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MacBook Air or Pro for dissertation?
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<blockquote data-quote="wescoe" data-source="post: 1252111" data-attributes="member: 204149"><p>Monitors aren't software dependent though you will need a DVI or HDMI adapter to hook up an external monitor to your mini display port. These run about $30.</p><p></p><p>It seems to me that a MacBook Air will suit your needs just fine. You'll probably appreciate its portability too; it has quite a sleek form factor if you've never seen one in person. </p><p></p><p>It sounds like your 2006 Macbook (I've got one too) has given you quite a run and will need significant TLC to get back in working order. I say you cut your losses, sell it as-is on ebay or sell it back to one of the many buyback companies and get yourself a new computer. I would wait till at least Wednesday to make the purchase though just to see what the announcement is.</p><p></p><p>Assuming there are no changes to the lineup and you have not stated a price cap, I suggest a 13" MacBook Air, 2.13GHz processor upgrade, 4gb RAM upgrade and your choice of 128GB or 256GB hard drive depending on how much space you think you'll need. I think that system should have no problem giving you another 4-5 years of reliable service.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wescoe, post: 1252111, member: 204149"] Monitors aren't software dependent though you will need a DVI or HDMI adapter to hook up an external monitor to your mini display port. These run about $30. It seems to me that a MacBook Air will suit your needs just fine. You'll probably appreciate its portability too; it has quite a sleek form factor if you've never seen one in person. It sounds like your 2006 Macbook (I've got one too) has given you quite a run and will need significant TLC to get back in working order. I say you cut your losses, sell it as-is on ebay or sell it back to one of the many buyback companies and get yourself a new computer. I would wait till at least Wednesday to make the purchase though just to see what the announcement is. Assuming there are no changes to the lineup and you have not stated a price cap, I suggest a 13" MacBook Air, 2.13GHz processor upgrade, 4gb RAM upgrade and your choice of 128GB or 256GB hard drive depending on how much space you think you'll need. I think that system should have no problem giving you another 4-5 years of reliable service. [/QUOTE]
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