Need help deciding what computer is best for me?

I am 14 years old and going into high school. I am debating whether to buy the new macbook or take my grandpa's original macbook air. I want to take programing/coding and graphic design classes, so I wanted to know which computer would be best for me?  I like the macbook air for how like and easy it is to carry with me to and from school, but I'm not sure if it would be more beneficial to have the newer technology of the macbook?  Any help or input would be great!  Thanks

Can the money you don't spend now on a new computer be put aside to buy you a new computer at a later date? That is the key question. The trick with the Air is to avoid using up the harddrive, so the less stuff you have to put on it (games, movies), the better. Other than that, it should be able to do all you want it to do...for now. And given how much you poor students have to haul around in your backpacks , I think it's smart to go for Grandpa's Air and save yourself from hauling around nearly three extra pounds.
The Air is there and, I assume, it's going to be given to you at a good price ? Use it and see if it does all you need and want it to do. If you find it's too limiting, the Macbook Pros will still be there for you to get. What's more, if you hold off now, then as you near college--or where ever you're going after high school, you can use the money you didn't spend now for something that might be really excellent for your future in coding and graphics.
If it's feasible, I'd try out the Air for the summer and see if it's for you. The school specials on computers will be going for a while if you find it's not enough and you need more.

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