Thinkin about getting a 2013 Macbook Air :patrice:

[Christian3o5]

I'm copping that 13'' Retina Pro

 

[Jone2three45]

Steve Set, Jobs Gang

 

[StatUS]

Got one right now. i7 and 8 gbs of ram. Plus the new AC wifi band is good for future proofing.

Light as hell and super powerful for it's size. Also gets damn near 12 hours of battery life and I use it basically all day

OSX Mavericks update has made it even better too

Also I heard the next gen Air's are gonna use ipad chips but that might have just been what the iPad air was but it probably won't be released till next June.

 

[Abstract83]

I have a hp. Been thinking about getting a mac for my dj equipment. Where should I start? Looking for a lot of ram, more battery life, and something fast.

 

[Brooklynzson]

This. Plus they have crazy resale value. I sold my 2010 macbook pro for $450 before getting the air. It was a calculated move. I got 50% value of the original price i paid after using it for 3 years. But the performance was the same. And i still was getting 2 - 3 hours of battery life without plugging.

Facts. They do have good ass resale value.

I beg to differ. HP Envy, Sony VAIO, etc. all look pretty sleek. I really think you should reconsider unless your draw is only battery life (in which case yes, it is the go-to). There are capable Windows ultrabooks that I think can fit the bill.

Windows rot, annoying for me as well, but avoidable. I'm using portable installs for most programs I give no fukks on and I'm running like greased lightning on both 7 and 8 even after a year+ of usage.

Plus easier interoperability, no excessive logo premium, and far greater hardware compatibility.

They look AIGHT, but in a year they'll look kinda outdated. Good thing about mac's is that its all aluminum & they look the same for the most part. The Air just looks better than all the other ultrabooks.

Plus I've had two windows laptop & after they hit that 1 1/2 year mark they both started performing like shyt & the fans sounded like blowdryers. I'ma just try something different & see how I like it.

Just get the Retina Pro that came out
More bang for buck

I need something 11.6" n/h, plus the Air is thin & light as hell.

 

[Tom Foolery]

Brand new or last years model?

 

[Brooklynzson]

Brand new or last years model?

i want the new one...


Also, whats good w/ that Applecare? If my air breaks 2 years down the road, do they give me a brand new/current one as a replacement?

 

[Tom Foolery]

i want the new one...


Also, whats good w/ that Applecare? If my air breaks 2 years down the road, do they give me a brand new/current one as a replacement?

Not sure how good Applecare is. I've never had a problem or broke any of my laptops.

If you're buy brand new get the 128gb storage and upgrade the ram to 8gb and processor. usb 3.0 is fast as hell so internal storage ain't crucial. (I'm booted from a 1tb external right now). Make sure you get a hard shell cover, screen protector and keyboard skin too.

 

[The Frozen One]

Not sure how good Applecare is. I've never had a problem or broke any of my laptops.

If you're buy brand new get the 128gb storage and upgrade the ram to 8gb and processor. usb 3.0 is fast as hell so internal storage ain't crucial. (I'm booted from a 1tb external right now). Make sure you get a hard shell cover, screen protector and keyboard skin too.

I got a really nice shock-proof cover from amazon and a screen protector as well. The hard shell cover is overdoing it IMO. It just takes the design away from the air. BTW this thing is really light. And i'm not too fond of the keyboard skin either.

 

[Just like bruddas]

better not be with my donation money ...











































































unless you gonna let me borrow it

 

[HookersandIceCream]

I need something 11.6" n/h, plus the Air is thin & light as hell.

Its not that much bigger lol

Pro

Retina display: 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2560-by-1600 resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors

2.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor (Turbo Boost up to 2.9GHz) with 3MB shared L3 cache

• 720p FaceTime HD camera

• Height: 0.71 inch (1.8 cm)
• Width: 12.35 inches (31.4 cm)
• Depth: 8.62 inches (21.9 cm)
• Weight: 3.46 pounds (1.57 kg)2

Air



11.6-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors
135ppi

1.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 2.6GHz) with 3MB shared L3 cache

• Height: 0.11-0.68 inch (0.3-1.7 cm)
• Width: 11.8 inches (30 cm)
• Depth: 7.56 inches (19.2 cm)
• Weight: 2.38 pounds (1.08 kg)2

Honestly the better processor and display makes the pro a better buy

 

[Tom Foolery]

I got a really nice shock-proof cover from amazon and a screen protector as well. The hard shell cover is overdoing it IMO. It just takes the design away from the air. BTW this thing is really light. And i'm not too fond of the keyboard skin either.

I got a 17" mb pro that chipped a few years ago, so I'm extra cautious with my air, plus its candy coated black so it look nice. and i hate dust under the keyboard.

 

[Brooklynzson]

Its not that much bigger lol

Pro

Retina display: 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2560-by-1600 resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors

2.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor (Turbo Boost up to 2.9GHz) with 3MB shared L3 cache

• 720p FaceTime HD camera

• Height: 0.71 inch (1.8 cm)
• Width: 12.35 inches (31.4 cm)
• Depth: 8.62 inches (21.9 cm)
• Weight: 3.46 pounds (1.57 kg)2

Air



11.6-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors
135ppi

1.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 2.6GHz) with 3MB shared L3 cache

• Height: 0.11-0.68 inch (0.3-1.7 cm)
• Width: 11.8 inches (30 cm)
• Depth: 7.56 inches (19.2 cm)
• Weight: 2.38 pounds (1.08 kg)2

Honestly the better processor and display makes the pro a better buy

didnt know the difference in size was so small. I'ma go the an Apple store and compare them side by side. Good looks

 

[Why-Fi]

i want the new one...


Also, whats good w/ that Applecare? If my air breaks 2 years down the road, do they give me a brand new/current one as a replacement?

Nah Applecare is a support agreement (their support is paid support, Applecare makes it free), and extends the warranty to 2 years

Doesnt cover accidents. If you cop from Best Buy their coverage is the best. Expensive tho

 

[LeVraiPapi]

Good looks breh

No windows computer looks as good shyt looks sleek as hell, pc's look (perform) after a year.

get a PC and get it Mackintosh my negga