Help in deciding which one to get.

Hi guys,
So I'm about to buy my first Macbook and I've narroed it down to 3 choices.
This will be for use at uni and other really simple stuff, no games or anything, mostly web browsing, waching videos and word docs.
1. 13/i5/256GB/8GB = ~1400
2. 13/i7/128GB/8GB = ~1300
So seeing that I am leaning towards the i5 more (since its got the better battery and mobility is a concern since I'm going to and from uni most days).
And the i5 is at around 1400$, why don't I just get the Macbook PRO (basic with 8GB), which is only a $100 more.
It just sort of makes more sense, since there isn't such a great price difference and I'm getting the PRO?
3. PRO 13/i5/128GB/8GB = ~1500
And just last question, does having 256GB make much of a difference? I mean I have a 128GB on my desktop, and I've only got 30GB filled, that is with the games I play too (Diablo 3 etc.)
So, even if I did get the 128GB, I probably would of gotten a external anyway??
Cheers
Clement

For the uses you describe, if it was me I would get the new $999 13/i5/128Gb/4GB.
There are arguments to be made for buying more than that, but again, given your intended use, that is what I would get. I have mid-2012 version with those specs and it has been and continues to be outstanding for that type of use.

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