Alright. So, from what I understand, the only difference between the latest Air and Pro models is that the latter is a bit heavier, has more storage, and costs significantly more. Which begs the question…
Are there any significant differences between the Macbook Air & Macbook Pro?
I still have my first laptop – an Acer that runs Windows XP and freezes up whenever moved lightly – which would explain why I haven’t touched in months.
I’m in my senior year of high school and would really like to upgrade to a new laptop now to give myself time to become accustomed to it before attending college. In case anyone is wondering, I’m leaning towards the Macbook because I’m interested in studying animation, and have learned that they’re more flexible when it comes to animation than other laptops. When I visited an institution that specializes in this field, I realized that all of the computer labs were equipped with iMacs.
I’ve done my research, and compared the latest models, but since these things are so pricy, I’m trying to be as cautious as possible so I don’t buy something I later regret.
The 13-inch screen sounds ideal, and the ones with Retina-display seem enticing, but does it really make such a difference? A couple of people commented that the upgraded screen slows down the system, so I’m not sure what to make of this.
I would mainly be using it to browse the internet, load applications to work on my class assignments, and access software like FireAlpaca and SAI. But other than that, I don’t see any reason why I would be using too much RAM.
I miiiight use it for gaming, specifically a N64 Emulator, but that would be once I finally have a break in my schedule.
I’ve had some experience with these products, so I know I won’t walk blindfolded into the entire process, but I know I would feel a lot more confident in my final purchase once I receive some help from you guys.
One last thing: would you recommend I buy it from an Apple Retail Store, or from and electronics store like Best Buy? One of my friends told me that Apple Retail offers discounts for students, but I assume other stores do the same as well.
Are there any significant differences between the Macbook Air & Macbook Pro?
I still have my first laptop – an Acer that runs Windows XP and freezes up whenever moved lightly – which would explain why I haven’t touched in months.
I’m in my senior year of high school and would really like to upgrade to a new laptop now to give myself time to become accustomed to it before attending college. In case anyone is wondering, I’m leaning towards the Macbook because I’m interested in studying animation, and have learned that they’re more flexible when it comes to animation than other laptops. When I visited an institution that specializes in this field, I realized that all of the computer labs were equipped with iMacs.
I’ve done my research, and compared the latest models, but since these things are so pricy, I’m trying to be as cautious as possible so I don’t buy something I later regret.
The 13-inch screen sounds ideal, and the ones with Retina-display seem enticing, but does it really make such a difference? A couple of people commented that the upgraded screen slows down the system, so I’m not sure what to make of this.
I would mainly be using it to browse the internet, load applications to work on my class assignments, and access software like FireAlpaca and SAI. But other than that, I don’t see any reason why I would be using too much RAM.
I miiiight use it for gaming, specifically a N64 Emulator, but that would be once I finally have a break in my schedule.
I’ve had some experience with these products, so I know I won’t walk blindfolded into the entire process, but I know I would feel a lot more confident in my final purchase once I receive some help from you guys.
One last thing: would you recommend I buy it from an Apple Retail Store, or from and electronics store like Best Buy? One of my friends told me that Apple Retail offers discounts for students, but I assume other stores do the same as well.