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What's the difference between a Macbook and a Macbook Pro?
What are the pros and cons between the Macbook and Macbook Pro? It’s obvious that the Pro is more expensive, but it is really worth the extra money? What does the Macbook Pro have that the Macbook does not as far as additional features go? Speed is an important feature, so which of these two macs have the faster processor? Which is the best buy for the money? Someone said there was now a Macbook Air, is that best and/or most expensive? Which of these 3 would you buy for your needs?
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Good question. I have priced out a Macbook and a 13 inch Macbook Pro for you. I bumped up the RAM to 4 gb because that is the starting size for the Macbook Pro. Below are screenshots of the two price comparisons. Basically for $200 more for the Macbook pro, you get a 2.4 GHz processor instead of 2.26 GHz processor, which means that the Macbook pro will be a little faster. Other than that everything internally will be the same, same hard drive, same amount of RAM. The differences you will see is that the Macbook pro is a different design than the Macbook. It has the backlit keyboard, which is nice to have. And since Apple just came out with new Macbook pros, they now have a 10 hr battery life!! In my opinion that would be enough for me to go with the Macbook Pro and spend the extra $200. So basically the only pro for the Macbook would be that it is cheaper. But I think you get what you pay for when it comes to the Macbook Pro. So bottom line if you are willing to pay the extra $200 to get a little faster computer and a 10 hr battery life then go with the Macbook Pro.
As far as the Macbook Air is concerned, it is not a good buy. You are getting less of everything internally (RAM, speed, hard drive space) for a higher cost than the Macbook or Macbook Pro. The only reason why you would get the Macbook Air is if you are looking for an ultra portable computer. And I make an emphasis on ultra portable. In my opinion, not a good buy. With the specs on the Macbook Air, you might as well save the money and get an iPad for those specs.
Hope this helps answer your question. Let me know if you need me to clarify anything or any other help. Love helping people choose their Macs!!
As far as the Macbook Air is concerned, it is not a good buy. You are getting less of everything internally (RAM, speed, hard drive space) for a higher cost than the Macbook or Macbook Pro. The only reason why you would get the Macbook Air is if you are looking for an ultra portable computer. And I make an emphasis on ultra portable. In my opinion, not a good buy. With the specs on the Macbook Air, you might as well save the money and get an iPad for those specs.
Hope this helps answer your question. Let me know if you need me to clarify anything or any other help. Love helping people choose their Macs!!
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