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Macbook Air vs. Pro, impossible to decide
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<blockquote data-quote="pigoo3" data-source="post: 1553652" data-attributes="member: 56379"><p>Probably should have included the cpu speeds for easier answering.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>You didn't tell us how much ram the refurb MBA has (I'm guessing 4gig). In these days of non-upgradeable ram...this is an important factor. If the refurb mBA only has 4gig of ram...then it really shouldn't be compared to the other two choices with 8gig of ram...since they are really not configured equally. Of course this refurb MBA could be the low cost choice.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I don't think that the foot print difference is enough to "kill you". They both have 13" display's...so the footprint difference is certainly minimal. Yes...the MBP is a little bit heavier.</p><p></p><p>I would say if cost is an issue...go with the refurb. But if it only has 4gig of ram (which isn't terrible) consider this carefully. 4gig of ram may be ok today. But in the coming years (depending on how long you want to keep this computer)...4gig of ram may not be enough.</p><p></p><p>If you feel you should get 8gig of ram. Then that narrows things down to the other two choices. I don't know exactly what two models these are (you didn't give all the specs)...but based on the info provided...I guess I would go with the i7 MBA. Simply because it's lighter & the cost is very close to the 13" MBP with 8gig of ram.</p><p></p><p>- Nick</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pigoo3, post: 1553652, member: 56379"] Probably should have included the cpu speeds for easier answering.:) You didn't tell us how much ram the refurb MBA has (I'm guessing 4gig). In these days of non-upgradeable ram...this is an important factor. If the refurb mBA only has 4gig of ram...then it really shouldn't be compared to the other two choices with 8gig of ram...since they are really not configured equally. Of course this refurb MBA could be the low cost choice. I don't think that the foot print difference is enough to "kill you". They both have 13" display's...so the footprint difference is certainly minimal. Yes...the MBP is a little bit heavier. I would say if cost is an issue...go with the refurb. But if it only has 4gig of ram (which isn't terrible) consider this carefully. 4gig of ram may be ok today. But in the coming years (depending on how long you want to keep this computer)...4gig of ram may not be enough. If you feel you should get 8gig of ram. Then that narrows things down to the other two choices. I don't know exactly what two models these are (you didn't give all the specs)...but based on the info provided...I guess I would go with the i7 MBA. Simply because it's lighter & the cost is very close to the 13" MBP with 8gig of ram. - Nick [/QUOTE]
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