Mac Options [+Rep]

[AgnesIO]

I think they were replaced with the Air since they filled the same part of the market rather than making a quick buck.[/davidproof]

Both really haha

They didn't see the point in the average laptop when they could make the average laptop ultra thin lol

[Recursion]

Both really haha

They didn't see the point in the average laptop when they could make the average laptop ultra thin lol

The Air isn't as powerful as the old MacBooks though, they lack a discrete GPU, which to some people would be a major con.

[Chippiewill]

The Air isn't as powerful as the old MacBooks though, they lack a discrete GPU, which to some people would be a major con.

There wasn't really much of a distinguishment between the pro and the vanilla though and Apple don't like to confuse people with model names. Want discrete go Pro.

[Stephen!]

Cheapest option. 75% chance you're going to start developing and either you find it too hard or you think it's boring.

[AgnesIO]

Cheapest option. 75% chance you're going to start developing and either you find it too hard or you think it's boring.

Second option is a possibility. First option doesn't happen, something is only too hard as you haven't had enough practice.

Also, fairly random statistic haha

[AgnesIO]

Looked in to it all, worked out how many 1$ or how many $2 apps I would need to sell over a five year period to break even (including the developer annual fees.)

If I could sell 2009 1$ apps in five years I will break even.
If I could sell 1650 2$ apps in five years I will break even.

Looks fairly feasible, baring in mind I wouldn't mind having a Mac of some sort anyway..

[HotelUser]

If I were forced to buy a Mac right now I already have the iMac and since you don't want an iMac (I don't believe so anyway) I would go for the Macbook pro because I'm not a fan of the watered down specifications of Macbook air.

I say "forced" because in my opinion, Mac or PC, I would not invest in a laptop right now unless I really needed one. I think if I was looking for a PC I'd wait out for a good ultrabook in 2012, and if I was looking for a Macbook I would wait for a Macbook pro sporting an SSD which I can only assume hope will be consumer available some time in 2012.

[AgnesIO]

If I were forced to buy a Mac right now I already have the iMac and since you don't want an iMac (I don't believe so anyway) I would go for the Macbook pro because I'm not a fan of the watered down specifications of Macbook air.

I say "forced" because in my opinion, Mac or PC, I would not invest in a laptop right now unless I really needed one. I think if I was looking for a PC I'd wait out for a good ultrabook in 2012, and if I was looking for a Macbook I would wait for a Macbook pro sporting an SSD which I can only assume hope will be consumer available some time in 2012.

Yeah, iMac would be no use - my desk isn't that bit and with my monitor it wouldn't fit sadly (in an ideal world that is what I would get!)

A new Macbook Pro is due (nearing the average lifespan of 315 days (on like 310 atm I think) - the 4th of October event would fit in perfectly, although I can't see anything being done while the iPhone is being announced. Can't seen an SSD of a decent size getting in a reasonably priced pro for a fair amount of time sadly!

Think I will go for the mini though, with the money left over save to get a really decent Windows Laptop in about 18 months time