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    I am undecided on which computers to buy. I wanted the Rose Gold Macbook Air $1599 Model. But I want the Macbook Pro with Touch Bar and Touch ID $1799. I currently own a 2010 Macbook Pro and it's giving me issues. If I get a new mac pro, I would have to sell my current one. I am a college student. I like the Air because its light weight. But many people said Pro is better. Help!!

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    Default Re: Which Macbook to buy?

    I need to replace this one, so this thread is timely. I am on my 3rd Macbook Pro and I love them. Thought about an Air but I need power more than I need lightweight.

    About 7 years ago I bought what was then top of the line 17" Macbook Pro, with the (at that time) brand new solid state harddrive, spent 4500$ on the damned thing, but it was worth it. Not sure if I want to go whole hog like that this time though.
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    What's so good about Mac Pro? I love it but I don't know what to do with it. I surf, watch movies, and type for school work. Air isn't as powerful as the pro? If i get the pro, would I need the touch pad? What happened to your Pro? Do you think the pro is too much for a college student?

    Also my Mac pro's fan is loud and the comp is slow. Do I need a replacement?

    Pro or air for college student that do school work, surf the net, email, and stream movies.

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    Default Re: Which Macbook to buy?

    I'd take your current pro to the apple store and have them look at it. It could be something as simple as a new battery, which is usually about $100 to replace.

    If you're not using the computer for anything intensive, like camming or gaming, go with the macbook air. I had an air for a long time, it worked fantastically and was easy to carry. When I started camming, it was too laggy/didn't have enough power... but for casual use, airs are great.

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    Oh no!! Would the current air be good for camming? I'm disappointed! I want the m5 core.

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    A 2010 MacBook Pro is a boat anchor. I doubt if you could sell it. I've been in the business since 1970 so I think I have some credibility here. You've gotten your money's worth out of it. The usual lifetime is about four years. The choice of which to buy is not clear-cut.

    Nothing sums up its age more than the display. The 13-inch MacBook Air has a measly 1440 x 900 resolution panel, which pales when you compare it to Retina display on the MacBook Pro with 2650 x 1600 (13-inch) or 2880 x 1800 (15-inch) resolutions. The updated Pros also have 500 nits of brightness and display a wider colour gamut which makes its screen better in every way.

    The weight difference is only a half pound, 2.96 pounds versus 3.46 pounds, so I wouldn't let that be an issue.

    I would definitely go with the SSD as it uses far less power and extends your battery life, besides being much faster. I use the one Tb drive but you probably only need the .5Tb size.

    A minor hassle is that the Pro comes with USB-C ports which means you have to buy a dongle in order to plus in your old USB items. The Air hasn't been updated in years and is fast headed toward obsolescence. But it is significantly less expensive, but spread over years it may not matter as much. Apple can finance machines anyway, which would take immediate pressure off and build your credit to boot.

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    Default Re: Which Macbook to buy?

    The one I wanted is the 2016 rose gold model with Retina display. Is it better than my current Pro?

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    Default Re: Which Macbook to buy?

    I'd check out Karina Giselle's thread in CC, 'fall/winter computer shopping' (not sure of exact title, but that's close)
    The original link is on Bolyn models/payment site


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    Default Re: Which Macbook to buy?

    Ok, here's exact title: Fall/Winter 2016 Cammodel Computer Shopping thread.

    There's also another by twisted princess, this one is newer^


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