Wondering outloud - 2013 13' Air or 13' Pro

Hello,
I am looking at buying a Mac laptop to keep current on emerging coding tools, standards, etc..
XCode
HTML 5
Java Development
etc..
This machine wouldn't be a full fledged desktop replacement, just something to work on when away from the office, but still something I would like fast and powerful enough to code on.
i.e. Would need to run JBOSS on it, etc.
Would the 2013 AIR be up to the task (would love to hear hands on experience) - or should I look at the PRO (non Retina).
Thanks.

The MBA might be small and light but there's nothing lightweight about its performance. In the past 5 years I've moved from a 15" MBP to a 13" MBP to a 2011 13" MBA and I'll probably trade this one in on the new model to get its improved battery life.
There's nothing I can do on my iMac that I can't do on my MBA. Two caveats: 1) I'd really rather use Photoshop and InDesign on a large display than the 13" display and 2) the discrete graphics card of the 15" MBP does make a difference with some tasks. But for coding, unless you are doing 3D graphics related coding, that isn't going to be an issue.

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HI All
This is my first post here. As mentioned I have a fall 2011 15"Macbook Pro fall 2011 with Core i7 2.0 GHZ, 8GB RAM and i was thinking of buying a 2013 Macbook Air 13". Is it a good upgrade? I do light video editing and day to day tasks like word processing, email etc.
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Sunny

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          MacBook Air - model: MacBookAir6,1
          1 1.3 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 2 cores
          8 GB RAM
Video Information:
          Intel HD Graphics 5000 - VRAM: 1024 MB
Audio Plug-ins:
          AirPlay: Version: 1.7
          iSightAudio: Version: 7.7.1
Startup Items:
          HDDFanControlDaemon - Path: /Library/StartupItems/HDDFanControlDaemon
          NortonMissedTasks - Path: /Library/StartupItems/NortonMissedTasks
          SMC - Path: /Library/StartupItems/SMC
          SymAutoProtect - Path: /Library/StartupItems/SymAutoProtect
System Software:
          OS X 10.8.5 (12F45) - Uptime: 0 days 0:13:9
Disk Information:
          APPLE SSD SM0512F disk0 : (500.28 GB)
                    disk0s1 (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
                    RAWAIR (disk0s2) /: 499.42 GB (230.02 GB free)
                    Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>: 650 MB
USB Information:
          Apple Inc. BRCM20702 Hub
                    Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
FireWire Information:
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          Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
Kernel Extensions:
          com.parallels.virtualsound          (1.0
          com.Symantec.kext.SAVAPComm          (12.1)
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          4.47 GB            Inactive RAM
          798 MB             Wired RAM
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Yes,
After Mavericks install, your "time remaining" WILL BE INACCURATE until you do a SMC reset in many case
SMC reset
Shut down the computer.
Plug in the MagSafe power adapter to a power source, connecting it to the Mac if its not already connected.
On the built-in keyboard, press the (left side) Shift-Control-Option keys and the power button at the same time.
Release all the keys and the power button at the same time.
Press the power button to turn on the computer.
There is a HUGE distinction here about someone getting less batt. life in actuality .......or are they just reading the "time remaining" and using that as a true indicator which is certainly is not.
Ive seen 3 notebooks after SMC reset jump 4+ hours in "time remaining" and slowly climb after 3+ full charge cycles.
Until things settle down, nobody should trust what the 'time remaining' says.

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Dear Apple Support Community,
I have recently moved away from a Mid-2010 MacBook Pro to a new Mid-2013 MacBook Air. As much as it pains me, I have a need to install a virtual machine running Windows 7 in order to utilize an application called vSphere. The vSphere web interface is too unreliable to use via any web browser, so running a Windows VM is the only way forward.
However, when using VMWare Fusion 5 (I know 6 is available, but I do not have a license for it) or VirtualBox (very latest version) I receive an error which states that my CPU is not 64-bit compatible. I was under the impression that since Snow Leopard (10.6) was release that Mac OS was fully 64-bit. My MacBook Air is currently running Mavericks (10.9.1). It has a 1.3GHz Intel Core i5 CPU.
I read that Apple restricts access to the EFI firmware settings, as I originally thought it was a case of enabling Virtualization capabilities on the processor. To further add to the dilemma my Mid-2010 MacBook Pro has no issues running VMWare Fusion or VirtualBox, so I am at a loss as to why I am unable use these virtualization platforms on my new Mac.
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          115 MB             Spotify
          106 MB             Google Chrome
          106 MB             Microsoft Outlook
          106 MB             WindowServer
          90 MB              iTunes
          90 MB              Dropbox
          86 MB              Google Chrome Helper
          74 MB              iPhoto
          74 MB              Microsoft Lync
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          1.70 GB            Active RAM
          456 MB             Inactive RAM
          502 MB             Wired RAM
          558 MB             Page-ins
          0 B                Page-outs

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it feels like a lie...

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Hey,
I have a Macbook Pro 13 inch (early 2011)
Im looking at getting a desktop computer (preferebly the Mac Pro when released) and I want to know if I should sell my Macbook pro and get the mid 2013 Macbook Air, to use for uni as the MBP is quite heavy.
Cheers

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Macbook Air or Macbook Pro

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I plan on starting college this Fall so portability is a small factor, where obviously the Air has the edge. However, I don't see a major difference with the pro.
I understand the importance of a solid state drive and starting up quickly will also play a small role. Again, I know the Air has the edge here but are the start up times on a pro really that bad?
I play video games. Mainly World of Warcraft, and I don't require maximum settings.
Heat is an issue, I don't like my legs getting hot an uncomfortable while I'm trying to relax and browse the web
I am decent with Photoshop and Illustrator however I doubt I will ever be using them too avidly, but the possibility is there.
I mostly use the internet for social networking, but I do also watch quite a bit of TV and I am looking in to signing up for Netflix.
My friend has a MBP that has lasted over 6 years (Phenominal for a laptop IMO) can I expect the same life span with the MBA?
Should I look in to purchasing the insurance with either of the variants, or should I expect a reliable machine for a while. (Note that I am not computer illiterate and I can solve simple problems on my own.
Is upgrading to the i7 on a MPA worth the money?
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Price is something to consider, but lightly.
Important final note: I have an 8 core rig sitting at home to do anything that requires a lot of memory/power. This will mostly be for daily use around the house when I'm not in my room locked away and when I get to college for writing papers.
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I know, wall of text but I am seriously torn between which of these 3 laptops I should get with my iPhone
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Ill try to go through these, one by one, since I have owned BOTH the Air and the Pro and am quite familiar with both laptops.
1. I am in college. I MUCH prefer the Air to the Pro for its portability. The Air is TWO POUNDS lighter than the Pro. This may not seem like much to you, but when you have your computer AND a bunch of books, notebooks, pens, calculator, markers, and other things in your bag, two pounds is a WORLD of difference. When the Pro was in my backpack, I could tell it was there. I LITERALLY cannot tell the difference of the weight of my bag when my Air is in it and when it is not. Portability? Air wins HANDS DOWN.
2. Huge difference in speed of startup. Although it may not bother you either way. My Air starts in about 17 seconds. My Pro started in about 45. This is complete startup, from power button push to usuable desktop. You REALLY notice the speed difference when opening and closing apps and programs though. The SSD drive makes a world of difference. You CAN however, upgrade the Pro drive to an SSD, and get the same performance as long as you get a good SSD drive. The Air also shuts down in about 3 seconds. The Pro is about 15-20.
3. For WoW, the Air will suffice, but the computer will get FAIRLY hot while playing. The graphics are integrated in the i5 processor. The computer gets noticably warm when doing things like watching movies and such. You shouldnt have a problem actually PLAYING the game though, as the graphics on the Air and the Pro are essentially the same. The SSD drive makes a world of difference here as well. Load times are absurdly low.
4. The Air rarely gets more than warm. Just browsing the web wont heat it up at all. Same with the Pro. The only time I have EVER heard the fan on either is when I am watching full screen video on something such as Netflix, and even then, its barely audible. It shouldnt be a problem for you, unless you use the computer on a bed or something. You really need to have it on a flat surface when youre using it. Or your legs, as long as its not completely covered on the bottom, you should be fine. BOTH computers will behave similarly.
5. Photoshop and Illustrator will run fine. I wouldnt plan on doing HUGE projects with it, since the Air is limited to the 4GB of RAM. The Pro can take up to 16GB of RAM I believe, even though the specs only say up to 8GB. I could be off on this, but I really remember reading about people installing 16GB in their Pros and it recognizing all of it.
6. Netflix runs great on BOTH computers. I have had not ONE issue with it on my Air. Netflix depends more on the quality of your internet connection. I have FiOS here at home, so I never have any problems. The network at school is pretty crappy, but I have never had any problems streaming there either, on EITHER computer.
7. I would expect ANY Apple laptop to outlast virtually ANY Windows computer. I have had excellent experiences with ALL my Apple laptops. Any MINOR problems that i HAVE had, have been taken care of by Apple without issues. I would expect the lifetime of the Air to be superb as well.
8. The extended Apple Care is EXCELLENT. If you have the extra money for it, then you should purchase it. While the laptops are built far better than a Windows computer in general, things DO happen. If and when things go wrong, it can get expensive REALLY fast. A new motherboard would likely cost nearly the same as a new Air, and the Pro isnt much better in that respect. If you can afford it, buy it just for the peace of mind. It DOES NOT cover user damage however.
9. NO.
10. I would definitely look into an external HDD for putting WoW on. It would be better than hogging up 1/4 of your HDD space internally. You could also store movies and music, etc on the drive for when you are away from a WiFi spot.
11. The Air and the Pro cost NEARLY the same amount of money. Especially if you decide you want an SSD drive in the Pro.
12. Either computer will serve you extremely well in this use case.
As far as the 11 inch Air, I also had thought of purchasing the 11 inch. I went with the 13 inch Air for a couple reasons. The 11 inch Air, configured with 4GB of RAM and the 128GB SSD, was ONLY $100 LESS than the 13 inch Air. The clock speed PROBABLY wont make much of a difference. But the way I see it, if you are going to spend THAT much money for the 11 inch Air, why not spend $100 more and get the faster proc, the bigger/higher resolution screen, and the SD card reader? The 11 inch Air is nice, but the upgraded one just isnt worth the extra money, when you can get the better 13 inch version, for just a bit more. The extra screen real estate is REALLY nice to have, especially if you are going to be watching movies and such. The 13 only weighs .5 lbs MORE than the 11. You wont even be able to tell the difference.
Apple doesnt really have Cloud for Mac yet, but its supposed to be coming in the next OS, Mountain Lion. Hope this helps.

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i do watch alot of movies on dvd but than again i also download alot of movies and watch them without needing dvd . i am going to turkey for studies next year .so i dont know how many dvds i can take with myself to turkey or they dont allow any dvds to be taken to their country .my main aim of using the laptop is for studies purposes . i am not fond of playing video games . so any machine built specifically for video games is quite useless for me . i will be completing my bachelor degree in marketing in like 5 months now . and join another university in the beginning of 2013 for doing MBA(masters) in marketing . so now you have better idea which softwares i might be using

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