Macbook Pro (retina) or Macbook Air 13

Hello
Im read many topics about that but just didn't get the right answer.... I would be really pleased if you will pass me as many information as you can.
Macbook Pro (retina) or Macbook Air 13
I will use computer for school, music, movies, facebook, also learning modeling and animating in 3d program, photoshop websites, editing photos etc. ( but nothing serious yet). also Ill use the computer in caffe bars..... what do you recomended for me ? At home Im able to connect it on my 24' monitor. Ill use it alot .. thanks for all the answers and Im apolagizing for my english language but its not my main language.... hope u understood me if not ask me down below
ps: I know that is money diference but I mostly care that I will have a computer which I need and I will use it (all the power, functions bla bla...)
Cheers

Or, to say it a little more friendly and time consuming than the hatter: This is the Mac Pro forum, thus your post asking about Macbook Pros is simply in the wrong place

Similar Messages

  • Does the air vents in the MacBook Pro Retina take in air or blow out air or do both?

    I was using my MacBook when I saw a dust ball going near my air vents & and disappeared.
    So i was wondering if the air vents could have taken in the dust ball

    forum and support for notebooks look here:
    http://www.apple.com/support/macbookpro

  • MacBook Pro Retina Display 13" or MacBook Air 13"??

    I'm starting university in September and I'm considering purchasing a MacBook Pro 13" or a MacBook Air 13" to use during my study. I just can't decide which to go for.
    Because I do a lot of photography work - (Adobe Photoshop) - I'm guessing the pro is a good option although the only thing I'm concerned about is the weight. I'll be taking my MacBook wherever I go - I.e. On field trips, lectures to take notes, friends' houses etc. so I want it to be portable and easy to carry wherever I go.
    My friend has an Air and it looks and feels great. But I've been thinking is worth me getting the pro? Is the weight difference that much of an issue? Or wont I notice it? I've seen many comparison videos and both seem to be pretty close in terms of thinness. I just don't want to feel gutted if I go for the Air when the MacBook Pro might have a lot more to offer. I'll also be using office software for all my writing work for my course next year and the idea of having crisp sharp typography really appeals to me if I go for the pro. Having said this, I've heard that the standard resolution and the retina display can't really be differentiated from working distance but I've also heard that the colours are more vibrant on the pro. Another concern is the battery life. I'm really stuck.
    Thank you for your time.

    The Pro is slightly better for Photography.   The 15" Pro is even better as the graphics chip gives you more chip based power.
    The weight is not that much.  I used to carry around an 8 lbs Powerbook in 1998.  The key to weight is having the proper bag with adjustable straps.
    And when you do transport it, do not leave it on.  Shut it down.  Even with the sudden motion sensor, the innertia may suddenly wake it from sleep or make the hard drive deteriorate faster.  If it wakes with the lid closed, that can cause it to overheat from the display on the computer's keyboard.

  • After some advice, I am new to Apple and looking to purchase either the MacBook Air 13inch with 256GB and 8GB mem or the MacBook Pro 13inch with retina 256Gb and 8GB mem. I am an assistant principal in a primary school and also studying my masters

    After some advice, I am new to Apple and looking to purchase either the MacBook Air 13inch with 256GB and 8GB mem or the MacBook Pro 13inch with retina 256Gb and 8GB mem. I am an assistant principal in a primary school and also studying my masters at university. I don't play computer games and I don't watch movies. I do store photos and videos of my kids and music on iTunes. I also like browsing the net with numerous windows open, check email etc. I am really wanting long battery life as I do a lot of my work on the couch - not close to a PowerPoint. Would the air do the trick or will it soon be outdated as Apple move towards retina display? Both air and pro seem very thin  - almost the same? And not much difference in weight either so both very portable which is also a necessary requirement. Just can't help dreaming about that 12 hour claimed battery life. Any helpful advice/opinions, very much appreciated. Thanks

    It's not likely that you'll get 12 hours in reql life. Those benchmarks are set under very strict controlled conditions. Kind of like mileage per gallon claims on cars. If 16GB of ram is an option at all I'd highly recommend you get that. As far as storage 256GB isn't alot, consider storing some things on an external thunderbolt real

  • Should I get a £999 13 Inch Macbook Air with 128 GB SSD or a £1249 13 Inch Retina Macbook Pro with 128GB SSD

    I am a twelve year old boy ready to get my first Mac computer. I already have an iPad 3 and I really like it. Now I'm going to start saving up for a Mac and I am down to two choices, as listed above. I'm going to be using it for web browsing, games, drawing, word documents, presentations, movies, video calling, messages, Windows 8 and I will be using quite a few apps from the Mac App Store.
    Also could you tell me how long Apple support the MacBook Air with the latest version of OS X and how long they support the MacBook Pro with the latest OS.
    I also want to know if it is worth paying £200 to upgrade a 128GB SSD to a 256GB one.

    If past history serves, Apple will support the 2013 models for 5-7 years with new OS upgrades but there's no guarantee. However that doesn't mean the computer will be worthless. I have a 10-11 year old Mac serving as a guest computer running an OS two versions old. It still does everything our guests would want to do while they are visiting.
    The 128GB drive is the smallest I'd recommend and for a teen (who is likely to collect media and lots of software) I'd call the 256GB a very good idea - especially ince you indicate you want to run Win8 too.
    The retina MacBook has a gorgeous display and has a faster processor but all those extra pixels push the GPU to the max. Until faster GPUs come along I'm avoiding the retina computers.

  • Which is better(generally): MacBook Pro with Retina Display or MacBook Air?

    Which is better(generally): MacBook Pro with Retina Display or MacBook Air?

    Better for what? These are two very different computers. Tell us which things you are looking for and we may be able to help you. Examples - weight, standard RAM and flash memory available, video resolution, etc.
    See the technical specifications articles for each -
    MacBook Air.
    MacBook Pro retina display.
    Best of luck.

  • Interchanging MacBook Air and MacBook Pro Retina power adaptor

    Hi,
    We have both a MacBook Air 2014 and a Retina MacBook Pro in our home.
    Is it safe to use the MBA charger with the MBP and vise versa?
    Thanks.
    Tareq

    OK, this what Apple support told me.
    I can use the MBP Retina charger with the MB Air for emergencies.
    However, I should not use the MB Air charger with the MBP Retina.
    Tareq

  • Macbook Pro 13 inch with Retina vs Macbook Air 13 inch

    Hi everyone, I just have a few questions regarding the two Macbooks listed above, here is my situation:
    I am going to be a Freshman in college next year and have decided to purchase my first Macbook. I am familiar with most Apple products but Macbooks are the one area I do not have experience in. I have done some research and have widdled my decision down to either the Air or the rMBP. I am looking at the entry level of these laptops, so both would be equipped with the regular 128gb SSD drives and the 1.8GHz and 2.5GHz proccessors. My budget would not be more than the cost of the rMBP, so upgrading to anything more than $1,399 is not really an option.
    My uses:
    Basic Word processing
    Web surfing
    Video streaming
    Music and picture storage (nothing more than 10 gigs)
    Video and Picture editing with the Adobe Suite (this is my biggest concern, how will both computers react to the software? Which would handle it better?)
    Now I know everyone has seen posts like this before but the difference is with the recent update in pricing. Now that the rMBP is $1,499 (with a $100 discount for education it will be $1,399) is it a better deal? Is the performance and retina display worth an extra $200? I have read rumors that the retina display causes some slow down in operation for the rMBP.
    Lastly, if I decided to purchase the Air, should I invest in the upgrade to the 256gb SSD or maybe purchase a cheaper USB 3.0 external hardrive?
    Thank you for your time and consideration, it is really appreciated!
    Cameron

    Here's my take on that one.
    Skip the 13 Inch Macbook Retina until it's been in refreshed a couple more times to get rid of the screen issues some people are having - I was one of the first ones that bought the 15 Inch Macbook Retina - after 2 months of use - got rid of it because of issues with Photoshop and Office - i'm sure an update was already released by Adobe and Microsoft to support Retina display by now.
    In any event - the Macbook Air is a good idea - but instead of going with just the 256GB Flash Storage - why not do the 8GB of RAM and 256GB Flash Storage?
    Or you can get the 13 Inch non Retina Macbook Pro so you can upgrade the RAM and Hard Drive at your own convenience.
    in any event - best thing to do is go to your local Apple Store and compare the two and see what feels right for you.

  • Performance of HDS in AIR on Macbook Pro Retina is terrible

    Hi
    My client provides online streaming with the technology of Adobe HTTP Dynamic Streaming (protected by FlashAccess). The client is build with Adobe AIR. Recently, we've found the playback performance of HDS on Macbook Pro Retina is terrible. We see choopy all the time during the playback. The same streaming plays well in the browser and other Macbook Pro (non-Retina) computers.
    I'm wondering if the latest AIR doesn't support Retina display well. Does anyone know if there is a workaround or when the updated AIR runtime can support Retina display well?
    Thanks.

    Could you please open a new bug report on this over at bugbase.adobe.com?  Please post back with the URL and I'll also follow up internally.
    Thanks,
    Chris

  • Trying to decide between a Macbook air or Macbook Pro retina

    I'm going to college in September and I'm trying to decide between a fully speced out Air or a Retina pro with upped RAM and CPU. My Dad recently got an air and I have played with it quite a bit and it feels really nice and portable, easy to carry around and use during breaks or to type up notes during a class. I would possibly use Photoshop on it at college (In my graphics design class) but I don't know if I will need to. The Retina display seems really awesome but I don't know whether or not to go for the pro, I would also like to play games on it however not too many (for example the something like skyrim). I also have a main gaming desktop which I would use for high intensity programs at home.

    You should also ask this in the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air forums. This is the forum for the white and black plastic MacBooks that were discontinued in 2010. You should also post this question there to increase your chances of getting an answer.
    https://discussions.apple.com/community/notebooks/macbook_pro
    https://discussions.apple.com/community/notebooks/macbook_air

  • Which is much better for me, MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display or MacBook Air 13"?

    Hi! I'm a High School Student, and I really need help in choosing the right MacBook. So which is which?
    I'm really confused in choosing which MacBook suites. I have been researching about the specs of each MacBooks; some websites say "MacBook Pro is much better" while the others "MacBook Air is better than the Pro". I'm totally confused! And PLEASE HELP ME!
    Here is what I need for a laptop:
    *I will use it for Editing Videos and Photos
    *sTORAGE for my Documents! (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Adobe)
    *PRINTING documents and stuff
    *Great Quality for Movies, Videos, and Music
    *GAMES!!! (Assasin's Creed, Sims, etc.)
    *Other Apllications
    *Storage for my stuff
    *Best performance for INTERNET, SOCIAL SITES, & ENTERTAINMENT
    *Handy and Easy to use
    *Lightweight ('cause I have to bring it to school for reports and I have to bring i to to different places for conventions or seminars)
    *STORAGE for my Photographs, Music, Movies (edited and downloaded)
    *Long Lasting Batteries
    *FAST and  QUICK
    I'm really confused, which shal I choose: MacBook Pro because it has the best performance or MacBook Air because it is very convenient.
    I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IF YOU HELP ME.
    Message was edited by: Samkeyness

    Unfortunately, you mentioned "GAMES!!!" - no Mac notebook is a good gaming machine (sad but true). For everything else, however, I would recommend a MacBook Pro (Retina or non-Retina - whichever you prefer, although my preference is for the non-Retina: it lacks the portability of the Retina but is user upgradeable whereas the Retina 13" machine is limited to 8GB of RAM, soldered onto the logic board, and a 'fixed' storage space).
    I haven't looked at the specs but I'm assuming that the Retina model would be only slightly heavier than the Air. But it would out-perform the Air should you desire to try games with it.
    Good luck - we get these "what shall I buy" questions all the time but, in the end, it's your decision.
    Clinton

  • Difference in Resolution/Retina between Macbook Air and PRO

    Macbook air doesn't have retina and pro does so I was wondering if you have both, do you see a big difference in the resolution?

    As you see below, the non-Retina 13" AIR is 82% of the Macbook with Retina display in resolution
    there is no magical number of pixels per inch that automatically equates to Retina quality.
    http://www.cultofmac.com/168509/why-you-might-be-disappointed-by-the-resolution- of-those-new-retina-display-macs-feature/
    Ive had both, yes you certainly notice a difference.
    Go to an Apple store and take a peek at both

  • Exporting an ePub from pages on a retina MacBook Pro the size is 10x that of the same export on a MacBook Air. Why?

    I am exporting an ePub from a 57.6 MB pages file on my retina MacBook pro and the exported epub is 982.9 MB in size. Exporting the exact same file from Pages on my MacBook Air give me a 97.8 MB ePub file.
    Both machines run OSX 10.8.4 and Pages 4.3. And the Pages file resides in my Dropbox.
    What is going on here?

    Also ask in the forum for Pages perhaps:
    https://discussions.apple.com/community/iwork/pages

  • Macbook Pro 2012 with 240GB SSD or Macbook Air 2012 240GB SSD or Macbook Pro Retina

    Macbook Pro 13inch 2012 240GB SSD Specs:
    2.5GHz Dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz
    4GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM — 2x2GB
    500GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
    SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
    240BG Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSD
    Intel HD Graphics 4000
    Overall Price $1600+Tax
    or
    Macbook Air 2012 13inch with 240GB SSD SPECS:
    1.8GHz Intel Dual-Core Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 2.8GHz
    8GB 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM
    240GB Auro Pro 6G Solid State Drive
    Turbo Boost up to 2.8GHz
    Intel HD Graphics 4000
    Overall Price $1600+Tax
    or
    Macbook Pro Retina 15inch 2012 256SSD Specs:
    2.3GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.3GHz
    8GB 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM
    256GB Flash Storage
    Intel HD Graphics 4000
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M with 1GB of GDDR5 memory
    Overall Price $2199+Tax
    orMacbook Pro Retina 13in 2012 256SSD Specs:
    2.5GHz Dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz
    128GB Flash Storage or 256 Crucial m4 256GB 2.5 inch if possible to upgrade
    2.5GHz dual-core Intel Core i5
    Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz
    8GB 1600MHz memory
    Intel HD Graphics 4000
    I'm looking for a laptop that will last me a couple of years which is why I'm upgrading to SSD without losing performance. I usually game on my Mac so I want a laptop to handle that, handle programs in the background and writing or reading without losing speed, I also need a laptop that has fast boot time.
    I will be using the laptop mainly for school and running programs such as iWork and mircrosoft office as well as websurfing and video streaming thanks for any advice.

    I hope others pipe in with their comments, but the first suggestion is to visit your local Apple Store and try out the units. Trying them out can make a difference in your decision.
    This is how I'd try to make sense of this:
    MBP 13 2012:
    Solid all-purpose portable at a decent price, and even has a 240GB SSD. If you don't load it with tons to videos, this will more than fit your needs as a student and websurfer. A little heavier than the others here, but it's a solid package that's stable. Great if you need to use the CD/DVD.
    MBA 13 2012:
    Also good, similar specs, notably lighter. Notes are easy to take, and easier to carry on long campus treks. If you're not near a power source, the battery life may be a concern. If you need a CD/DVD, you can connect it when you need it - but it's extra. Servicing a MBA is more difficult.
    MBR 15 2012:
    Beautiful display, packed with performance. No DVD/CD drive, NVIDIA performance is unproven, kind of pricey, the first generation of a device; it's going to get better over time. Can't be serviced in any way by the user; the Apple Store is your only option. Now's not the best time to get the MBR.
    MBR 13 2012:
    Same comments.
    I'd say the MBA is a good pick. Few moving parts, therefore more reliability. Low heat. You can always attach a CD/DVD drive via USB. Intel Graphics is solid; no problems there. Plenty of capacity for your needs. And the display is bright. MBA 13 or 11, IMO.

  • Need help deciding on which Mac to get? Macbook Air vs Macbook Pro Retina

    Hey im new here, sorry if these questions get repetitive but im investing a lot of money and dont have much knowledge on computers so i came here. So my options are :
    Option 1
    13 inch Macbook Air
    1.7GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.3GHz
    8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM
    128GB PCIe-based flash storage
    $1249.00
    Option 2
    13 inch Macbook Air
    1.4GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 2.7GHz
    8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM
    256GB PCIe-based Flash Storage
    $1299.00
    Option 3
    13 in Macbook pro Retina
    2.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5
    Turbo Boost up to 2.9GHz
    4GB 1600MHz memory
    128GB PCIe-based flash storage1
    Intel Iris Graphics
    $1299.00
    here is how i find myself as a computer user...
    i use a computer everyday as a college student... a lot of microsoft programs and internet usage...
    occasionally i use netflix but i find myself hooking it up to a tv if i watch or stream off my comp
    here is my issue why do i need a retina if i can watch most things on tv now that they have internet integrated such as netflix youtube.
    so what would be more useful more hard drive space with 8gb of ram or less harddrive space with faster processor
    thank you in advance as this is my first post

    I had the same question as I was starting grad school and my old MacBook Pro was just getting too tired and slow.
    I visited the Apple store and spoke with four different employees and they each came to the same conclusion- separately- that the Pro was the way to go.
    If you upgrade your flash like you mentioned you might want to do with the Air that's great, but with the pro upgrading your flash automatically upgrades your RAM as well, doubling you from 4 to 8. I kept going back and forth over what to do because the difference in price was significant, but ultimately more RAM makes for a much faster machine and it will work better, longer. It would most likely buy me another year or more of a well working machine over the Air.
    Cost was definitely a factor me as well, but I was able to use the Education pricing, and I chose to buy refurbished.
    Also, in terms of portability, the difference in weight is only half a pound. My roommate has the Air and I honestly feel no difference when I'm carrying hers or mine in my school bag. I'm really happy that I went with the Pro with Retina because even though I probably don't use half of the amazing features available on it, I always have the option to. Plus, not being much of a techie I have so much flash storage that I don't need to bother with my external hard drive anymore other than to backup my files. Really, really glad that I listened to the Geniuses!

  • Macbook air or Macbook pro retina?

         I am in the market to buy a new laptop. I have been thinking about it for quite some time now. However, I just cannot seem to decide between the 13 inch baseline Macbook Air (possibly 8gb ram upgrade) and the 13 inch Macbook Pro with Retina Display baseline. I will be using this computer to surf the web, watch youtube, sometimes edit photos with aperture, maybe use imovie sometimes, and play the occasional video game. This is my forst mac by the way. Also, i am going away to europe this summer and would like to have a laptop with me. Should i wait for the refresh in june? Will they refresh in june? Will the Macbook air be able to suit my needs, will it be fast enough? Which would you recommend? Thank you so much.
    McGregor

    I do have the lastest Macbook air 13" (8 gig RAM) since 5 months. I use it for pretty much the list you stated plus software dev on XCode and VisuaStudio in a virtual machine.
    Don't get me wrong, Macbook air is wonderfull / near perfect machine and you can't really go wrong with it. No mather your decision, if you get a Macbook Air, upgrade to 8 Gig of RAM. Latest OSX take 2 Gig or RAM right at startup and you will easily get RAM at 4 Gig with couple of web browser and others. Don't even hesitate, get the 8 Gig upgrade so you will support next OSX version easily.
    As for speed the MBA will not make you feel you are waiting for it. For comparison,  my main windows PC is a Quad Core i7 with watercooled overclock to 4.8Ghz, 16 Gig RAM and OCZ Vertex 256 SSD drive. Both (PC and MBA) feel equaly snappy and fun to use. The Macbook Air is powerfull and snappy computer and it will get tasks done in a breeze.
    That being said, I ordered a Retina Macbook Pro 15" last week that I will received tomorow. I did it mainly for two things. The retina display and size of the display. Once you tasted that retina panel you simply have hard time getting back.
    But if you are on a budget, and didn't get retina addicted, you will NOT be dissapointed with a Macbook Air (8 Gig) . It is such a good balanced Ultrabook. But for a +200$ price point, considering 8 gig ram upgrade on 13" MBA, I would recommed the MBP retina 13" too.
    Good luck !

Maybe you are looking for