Should I get a fully upgraded MacBook air or should I compromise the thinness for a MacBook pro retina

Hi I need to get a Mac for high school should I get a MacBook air with i7 and 8gb of ram or should I get a MacBook pro retina
I make music surf the web and check emails and play games on my Mac should I compromise the portability of the air for the power of the pro
Please please please help

My suggestion - go with the maxed out Air.
Right now, there are so many issues with the Retina. Nothing against the Retina since I ordered one.
In any event, you can go with the Retina if you wish and if you're not happy with it, you can return it within the 14 days return/exchange policy and then go with the Macbook Air if you wish to do so.
Whatever you decide to purchase in the end, I'm sure you'll be quite happy with it.
Good luck.

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