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iOS

Posted by Moe Anani
Moe Anani
233 Points

Anyone have any suggestions - MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air? Which is better if you're coding?

Buying my first Mac next week.

4 Answers

Joseph Turnquist
Joseph Turnquist
14,516 Points

Moe,

It really shouldn't matter- coding won't take up enough system resources to really make a difference. Just go with whichever you want more!

JP Dela Torre
JP Dela Torre
3,390 Points
JP Dela Torre
JP Dela Torre
3,390 Points

The only issue I see is the screen size. It's so much easier to do development with a large screen. If you plan to go with Macbook Air, I'd recommend to have an external display. Macbook Pros are retina displays so it's not a problem.

Jan Gooßens
Jan Gooßens
22,344 Points
Jan Gooßens
Jan Gooßens
22,344 Points

Yes, its more about the size in this case.... ;) I would say add an ext. display if you need the mobility of a Macbook (in this case a new MBair is great). Or go with the 27" 5k Imac, maybe something between, depending on your needs and options. Its not only about the resoultion and with this pricetag the 15" retina Macbook, to me is not better then the 13" air at all (focus on mobility).

Moe Anani
Moe Anani
233 Points
Moe Anani
Moe Anani
233 Points

Thank you everyone!