MacBook or MacBook Pro for travelling ?
I want to buy a portable mac to travel in a hot country. Witch one is the most robust and durable, the Mac Book or the MacBook Pro ? I will use it mostly with CS3 and Lightroom for photos. Thanks.
They are both good for travelling... macbook pro will be a little bit more durable due to the material that it is made out of but also a little heavier then the plastic macbook...
It depends whats in your budget and preference... me, i choose the macbook pro..
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