So im attending college starting next year. im basically gonna do some projects or presentations . and surfing the web. watching movies and listening songs. is the macbook air 13" best for me? is the screen too small for movies?? is the lifespan of mba long ?4 years? any advice would be appreciated. thanks

This post has been edited by melvin418: Nov 26 2011, 08:28 PM

the capacity way too small. if you dont mind keeping the files inside the external hdd, then its fine.
lifespan? they always a refresh after couple of months/a year. 13" is pretty much good for anyone, neither small nor large.

i think the entry 13" mbp will be good choice rather than mba, unless you finding the lightweight notebook.

Im considering weight too. Is the weight difference minor between the two? i might consider saving files into an external. doesnt the mba have any pros over mbp excluding weight?

weight different: mba 13 weighing around 1.35 kg while mbp 13" is 2.04 kg. you decide which one better for you.
another pros, mba faster than mbp when accessing files since it using ssd

anyway, its all depend on your buying desire. if you really want the mba, get it. else you will regret buying that not in your choice. unless you are the one that easily to change when buying thing.

I tink i might get mbp 15" . suits my movies and a more powerful machine. thanks anyway.

I think if you narrow down to either a 13" MBA or 13" MBP, for me better go for the air. The difference in speed between the Air and the Pro is huuuuge. I tested my friend's Pro and it is noticeably slower in loading applications. The SSD in the Air really makes a difference and for your day to day need, the Air is simply the better choice.

Go to any Mac store and try opening up iTunes, on the Air it will load up instantly whereas the Pro took a good while to load.

Finally! I can play battlefield 3 smoothly on my MBP using bootcamps!
Anyone wanna play game on bootcamp pls update the AMD driver..
If not, lag until can't play

Em, condition is like new, with case since first day... N my gf use almost once a week..
Keep more than use...

Anyway, just sold today by 2650

What's the settings?

Im edging towards the air too. Just gonna use until i finish uni .

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Added on November 27, 2011, 9:09 amBut is the screen abit too small for normal games like dota ? i only play those games on the pc since i have a console.

This post has been edited by melvin418: Nov 27 2011, 09:09 AM

just get a external monitor and output to it

Game settings?
Everything high on 1920x1200 resolution

Err.. it's really small..
I tested dota on my netbook 10" before..
After you finish one game confirm you will get headache..

Possible to play at Ultra Settings ? What is the FPS now on high settings ? What your Graphic Card, so cool , can play Battlefield 3 in Macbook

I didn't try on ultra settings yet.. I worry it will overheat the MBP cause the fan speed was running at max speed already..
How do I check FPS on game?
I'm using HD6750

i am planning buying mouse for my mbp.. can u guys recommend me other bluetooth mouse beside magic mouse and razer orochi? i wanna go for bluetooth to save usb port..

Hey, anybody knows do Machines still carry iKlear cleaning kit/solution?

i would recommend you get a macbook pro if you going to game often as their cooling system is more efficient, and dota is a very time consuming game.

i have tried games like Torchlight (using Windows 7 on bootcamp) on my Air and the temperature goes up to 90 deg, which might be a bit hot (but still under safe operating temperatures according to Intel standards). so it's probably hot enough to boil water. haha. so if it melts, just get it replaced under warranty.

but on your question regarding the screen, the size is just perfect and the 1440x900 resolution makes game very sharp.

and also a full-sized external keyboard + mouse + headphones.

My choices are mbp15" 2.2ghz and the latest mba. the mbp is best choice for me then? Im considering the weight too since ill be carrying around often.

if weight is your main concern, definitely the Air is your only choice. i was using a MBP 13" previously and there really is a noticeable difference in weight compared to my 13" Air. nowadays, i even bring my Air out when I walk around at shopping malls (and chill at Starbucks/some cafe for 2-3 hours out of that) because it's so light (without the charger which I normally don't bring thanks to the Air's 7 hours battery life), I can hardly feel it.

if you are a student, you need to factor in the weight plus your books/notes/papers too. that's why I guess most students prefer to carry a netbook around due to weight.

i am also thinking air or pro

it will be using it for work, mainly emails/excel/words only.

I want the SSD, but i am thinking to not only using this notebook for work purpose, but also use it as the hub for my iOS device, since i am facing a lot of problem in setting up wireless sync and such on my desktop at home. However, if it's a hub, then if air, i will be facing storage problem. but if buy pro, then the weight will build up coz since i am using it as a hub, i will have to bring it back home everyday.....

i used to play a lot of games, and although i have a desktop at home, but sometimes when on mobile, i wish to play too. but i do find that i rarely play PC games lately, usually more on those stupid flash based game lol. but i do regret 1 day when i want to play, air cant support

haiz...i am lucky that black friday deal not in malaysia lol if not surely i buy liao

This post has been edited by samlee860407: Nov 27 2011, 06:26 PM