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Arite so im getting a new laptop for christmas and im not sure what to get. I was looking at the macbook air and macbook pro but im still not sure what to get. IM using the computer for alot of video editing and for school also. and it suld be below 1500$ thanks

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Nov 22 2010 8:46PM

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IanAvery-Leaf

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why would you even consider the macbook air then?

if you have the knowledge then get a macbook pro, but judging by this thread things seem a little iffy

Nov 22 2010 8:55PM

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SkeeOrDye

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go with the pro, the air has poor performance compared. All you are paying for with the air is the solid state drive, and the skinny package which you don't need.

Nov 22 2010 9:25PM

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eheath

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Don't get an air, jesus.

Nov 22 2010 9:49PM

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B.Snow

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never ever even consider getting the macbook air. It probably wouldbn't even be able to run any decent editing program... the only benefit is that its slim and looks cool which is just stupid. Get a macbook pro 13' or maybe even 15' if you can afford it. You'll be getting so much more for your money. I would even consider getting a 13' macbook pro and upping your memory to 8gigs if its not too expensive.

Nov 22 2010 9:57PM

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IanAvery-Leaf

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the only "pro" Macbook pros are the 15" and the 17"

suggesting the 13" is like suggesting the Air.... no

Nov 22 2010 9:59PM

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B.Snow

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you are incorrect

http://store.apple.com/ca/browse/home/shop_mac/family/macbook_pro?mco=MTM3NDc0NDI

Nov 22 2010 10:02PM

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IanAvery-Leaf

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thats why I put pro in quotes

your referring to the slightly upgraded MacBook with backlit keys and an aluminum body.... nowhere near the performance of the 15" and 17"

Nov 22 2010 10:06PM

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B.Snow

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Maybe I didn't read that right... I guess you think the 13' doesn't have a good enough graphics card, but considering the knowledge this guy has about computers and editing, I'm sure the 13' will be fine

Nov 22 2010 10:07PM

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IanAvery-Leaf

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it doesn't even have a separate card at all, and it has an outdated processor compared to the 15" and 17" models

I hate the 13" pro but it makes Apple a lot of money from the crowd that thinks its a huge step up from the polycarbonate Macbook

Nov 22 2010 10:13PM

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Twinjibber77

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NO AIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nov 23 2010 9:12AM

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TheReverend

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I have an air and I can run cs5 and final cut pro at the same time with no problems.

DEFINITELY not saying not to get a pro though, I just didnt have the money for a 15"+ pro or else I would have. So my advice, Get a Pro if you have funding.

Nov 23 2010 10:52AM

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