Would you get a macbook air today?

I heard rumours that there would be new macbook airs on or around March. I am 80% sure about this because intel will release its Ivy core on March which apple planned to use for the new macbook air and pro. I actually planned to get it on Christmas but my dad said that it would be be benificial for me to get the new ones on March because I need a faster processor. I actually have a Compaq presario cq 61 which still works fine. I also heard that there would be 15" inch macbook airs so my questions are:
1. Should I wait for the new ones?
2. Would 15" be better than 13" if there a would be?
3. I am still a middle schooler who just writes essays, makes power point, makes songs and simple videos; so would mba be a good choice for me or would a mbp do a better work for me?
4. Any more recommendations?
I expect a really clear answer please! Thank you!!!

1. Should I wait for the new ones?
If you have a computer that suits your needs in the meantime, sure.  But no one knows for sure when the new models will be released except for Apple, and they are very tight lipped on product announcements.  Also, technology moves fast, so any newly released mac will soon become "outdated", although it can meet a users needs for many years.
2. Would 15" be better than 13" if there a would be?
IF  a model was made with a 15" screen it would depend on what features would be offered on the 15" that might not be offered on the 13" (which again, no one knows so that aspect is worthless to debate at this point).  Also, it would depend on what size screen preference you have.
3. I am still a middle schooler who just writes essays, makes power point, makes songs and simple videos; so would mba be a good choice for me or would a mbp do a better work for me?
Based on what you say you intend on using it for, it sounds like a fine choice.  Just be advised that you can not upgrade anything on a MacBook Air (certainaly not the ram as it is soldered to the motherboard), but after the warranty expires, you can upgrade the solid state drive (flash memory).

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