Should I wait or get the Macbook?

Question

Hi!
I am currently shopping for a new laptop and i have narrowed my choices down to either the 13 in Macbook Air or the Pro Retina.
I'm a senior in high school and I need a new computer to replace my old macbook 2007. I plan to use most of the Microsoft Office applications on a daily basis, as well as, watching/downloading movies, listening to music, playing games such as COD or MMORPGS, and at times, light photo and video editing. I want a computer with enough power to get me through at least 4+ years.
Both of these products share the portability factor, but the Pro packs more power and ability to do the tasks i need.
Now, which one should I get, the Air or Pro (and if pro, which size and configurations) OR should I just wait for the release of the new Mac lineups at the WWDC 2013?
Please help and thank you!

Answer 1

Apple doesn't have a set schedule for updating its hardware and anyone who has the information you need is bound by an NDA not to divulge it. My advice for these questions has been the same for well over 10 years. If you need a new computer waiting is just silly. If you want a new computer waiting makes sense.
The MBA and new retina models are not upgradeable and as such make it difficult to render any kind of reasonable assessment about how long they'll be usable for a particular user. I have a 2009 MBP that has given me 3 strong years and I fully expect to get at least another year of use - but had I been unable to upgrade its RAM and hard drive I'd have sold it in 2011. But I know lots of people who buy a computer and use it as is for 4-5 years.