Retina Display or not?????

Hi!
I have a MacBook Pro whitout a retina display (15 in) and my mom would like to buy it to me for around $1500... I was wondering if i should change for a MacBook Pro with retina display (which is more expensive) or get another one (the same one, without retina display).
I surely want to stay with a MacBook but I also wonder if a MacBook Air might be more appropriate.
I use my MacBook for school (projects and stuff and I have Word and Pages and everything like that). Also, I use Aperture. I would like to be able to bring it with me at school... The new MacBook Pro (with retina display) is lighter than the one I have, which I find really cool!
I don't know if I can get the MacBook Air with retina display with a 15 in screen but if I can't, than I don't want it. I like to have a big screen to look at.
Thanks for helping!
XOX
**One more thing... I have the Office for Mac set on my actual computer but I don't have the CD with the software because my school installed it on my Mac. Is there a way to copy it on my new computer? I would erase it from this one though. I just don't want to pay for it since my school already did. I change school for next year too, so I won't be able to get it anymore (from the school)... Thanks!
**Also, English isn't my mother tongue so I might sound a little weird... Sorry about that!

I am in the same situation trying to decide on retina or not. For the last couple weeks I have been doing my research and comparing all the prices and spec for spec it seems like the retina is cheaper than the non-retina and on top of that comes with the amazing screen. So I decided upon the retina.
As for Microsoft Office, I believe it is possible to copy over the files from computer to computer. The issue is when you tansfer it to a new computer and you open it the first time it requires a license key/number. This would be what is on the original case of the purchased discs. So unless you can get another liscence key/number the files will do you no good.
If you are worried about price you should check out the refurbs, last i saw there was a base model retina at 15% off. Also you said you were in school so you should see if you are eligable for education pricing if you want a custom one.

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