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Dov Breuer
Dov Breuer
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Posted by Dov Breuer
Dov Breuer
8,268 Points

For learning HTML/CSS etc and eventually going into iOS development what basic options do i have to consider when buying

For learning HTML/CSS etc and eventually going into iOS APP development what basic options do i have to consider when buying my first MacBook to use to learn on the go

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Dustin Matlock
Dustin Matlock
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Dustin Matlock
Dustin Matlock
33,856 Points

The MacBook Air was just updated with the lowest price as of yet.

James Barnett
James Barnett
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James Barnett
James Barnett
39,199 Points

Favor more RAM and an SSD drive over, CPU speed or a Retina display (since we are talking iOS development not graphics-based work).

For developing iOS apps I'd suggest:

  • Upgrade to 8GB of Ram
  • Choose a 128GB SSD over a 500 SATA Drive

You are going to want at least a 13" screen maybe a 15" inch depending on how much you like your screen real estate. If you get a 15" it only comes in Retina display and it's Ram can't be upgraded.

As for hard drive space that's cost convenience trade-off, I'd favor the 128GB SSD that's internal then if in a few years you need more space get a 1TB portable external drive.