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My 2007 Macbook Pro has a bad logic board. I'm going to buy a replacement sometime soon, and I would like your opinion on which to buy: new Macbook Pro or new Macbook Air
I've retired from all heavy lifting needs, so I just need a casual use computer, but I want a good, fast one that is good for aging eyes.
What's your opinion? The $200 difference in price is no big deal, I just want to buy the right computer.
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Good for aging eyes means a 17" MBP but they don't make those any more. I think it depends on what you connect it to. If you use it stand alone most of the time with no peripherals, get the MBA.
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If most of its use is sitting on a desk or table, get the MBP. Also you can get a MBP with a retina display which may be better on your eyes.
The MBA is a better lap/couch/bed/surfing computer.
As you've said you're retired from heavy lifting duties, so ergonomics (weight, size, screen size, screen quality) should be the determining factor for you, not features. (IMO)
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there are lots of MBAs around, I don't think that degree is worth as much these days.
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I've been very happy with my 17" MBP. I ordered it the day after Apple EOLed it and got hundreds of dollars off the original price because they were now "refurbs". You'll need a case of some sort so, a little bigger case will let you carry a 17" MBP (if there still available at the Apple Store).
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I recently went through this. I settled on a MBP retina, and I FRICKIN' LOVE THAT SCREEN.
It's a 15, and I couch serf with it on my lap comfortably. It runs much, much cooler on the bottom than the inverted hot plate that was the MBP 15" 2007.
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If you can get to a store and try the options, that would probably be most helpful. Otherwise, you're just guessing.
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You need to get to an Apple store and see if you're okay with the 13" MBA screen. I'm fine with it, but my wife needs a 15" MBP with the resolution set down a notch.
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I'm struggling with this as well - I'm currently on a 13" MBA late 2010 - and would like to upgrade - was hoping the MBA would have retina. Now I'm debating.
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The retina screen seems to be the big deal to me. The guy at the Apple store seemed to think it would never be offered with a retina screen. I don't see how that could be true.
