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.

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  • Which is better mac book pro or Mac book pro with retina display?

    which is better mac book pro or Mac book pro with retina display?

    MacBook Pro
    https://discussions.apple.com/community/notebooks/macbook_pro
    https://discussions.apple.com/community/mac_os?view=discussions 
    http://www.apple.com/support/macbookpro
    If or when upgraded to the max, the Retina is a good value.
    But talk to other users on the notebook forum.

  • Apple macbook pro with retina display is having yellow screen problems in which screen is not perfectly white and is yellowish. More over the service frm apple's part is ridiculous as they have faulty spare part. Does ne1 hv email of senior person?

    Apple macbook pro with retina display is having yellow screen problems in which screen is not perfectly white and is yellowish. More over the service frm apple's part is ridiculous as they have faulty spare part. Does ne1 hv email of senior person?

    Apple service centre employee told me that they do not have this 14 day offer in India.
    And My mac book pro is taken in by Service centre people to run test etc and I will be informed the next day if they accept it as a fault or not ?
    I feeling ridiculously bad.

  • Which MacBook Pro with retina display ( 13 inch or 15 inch ? )

    I can't decide which MacBook with retina display to buy. I'm switching to a Mac from a PC, but I am used to the Mac platform. So far I'm am thinking that, I will choose the 15 inch model, if apple would lower the price a lot at the upcoming event WWDC 2013. But I would consider buy the 13 inch if apple rises the processor speed, offer more ram, and ssd, while keeping the same price.
    The 15 inch MacBook offers:
    An extra 2 inches of screen space
    Much faster ( quad core vs dual core )
    The 13 inch MacBook provides
    A compact design
    Dual core
    13 inches
    $1000 less
    For full comparison visit:  http://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/specs-retina/
    I will be useing this Mac for
    Ios application developing ( Xcode, ios simulator ),
    Home use
    Web searching
    Sometimes at school
    Utilities
    And other usual stuff.
    So overall,
    I won't be carrying this around much,
    I will do lots of web searching and app developing,
    And utilities and other usual stuff
    And a need for extra screen space for more room when I'm web searching and app developing.
    What do think? Also, would you reccomended any extra features ( extra ram, ssd, or a higher processor) for my needs.  This will be a great help, thank you. Ps. I have my fingers crossed for a new MacBook Pro lineup and WWDC 2013. I hope to see upgrades for the MacBook Pro with retina display, apple.

    Hi,
    I am a researcher so I store a lot of papers, data, and use numerical software. I have had a 17inch high spec macbook pro for over a year now. I find that apart from the large screen, it was unnecessary to get the high specs. This is why. Firstly, the hard drive is easy to replace and upgrade, apple charge a lot for their own ones. Secondly, the ram in my one was upgradable (which i didnt know when i bought it) and i since upgraded to 16gigs from 8 and its amazing. Thirdly, the newer macbook pros run hotter than the previous ones.
    The retina is overrated and the programs for retina need more memory and processing power, so what you find is that your hard drive will get taken over sooner, your mac will run hotter, and battery life lower.
    I would say to you, dont worry about the processor speed, the normal speed offered is perfect, more than that is not necessary unless you are running highly demanding apps, the mac will run hotter too. Dont bother getting a large hard drive in the macbook. Get a flash SSD drive, and buy a good portable 2tb HD, like a WD one, and use that to store as much of your work as possible. I believe apple started soldering their ram cards to the motherboard or something so that people cant upgrade. Check in advance and see if the macbook you want can be ram upgradable, then get a lower ram model and buy good 8gb ram cards to make 16gig. Very very easy to install them, took me about two minutes to do mine, it will be much cheaper.
    If I think of anything else i will post back. Dont forget to install GFX card status too and use integrated only when on battery, i get up to ten hours of battery life without wifi, around 8 with wifi.
    edit. I forgot to mention that if you buy your mac and try to open it you will void the warranty.

  • I am thinking of getting my first Macbook pro for uni and was just wondering which one would be the best? The macbook pro or macbook pro with retina display? or even wait for the new release in 2013 ?

    I am thinking of getting my first Macbook pro for uni and was just wondering which one would be the best? The macbook pro or macbook pro with retina display? or even wait for the new release in 2013 ?

    If your budget is unlimited, look at both the retina and non-retina and make a decision based on your preferences.  If funds are tight, explore the options in the refurbished section.  Unless you are dealing with courses that demand specific performance parameters, any one of these options will suffice.
    Ciao.

  • Installing Windows 8 on MacBook Pro with retina display

    Hi ,
    I recently purchased a MacBook Pro with retina display , I’m new to the “ Mac world “ and intend to purchase and install “ Microsoft windows “ using boot camp assistant , is it better to install “ Windows 7 “ or “ Windows 8 “ ?
    Did anyone try Windows 8 on a Mac ? Which one is more reliable and compatible ?
    I appreciate any advice ,
    Thanks a lot ,
    Best regards ,

    siraj.mac wrote:
    intend to purchase and install “ Microsoft windows “ using boot camp assistant , is it better to install “ Windows 7 “ or “ Windows 8 “ ?
    Windows 7
    Did anyone try Windows 8 on a Mac ? Which one is more reliable and compatible ?
    Windows 7
    Windows 8 is only beta, but can be run in VirtualBox
    Only Windows 7 is supported by Apple in Bootcamp at this time, however you can install Windows 8 Beta into virtual machine software.
    http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/03/try-windows-8-consumer-preview-virtualbox/
    Windows in BootCamp or Virtual Machine?

  • What MacBook Pro with Retina Display is recommended for college students?

    I'm trying to decide which MacBook Pro with Retina Display to buy before I go off to college. I want to get the 2.6 GHz, 16 GB of RAM, and just the 512 GB of Flash. But I don't know which one is better for a business major. The 2.6 GHz Pro with Retina, or the 2.3 GHz Retina. My concers are the space, and this computer is suppossed to last me 4 years.

    I'm a college student as well and I'm going to be a sophomore engineering major. I'm currently sitting on a 2007 white MacBook. Yes, it is from the stone age. However, over 5 years, I have only used 280 GB of space. I'm going to order a 2.7GHz, 16GB, 512 SSD R-MBP this weekend, in the hopes that this, too will last me about 5 years. Honestly, if you have the money to drop, I would buy the fastest possible configuration, 16GB ram, and a 512 SSD so that you can comfortably use your computer for another 4-5 years. My white MacBook served quite well for 5 years. The thing about newer technology is that it may last longer. A Core2Duo processor from 07 is nothing compared to Ivy Bridge now. So I would max out the configuration if I were you. By 2017, Intel is going to be making processors that will make this R-MBP look like crap, so consider "future-proofing" your computer for the long run.

  • 15 inch Macbook pro w/o retina display or 13 inch Macbook pro with retina display?

    Want to get a macbook for university. Going to be used primarily for work and casual use. Have a 32inch full hd tv to connect up to for watching movies etc, which is the better choice?

    Welcome to Apple Support Communities
    I recommend a non-Retina MacBook Pro unless you need the Retina display. MacBooks Pro with Retina display are very limited and you can't replace anything if you don't want to void warranty. Also, repairs are more expensive, so purchase AppleCare for your MacBook Pro with Retina display.
    Go for the 15-inch MacBook Pro if you need good GPU performance. The 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display has got an Intel HD Graphics 4000 as the graphic card, and it's not supported in Adobe apps, for example. Also, apps that require GPU performance won't work properly.
    If you are not going to do any heavy task, the 13-inch MacBook Pro should work

  • Installing CS4 to Macbook Pro with Retina Display

    Hi, I just got a Macbook Pro with the Retina Display and I have tried installing CS4 to it, but apparently the version of adobe air does not exist. I do not know if this has anything to do with the flash storage since adobe products do not work with it. I installed CS4 to my iMac just fine. I read on another forum that CS4 is not compatible with the Macbook Pro with Retina Display and there were people who suggested installing CS6.
    However, I also read that adobe is just installing retina display support to the products in the upcoming Fall to some of the CS6 applications (not including InDesign, which I need). Should I switch to the Macbook Pro w/o Retina display?

    Adobe CS4 applications do not work properly with Mountain Lion 10.8. See table:
    http://roaringapps.com/apps:table
    CS6 works fine. I believe Adobe updated CS6 to work better with retina display. Check at the Adobe web site:
    http://www.adobe.com/products/catalog.html?promoid=KAWQI
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  • Video in on Macbook Pro with retina display

    I have a macbook pro with retina display, late 2013 model.
    I would like to use my macbook for video in from my DSLR camera as a bigger screen for live view while recording videos, I can connect my DSLR to my TV but obviously my macbook would be better as its portable.
    Is there any way to do this? I'm aware the HDMI input on my macbook is output only.

    All but low-end DSLRs either come with software that can "tether" it to your Mac or offer model specific software as an extra-cost accessory.  Read your camera's user manual.
    General info: http://www.macworld.com/article/1146453/shooting_tethered.html
    Message was edited by: EZ Jim
    Mac OSX 10.10.2

  • Help! Macbook Pro with Retina Display!

    Hi Apple community.
    I hope you can help me. 1 year has passed with my Macbook Pro with Retina display (15-incher). Got a small but visible ghostning. All the uper dock is visible in darker background. I couldn't believe it until I discovered with a bit of code and Terminal App, that I had LG screen which many said had problems. I thought I had a Samsung one since I really took care of it and never seemed to notice anything, until now. My guarantee just went out and I didn't purchase any Apple Care because I never thought I needed it and as a Student, my budget didn't allow. It took me 3 months to achieve the amount required for payment for this laptop. What can I do, is there a way Apple could show sympathy and repair my Macbook Pro? I live in Sweden and currently study. All the necessary programs are in my Macbook Pro.
    Please share some advice, I'd really appreciate it.

    Firstly, I'd like to know which will be the better base model as a notebook... if this is possible?
    But, for info sake, I will be using it for composing on Sibelius Software, lots of word processing and browsing.
    Small scale photo-editing.
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  • HT1338 When trying to update getting (error surle error domain error-1100). It started yesterday, any help would be great. I have Mountain Lion 10.8.1 on a new macbook pro with retina display.

    When trying to update getting (error surle error domain error-1100). It started yesterday, any help would be great. I have Mountain Lion 10.8.1 on a new macbook pro with retina display.

    There are many people suffering from this problem right now (including me). It appears to be a server issue. Just wait and try checking for updates again tomorrow.
    Some things I have heard indicate that this may be a regional problem, though what parts of the world are affected I don't know yet. A few people have been helped by deleting the following preference file (paste the path into the Go -> Go to Folder window in the Finder to locate it), though most have not:
    ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.SoftwareUpdate.plist
    Note that if you are trying to download iTunes 10.7, that can be found here:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1576
    Also, note that there is no reason to be anxious to get it, as the only thing added in iTunes 10.7 is compatibility with iOS 6, which will not be available until the 19th, and the new iPhone, which will not be available until later as well. The new iTunes that was announced is iTunes 11, which is also not yet available.

  • Configure New TM on a New Macbook pro with retina display Issue

    I have bought a new New Macbook pro with retina display laptop (Lion moutain OS)and a new TM (2TB).
    I have an internet router with wireless connect.
    I plugged TM to the router with an ethernet cable.
    Connect my TM to my macbook with an ethernet cable.(at this point I still cannot see TM on my Mac)
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    Then the airport utility (version 6.1) opened and start configuring TM but it gives an expected error when it is starting to join the TM!!!!
    I have reset the TM several time but with no hope.
    PS: I can configure the same TM on a normal laptop with windows 7 installed and Airport utility 5.6
    I am struggling on this issue for weeks and I cannot yous TM on my macbook pro.
    Help please.

    Time Capsule .. TC is the hardware box you bought.. Time Machine is the software you use in the Mac computer.. so what you generally refer to as TM is really TC.. !!
    I can configure the same TM on a normal laptop with windows 7 installed and Airport utility 5.6
    That is great.. you do not need to setup the Time Capsule at all then. It is already setup.. forget using 6.1 utility.. it is useless toy version.
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    From your statements..
    Connect my TM to my macbook with an ethernet cable.(at this point I still cannot see TM on my Mac)
    You are trying to connect with both wireless and ethernet at once.. This can mess things up. choose wireless or ethernet.. not both.
    If you keep running into issues.. reset the TC.. I know yet again.
    Set it up using SMB names.. for both the TC itself and wireless.
    Then lock the wireless channel for 2.4ghz.. use channel 1, 6, or 11 (13 in europe) and see how it goes.

  • Installing windows 7 on a macbook pro with retina display

    Hi All -
    I just purchased a new macbook pro with retina display and I want to install a copy of windows 7 on this machine. I've gone through numersous postings online about the proper way to do this - and I had a few questions as it is a little confusing.
    What I have:
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    External superdrive
    Physical copy of windows 7 64 bit
    a burned image of the windows 7 disk (as a .CDR file)
    Several postings have indicated that I need a flash drive; is this the case if I have the actual disk and the superdrive I can use for reading it?
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    I appreciate any help provided.
    Thank you
    Lenny

    Hi - I connected my superdrive but it does not seem to be working - now all I get is a black screen with the prompt - no bootable device; insert boot disk and press any key.
    Any thoughts on this? I put an ISO image on my desktop and also created an image on a USB drive - however it has encryption software on it which did not get overwritten so Im not sure if this is why that won't boot.
    Does anyone know if the Superdrive can't be used?
    My macbook is 3 weeks old - it is all the latest and greatest stuff...

  • Small scratch on my Macbook Pro with Retina Display Screen

    I was cleaning the retina display screen of my MacBook Pro when I discovered that there is a very small scratch on the screen. I have had my MacBook Pro with Retina Display for about four months and honestly its my most cared for item. I look after it with every fibre of my being, I am actually a little OCD when it comes to looking after it. I don't even leave the house until I know its in a safe place and nobody else is allowed near it. I am really annoyed that it's scratched and I really have no idea how it happened. I know its only a tiny scratch but its starting to bug me and I am now aware of its presence every time I start up my Mac. Is there anything I can do about this? Is there any way to fix it? Thanks.

    For a precise quote, you will have to take the MBP to an Apple store genius bar.  If you go to the iFixit.com and Powerbookmedic.com, they will have parts prices which should give you a rough estimate of the costs.
    Ciao.

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