Looking for a new laptop

[Shantz My Pants]

So my iPad broke and while I didn't use it a whole lot, I'm trying to set up a work desk in my room so I don't have to rely on my iPhone.

I'd like to stick with the something apple and I've thought about getting the MacBook Air 13". Anybody have any reviews or use this?



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[nvanprooyen]

I have an 13" Air and a 15" Pro. All depends on what you want to do with it. I can say this, I know there are less expensive options out there, but I absolutely love the Pro. For me it's a complete desktop replacement. At work I have a second larger display I use though. The Pro is likely overkill for you though if you were getting by with an iPad

 

[Shantz My Pants]

The problem with the IPad was that it didn't do enough of what I wanted. I do have an Asus laptop that is slower than shit and I tried the iPad with a Bluetooth keyboard but didn't like have to actually touch the screen to click certain parts and such (such as editing emails or clicking links).

Because I coach youth sports and do private lessons, I was using the iPad and the coaches eye app that allowed me to break down technical skills and such (was one of the main reasons I got it). I obviously need something that will do that, but I could easily take video through the app with my iPhone 6 and transfer it to the Mac to do editing and make voice notes.

I also do a lot of emailing, word/excel documents and cruise the web.

I have friends who have MacBooks and I love the simplicity to it and how easy it is to use.

The MacBook Air is on sale at bestbuy for $850 and I guess now is as good as any to buy one, basically just not sure about the odds and ends since I have only had an iPhone and iPad.

Does the Air have good resolution and speed compared to other laptops of comparable types?


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[Shantz My Pants]

I also do a tad bit of gaming, primarily Outside Of The Park baseball sim game every now and then. It's atrocious on the Asus and takes for ever to run.




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[WCL]

I've had a 13" Air for four years, and it's the best machine I've ever owned. The new ones are even better than this one.

 

[Shantz My Pants]

Now, when it says (latest version) does that mean it's 4 years old, or more recent.


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[botfly10]

You could get an ASUS zenbook that has the same form factor with twice the performance for 2/3rds the price and all the same hardware manufacturers. But it won't have an apple on it.

 

[Shantz My Pants]

My issue is I'm already using Apple products (iPhone) and the ability to cross-platform the device and apps is a big reason why I'd like to stay Apple.


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[botfly10]

iphone works with pc

 

[mikita's helmet]

I've got a 13' macbook pro. Runs much faster than my 15' Sony lap top. I was going to get the macbook air, but when I bought my macbook pro, it was only a little bit heavier than the air and had higher resolution. Because I like watching movies, videos, youtube, etc., I opted for the pro.

 

[BlackHawkPaul]

So my iPad broke and while I didn't use it a whole lot, I'm trying to set up a work desk in my room so I don't have to rely on my iPhone.

I'd like to stick with the something apple and I've thought about getting the MacBook Air 13". Anybody have any reviews or use this?



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I bought the low end MacBook Air last night at Best Buy.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/apple-macbook-air-latest-model-13-3-display-intel-core-i5-4gb-memory-128gb-flash-storage-silver/1581921.p?id=1219056464137&skuId=1581921&ref=P10T12R104&loc=BODY&CampaignID=727672&SubscriberID=11769044&eut=13504925

849+ tax, plus you can finance it at 0% interest for 12 months.

 

[BlackHawkPaul]

You could get an ASUS zenbook that has the same form factor with twice the performance for 2/3rds the price and all the same hardware manufacturers. But it won't have an apple on it.

I did this with my desktop. Built a Hack-intosh with 1000 dollars of PC parts and put the Mac OSX on it. Similar machines would sell for 5000 if they were Mac.

 

[Shantz My Pants]

I bought the low end MacBook Air last night at Best Buy.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/apple-macbook-air-latest-model-13-3-display-intel-core-i5-4gb-memory-128gb-flash-storage-silver/1581921.p?id=1219056464137&skuId=1581921&ref=P10T12R104&loc=BODY&CampaignID=727672&SubscriberID=11769044&eut=13504925

849+ tax, plus you can finance it at 0% interest for 12 months.

That's what I was originally looking at.

How do you like it?


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[BlackHawkPaul]

That's what I was originally looking at.

How do you like it?


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I've been working with Macs (and Windows based PCs) for years, so I'm fine with what I purchased. I downloaded Premiere CC (video editing software) and Photoshop CC late last night, so I can let you know how those programs perform (Premiere will tax systems).

 

[Jester]

My issue is I'm already using Apple products (iPhone) and the ability to cross-platform the device and apps is a big reason why I'd like to stay Apple.


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Buying Apple: More money for Less computer !

 

[Omeletpants]

Buying Apple: More money for Less computer !

Havent heard this more than 5000 times over the years

 

[Ares]

"Can you help me put Windows on my Macbook Pro?"

^ Why do I get that question from people?

You spent an extra 1500$ on a logo basically.... good job.

 

[clonetrooper264]

My sister is obsessed with getting a Macbook Pro. I could get a maxed out windows laptop for that price...

 

[Jester]

Havent heard this more than 5000 times over the years

You need to hear it again beeeoch !

 

[Omeletpants]

You need to hear it again beeeoch !

5001.....check