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Apple Users

MutantAndProud

(855 posts)

2. Pro has more memory/processing and cooling

Reply to tiredtoo (Original post)

Thu May 25, 2023, 11:54 AM

May 2023

Air is lighter, thinner, but not as good for certain processing and heavy multitasking

Also: see above with reply #1, compare the different prices, models, and see which meets your needs. My general statement stands.

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Macbook pro vs. Macbook air [View all] tiredtoo May 2023 OP

Check this out: spooky3 May 2023 #1

Pro has more memory/processing and cooling MutantAndProud May 2023 #2

My primary use is: tiredtoo May 2023 #3

yes...the Air would be good for you.... bahboo May 2023 #4

Absolutely. Lulu KC May 2023 #5

Try gainsaver.com for refurbished Macs with guarantees. Add on whatever memor and... brush May 2023 #7

It is still working but, tiredtoo May 2023 #8

A large capacity thumdrive should do. brush May 2023 #9

Transferring is easy, but so are upgrades to what you have now. CoopersDad Jun 2023 #12

Screen size, weight, possibly battery power Tetrachloride May 2023 #6

Air should be fine. usonian May 2023 #10

Air is lighter weight. Fine for your needs. Check refurbs on Apple website if you want to save a emulatorloo May 2023 #11

Prices on official refurbished MacBooks and MacAirs will likely drop by 100-200 soon. Tetrachloride Jun 2023 #13