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Apple Computing Products:
macOS - Notebook Hardware
Another Air or Retina decision - durability and speed?
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<blockquote data-quote="lclev" data-source="post: 1703152" data-attributes="member: 307555"><p>I have a 13" macbook air and a 15" macbook pro. I love both for different reasons. For what you are indicating you want I recommend the 13" Macbook Air. It has great battery life and is light weight. As far as sturdy, I haul mine around in a sleeve and I do have a clear protective case on it. I have tried the keyboard covers and they are not too bad but they bug me so I don't use them but they can offer protection from spills. The MB Air is definitely sturdier than a lot of the thin Windows laptops currently on the market. </p><p></p><p>I would not recommend the 11" screen if you plan to do any Photoshop or InDesign work that is not enough screen space - IMO. I do use my 13" for some Photoshop work with no problems. My specs on my 2013 MB Air is i5, 4GB, 256 SSD - not a big powerhouse but it handles Photoshop easily. </p><p></p><p>As for a Macbook Pro - there is more weight and less battery time but it gives the impression of being sturdier. It is more of a work horse but it is up to you to decide what you want.</p><p></p><p>BTW: A case cover and keyboard cover is a cheap investment. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>Lisa</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lclev, post: 1703152, member: 307555"] I have a 13" macbook air and a 15" macbook pro. I love both for different reasons. For what you are indicating you want I recommend the 13" Macbook Air. It has great battery life and is light weight. As far as sturdy, I haul mine around in a sleeve and I do have a clear protective case on it. I have tried the keyboard covers and they are not too bad but they bug me so I don't use them but they can offer protection from spills. The MB Air is definitely sturdier than a lot of the thin Windows laptops currently on the market. I would not recommend the 11" screen if you plan to do any Photoshop or InDesign work that is not enough screen space - IMO. I do use my 13" for some Photoshop work with no problems. My specs on my 2013 MB Air is i5, 4GB, 256 SSD - not a big powerhouse but it handles Photoshop easily. As for a Macbook Pro - there is more weight and less battery time but it gives the impression of being sturdier. It is more of a work horse but it is up to you to decide what you want. BTW: A case cover and keyboard cover is a cheap investment. ;) Lisa [/QUOTE]
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