MacBook Pro or MacBook Air for day to day task(I have a ps4 for gaming)
I am confused with the MacBook Pro and Air.
Theres is a major differences in their prices in India and if the price difference is worth it or not.
I will use them for day to day task,web browsing and stuff because I already am a hardcore gamer.
If any of you suggest the MacBook Pro then also suggest 13 inch or 15inch cuz I thin so 13 inch is more worth the price and even if you guys say that 15inch is good for gaming I guess it is no good for me because I already have a ps4
Would be awesome if you guys help me figure out the solution.(Apple Community R0cKs!!!!!)
Debkumar56,
other than Web browsing, what are your day-to-day tasks and stuff that you would do on whichever Mac you decide upon? For Web browsing, either of them would be fine.
What exactly do you find confusing between the Pro and the Air?
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This solved my questionRe: mail is missing in my Macbook Air (5 days only)Dec 4, 2012 1:11 PM (in response to Csound1)
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