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Apple Computing Products:
macOS - Notebook Hardware
New Macbook Air v. Macbook Pro (non-retina)
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<blockquote data-quote="Dwinguel" data-source="post: 1521195" data-attributes="member: 304275"><p>I would go for the MacBook Air, potentially upgrading the RAM to 8GB since you want to keep your machine for 3-4 years. By then the 4GB will be limited and you won't be able to upgrade since the RAM is soldered to the board.</p><p></p><p>The advantage of the Air is that you get a better graphic card (a bit snappier when using the OS, iPhoto, iMovie, etc.), you don't have to change the SSD, it's already there (and it can still be upgraded later on, when the SSD is cheaper). </p><p></p><p>I don't think you will see much difference in terms of CPU.</p><p></p><p>Battery life is not that important to you, but still a nice bonus in the MBA.</p><p></p><p>So the Air has the edge for your needs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dwinguel, post: 1521195, member: 304275"] I would go for the MacBook Air, potentially upgrading the RAM to 8GB since you want to keep your machine for 3-4 years. By then the 4GB will be limited and you won't be able to upgrade since the RAM is soldered to the board. The advantage of the Air is that you get a better graphic card (a bit snappier when using the OS, iPhoto, iMovie, etc.), you don't have to change the SSD, it's already there (and it can still be upgraded later on, when the SSD is cheaper). I don't think you will see much difference in terms of CPU. Battery life is not that important to you, but still a nice bonus in the MBA. So the Air has the edge for your needs. [/QUOTE]
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