performance on the write speed. you can either enable it if you wish to do so or leave it off. see what works best for you.
here are the steps for cloning your hard drive to your new ssd.
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-4122
should you need more info - feel free to post back.
good luck

13" Macbook Pro Retina Specs? i5 vs i7? 4gb vs. 8gb vs. 16gb?

im not sure if i can upload these kind of questions, but i might as well give it a try. i need as many GOOD feedbacks as possible.
ok heres the thing..
I'm planning to buy a 2013 13" Macbook Pro with Retina Display soon. This will be my 2nd mac laptop after i sold my other one early because my car broke down early this year. Once i buy my mac i'm planning on keeping for well over 6 years and a little over 10 years hopefully.
Please don't tell me that computers will break down eventually because i am also somewhat tech savvy and take good care of my electronics. in fact, I first macbook ran very well that i was planning on keeping for a very long time as usual with apple products. unfortunately i had to sell it because my car broke down and needed the immediate cash at that time.
This is very important to me for my future as im also still in school trying to finish up. So I'm asking as many different opinions as possible and please be specific. for ex.: You should get the i7 since it will benefit you for the long term and you will feel the big difference even in small internet tasks and watching HD movies.
don't just say get an i5 for example, tell me your opinion why certain specs will be good enough than the other. Simply, Compare and contrast.
I know this was long but i'll get the point of the question..
My main question #1: Are there big differences between the new Haswell i5 2.4Ghz & an i7 2.8Ghz for what I do on the computer?
My main Question #2: Is it worth getting 4gb ram or 16gb ram?
To Finalize: Are all these worth my money for what I am going to use it for and length of time?
here are the list of models..#1 specs indicates my first choice whether or not it will be worth my money? (If its worth it, I am willing to spend up to almost 2k.)
1) 13" Macbook Pro Retina 2013
Haswell Intel Core i7 2.8 Ghz 16GB DDR3 Ram, & 128 SSD
Price: $1,899 (Configured & Shipped)
2) 13" Macbook Pro Retina 2013
Haswell Intel Core i5 2.4 Ghz 4GB DDR3 Ram, & 128 SSD
Price: $1,299 (In Store)
FYI: I am fully aware that the new retinas are non-configurable in the future which I'm totally fine with it.
Ok heres how i'll be using my macbook..
Internet, movie/tv show streaming, some light media downloads for entertainments for personal pleasure, watching 1080p movies and shows. (I multi task a lot too, but I never game nor i use photoshop and other intensive applications.) i very rarely sometimes use photoshop though but it would be just merely just for fun and messing around.
as for school and other work related usages are...
im a sociology major and plan on teaching elementary level kids in the future and maybe? open a small business with my own specialties but teaching would be my main long term goal.
I look in the long term and i want a quite speedy computer. I fully know the base model is also more than enough i need but once again for the speed. plus, smallest 128 SSD is always enough for me so no worries about storage space.
once again i need as many GOOD feedbacks as possible as this is important to me and my budget. and please be specific of what you say. thanks
So would the #1 choice of my macbook pro be totally worth my 2ks? Are there a huge difference between an i5 2.4 & i7 2.8 that i will totally feel while using my mac on a daily basis?

There are lots of new reviews of the new late 2013 Retina macbook Pro
Reviews of the new Retina 2013 Macbook Pro
13”
Digital Trends (13") - http://www.digitaltrends.com/laptop-...h-2013-review/
LaptopMag (13") - http://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/lap...play-2013.aspx
Engadget (13") - http://www.engadget.com/2013/10/29/m...-13-inch-2013/
The Verge (13") - http://www.theverge.com/2013/10/30/5...ay-review-2013
CNet (13") - http://www.cnet.com/laptops/apple-ma...-35831098.html
15”
The Verge (15") - http://www.theverge.com/2013/10/24/5...w-15-inch-2013
LaptopMag (15") - http://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/lap...inch-2013.aspx
TechCrunch (15") - http://techcrunch.com/2013/10/25/lat...ok-pro-review/
CNet (15") - http://www.cnet.com/apple-macbook-pro-with-retina-2013/
PC Mag (15") - http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2426359,00.asp
Arstechnica (15") - http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/10...-pro-reviewed/
Slashgear (15") - http://www.slashgear.com/macbook-pro...2013-26303163/
The best pragmatic review of the new Retina Pro is:
http://www.theverge.com/2013/10/30/5044874/13-inch-macbook-pro-with-retina-displ ay-review-2013

MacBook Pro 13,3 i7 2.7 GHz or iMac 21.5 2.5 GHz i5+iPad 2

Hello to everyone,
I'm thinking to buy new Apple equipment. At the moment, it is in the table two choices:
Choice 1:
- 1 MacBook Pro 13.3, 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7
Choice 2:
- 1 iMac 21.5, 2.5GHz quad-core Intel Core i5, and
- 1 iPad 2
I need to use a Projector to make some presentations. I make my presentations using PDF's because this format is "universal". However, i don't know if iPad works great when we want to use a Projector and make presentation using PDF's. I appreciate if someone could help me with my choice problem. Thanks.

Hi f,
Why not post in the iPad forums where you're much more likely to find iPad experts? Good luck.

Are there no more, the MacBook?

Why are there because the MacBook is no longer in the Mac's ?
Are there not more or other now ?
I hope someone can answer me this.
I wouldnt like that is not still buy a MacBook in the store, which then no longer be made :/
I apologize for my, perhaps strange, english.
Thanks in advance

No, it looks like the MacBook has been discontinued. It looks like it will be a choice between the MacBook Air and the MacBook Pro.
They still have the refurbished Mid 2010 MacBook for $849 in the Apple Store. It comes with the full 1 year warranty and you can buy AppleCare for it.
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/mac/macbook?mco=MTkyMTk5MjA
And of course there's always eBay
http://computers.shop.ebay.com/Apple-Laptops-Notebooks-/111422/i.html?Product%25 20Family=MacBook&Processor%2520Speed%2520%2528per%2520Core%2529=2%252E0%2520GHz % 2520or%2520more&Processor%2520Type=Core%25202%2520Duo%7CCore%2520Duo&Memory%252 0 %2528RAM%2529=512%2520MB%2520or%2520more&Hard%2520Drive%2520Capacity=60%2520GB% 2 520or%2520more&LH_ItemCondition=3000&_nkw=13.3+apple+macbook&_trkparms=65%253A1 5 %257C66%253A2%257C39%253A1&rt=nc&_catref=1&_dmpt=Apple_Laptops&_npmv=3&_sc=1&_s t icky=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_sop=1&_sc=1

College choice?

I'm going to college within the next 5 months, but my iMac recently broke (yesterday) so I'm in the market for a laptop now.
I know this is a common question, but what's a better choice - macbook or macbook pro?
My G5 iMac worked fine for me, and it was 2.1ghz with 2.5 gigs, so I assume a 2.4ghz macbook with 2 gigs, possibly upgraded to 4, will be more than enough. However, I also want a computer that'll last me throughout my entire 4+ years at school, so the pro sounds like an equally good choice.
The macbook's only fault when compared to the pro seems to be the graphics(does an extra 100ghz really make a difference?)and I'm not much of a video editior, some photoshop, but not a lot. However, the pro's screen would make everyday use a lot easier because of its size.
I get a $100 education discount, plus I have $100 rebate from my iPhone, so take into consideration I'll get $200 off. That isn't to say price isn't an option. If I had to get a macbook, I'd get a fully loaded 4 gig black one, and if I had to get a pro, I'd get a mid-range 2.5ghz 15'' one, with possibly upgraded 4 gigs also.
Can anyone in college vouche and say which they prefer? That is, the best computer for carrying around, yet good enough to be an everyday desktop.
Thanks!

Something else you may want to consider for your next Mac purchase is durability. Knowing that you'll be in college, whatever you get is going to have to stand up to a lot of physical abuse. A MacBook Pro requires a lot of care in that regard. It might get dented or dropped. The aluminum casing is not designed to withstand cosmetic damage. If you plan on keeping it for four years, it's also quite possible that the hard drive will fail, in which case, replacement is MUCH easier with a MacBook. Simply remove a few screws and a metal bracket, and the hard drive just pulls right out. A MacBook Pro pretty much requires dismantling half the machine.
You can tell Apple had very different design considerations when creating the MacBook. They wanted an entry-level portable that is rugged, easy to service, relatively affordable, and yet satisfies the standards of performance and design that is Apple's reputation. They are educational-level, consumer-level machines.
The Pro line is very different--in a nutshell, they are professional-level laptops. They are designed for business/work. That's not to say that a college student or 'average' consumer can't buy one, but in this day and age of minor performance differences (2.4 vs 2.6 isn't a whole lot), ample RAM and HD capacity, the real differentiating factors are in the details.
So what should you get? Personally, I believe a computer should match your needs, not just performance-wise, but lifestyle-wise. To put it simply, that extra 50GB of HD space, or that extra 200MHz of processor speed, or that 2" of display, isn't going to mean a whole lot (or in the case of the display, might even work against you) if you have to treat your laptop like a precious artifact. More is not always better.
If you had said you were a developer looking to get a machine that would run multiple OSes and effectively allow you to do your work on the go, or that you were a graphic designer needing to run Aperture and CS3, the choice would be unequivocal--get a MBP. But you're not those things for at least another four years, after which time Apple is sure to come out with something bigger and better.

Best college choice?

I'm going to college within the next 5 months, but my iMac recently broke (yesterday) so I'm in the market for a laptop now.
I know this is a common question, but what's a better choice - macbook or macbook pro?
My G5 iMac worked fine for me, and it was 2.1ghz with 2.5 gigs, so I assume a 2.4ghz macbook with 2 gigs, possibly upgraded to 4, will be more than enough. However, I also want a computer that'll last me throughout my entire 4+ years at school, so the pro sounds like an equally good choice.
The macbook's only fault when compared to the pro seems to be the graphics(does an extra 100ghz really make a difference?)and I'm not much of a video editior, some photoshop, but not a lot. However, the pro's screen would make everyday use a lot easier because of its size.
I get a $100 education discount, plus I have $100 rebate from my iPhone, so take into consideration I'll get $200 off. That isn't to say price isn't an option. If I had to get a macbook, I'd get a fully loaded 4 gig black one, and if I had to get a pro, I'd get a mid-range 2.5ghz 15'' one, with possibly upgraded 4 gigs also.
Can anyone in college vouche and say which they prefer? That is, the best computer for carrying around, yet good enough to be an everyday desktop.
Thanks!

I was in for a laptop, too, recently. The choice was between a 2.4GHz MacBook and MacBook Pro (I think the money for the 2.5 MBP is better spend on software or RAM/HDD/...). The main difference is the bigger and considerably better screen of the Pro. If you won't make use of the fast graphics, then that doesn't really count, does it? Having a PowerMac G5 at home, which I use for all the heavy stuff, I decided for the MacBook. With the money I saved compared to the Pro I got Aperture and an Airport Extreme Base Station.
I have to say though, that if the notebook were my only computer, I would have got the Pro. The screen of the MacBook ist just not that great. It's fine when being on the road or at school, but e.g. for watching a movie, the limited viewing angle can be annoying. So I suggest, you go with the Pro. But think about whether it really has to be the 2.5GHz model - in my opinion, the 2.4GHz model is the much better deal...
Cheers,
Daniel

Wanting mac pro quad pro but might have to get macbook pro

I am wanting to build a home studio and my funds that I had thought would be coming in are not as much as anticipated. I really want a desktop but they are 2499 and one of the macbook pro's is 1000 less. I will be getting logic studio and want to have absolutely no problems running it and I also want enough space on my computer that I don't even have to worry about it if let's say I start making mini movies and using logic for the soundtrack. Should I still hold out and just take my medicine and practice patience then get the macpro at 2499 or is there a macbook pro that can handle all that I need. As I said before I really want the desktop and if anyone could let me know if it would be wise to wait til I've got the funds or if there is a macbook that would do just fine for much less. My current laptops on it's last legs and dropped twice which is my why I'm wanting a desktop to keep it stationary and also it just seems it would be so much more powerful. Any help would be tremendous. Thanks so much

seattlecal,
Well, we first need to talk about which Macbook Pros would be suitable for your usage. The 13" Macbook Pro could and would run Logic, but there are some additional considerations that would make it less than ideal. IMO, its display is too small to accommodate the Logic interface. With all of the Toolbars, etc. you'll need to have open, the 13" display will be too limiting. Also, any of the lesser Macbook Pros without the discrete GPU will present a problem. You won't necessarily need the graphics processing power of the discrete GPU, but the use of a shared-memory integrated GPU could place a damper on what you can do in Logic. While it would work, I would recommend against any of the integrated GPU-only models.
So this leaves us with the $1999 model as your best "lower-end" choice for a Macbook Pro. Honestly, I wouldn't want to run any "pro" apps on anything less than a top-end 15" or a 17" Macbook Pro, myself. Again, it's a matter of scale and what would be most "usable," not one of meeting minimum requirements (All current Macs meet the minimum requirements).
Placed in this light, the iMac provides way more value for the money. What it doesn't provide is portability. If portability isn't an issue, the iMac is undoubtedly a better choice. The integrated graphics issue still exists, so my recommendation would be for the $1799 model (2.93 GHz). There would be no need to upgrade to a larger hard drive, since external storage will still be almost mandatory for audio work.
One more time, I'm going to stress that audio (and video) work always involves storage somewhere other than your startup volume/drive. Put another way, audio files are always created and stored on an entirely separate hard drive. With a Mac Pro, this can be a separate internal drive. Any other machine that will not accommodate multiple internal drives will require an external drive. Period.
Scott

Why I chose the MacBook over the MacBook Pro

This year I had a choice between the MacBook and MacBook Pro and pricing aside, chose the MacBook instead. Like many who have grappled with this decision I thought I'd share my thoughts on why I ultimately went with a MacBook:
1. Nearly identical processing power between the two. Most of the time larger means better/faster, but apple has nearly identical hardware so in this case larger just means larger.
2. I don't play many games or require a dedicated graphics card. A lot of people will say the graphics card on the MacBook Pro is far better, and in some sense it is, but the MacBook still has a decent card and the changes for someone not doing a ton of video work are non-existence. Plus, as I tell people who really want to play a lot of games, you should get a cheap pc desktop since the cards are worlds better than anything Apple sells.
3. Larger (better?) keyboard. I contend the keyboard is better although many would argue. Either way you see it the keyboard is larger and it is ridiculous that a 13" laptop has a larger keyboard than a 15" and 17". Apple really needs to update the casing for keyboards on the MacBook Pro's that actually use the space given. This was a big point for me since I cant stand the cramp keyboard of the MacBook Pro.
4. Lighter/Compact. I must say small size means you can take it almost anywhere easily. I can't imagine pulling out a 17" MacBook Pro on an airplane.
5. Harddrive swap and casing. While many are attached to the titanium design of the MacBook Pro (not me) the MacBook casing is amazing in its ability to swap in new drives and memory. This is another advantage I can't imagine why apple hasn't added to the other models.
6. Price. Now, originally I did say I chose them pricing aside, and I did. I could have gotten either, but at the end of the day its nice to know I saved $1000 and I travel comfortably knowing that if someone steals my laptop on a trip or it breaks, I won't have to sell a lung to get a new one.
I think if Apple finally updates the MacBook Pro casing with some of the features of the MacBook and makes a real difference in hardware between the processors I might have changed my mine, but I'm am so glad I purchased the smaller more compact MacBook than its counterpart the MacBook Pro.

"I think if Apple finally updates the MacBook Pro casing with some of the features of the MacBook and makes a real difference in hardware between the processors I might have changed my mine, but I'm am so glad I purchased the smaller more compact MacBook than its counterpart the MacBook Pro."
I like the casing on the MacBook better too and wish the MBP had that same rugged one. The aluminum, or whatever they use on the MBP has always seemed sort of frail to me, with wobbly lid closings and poor fits of the battery case, etc.
But I did go for the MBP. The main point for me? The higher screen resolution. I would have had a resolution DROP going for the MB and instead I got a resolution INCREASE going to the MBP.
In fact, the screen resolution of the MBP is the same as that on my 20" iMac G5!
I guess different things are different priority for different users.
doug

Macbook Pro 13 vs Pro 15 vs Air 13

Hello,
I'm considering buying either a Macbook Pro 13/15 or Macbook Air 13 inch as my primary computer. I for sure will be running Windows. I don't game or make movies or music, but I may run some spreadsheets and a lot apps at once. If I want to run Windows on my laptop, which laptop of the three would be the best choice? Can Macbook Air with 4GB handle all that?
Also, should I upgrade my RAM to 8GB since I'd have to split the RAM between OS X and Windows?
And which method of Windows installation is the best - Parallels, VMWare, or VirtualBox?
Help would be very appreciated!

WOW!! You can probably get lots of opinions on this one. The big question is what do you want to do with the MAC? For travel, I don't think you can beat the Macbook Air. I've go a 13 inch one and it is really great on the road. However, it is definitely limited for disk space. It just can't get no bigger. For me, that is not a problem. If you don't plan to travel, or carry it around, too much, I'd go with the Pro.
As to splitting the RAM for WIN/OSX, that will depend on how you want to run them. Bootstrap will let either, but not both, have all the RAM. I use Virtual Box for a few Windows applications and allocate only a portion of RAM to that. If Lion needs more, I can always shutdown and restart VB when it's needed. I have not had to do that.
Bottom line, MBA is a great travel computer. MBP has more room for oomph.
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