Bought 15" MBP, but returning for MBA Ultimate

[xxplosive1984]

Yeah, I purchased my 2.0 quad 15" last night and while this machine is a BEAST, it is just too big and heavy for me. Originally, I was going to go MBA, but having the "latest and greatest" mentality, I decided against it. I'm gonna ride with the C2D lol! Honestly, I can do without HD FaceTime, Thunderbolt and Backlit Keys (which are VERY nice). The MBA can handle all of my computer needs with ease! So in a few hours, I'll be in the club! Can't wait!


EDIT: With the education discount it says $50 off, but when I max out the configuration it ends up at $1729 online (it shows $1799 at the Apple Store). Will they honor this price at the Apple Store?

 

[theyanman]

Yeah, I purchased my 2.0 quad 15" last night and while this machine is a BEAST, it is just too big and heavy for me. Originally, I was going to go MBA, but having the "latest and greatest" mentality, I decided against it. I'm gonna ride with the C2D lol! Honestly, I can do without HD FaceTime, Thunderbolt and Backlit Keys (which are VERY nice). The MBA can handle all of my computer needs with ease! So in a few hours, I'll be in the club! Can't wait!


EDIT: With the education discount it says $50 off, but when I max out the configuration it ends up at $1729 online (it shows $1799 at the Apple Store). Will they honor this price at the Apple Store?

Yes, they will as long as you can show that you are a student (with either a student ID or logging into your school email account).

Congrats on the decision. I am in a very similar situation too where the MBA would be the right choice, but again Apple has made it difficult for me to choose.

 

[drbf]

Great choice, the MBA is a great machine. This is my first Mac and I am very impressed!!!!

 

[xxplosive1984]

I'm typing from my Air right now! I absolutely love it so far! It's fast, thin and has enough horsepower for me too! I'm most excited about the 256GB of Flash Memory and this gorgeous screen. +1 for the MBA Ultimate!

 

[HiddenGem]

I'm typing from my Air right now! I absolutely love it so far! It's fast, thin and has enough horsepower for me too! I'm most excited about the 256GB of Flash Memory and this gorgeous screen. +1 for the MBA Ultimate!

What do you like about the screen compared to the 15"? How is it better?

 

[xxplosive1984]

It has the same resolution as the MBP 15", but there's more pixels per inch on the MBA. Colors look very crisp on the screen. It's almost retina-like in my opinion (it could be that I'm just happy as hell too lol).

 

[HiddenGem]

It has the same resolution as the MBP 15", but there's more pixels per inch on the MBA. Colors look very crisp on the screen. It's almost retina-like in my opinion (it could be that I'm just happy as hell too lol).

Colours do*look washed out next to a MBP 15".

 

[fyrefly]

Colours do*look washed out next to a MBP 15".

Yeah, that's the consensus and the measured result as well. The MBA has better contrast/deeper blacks and the MBP screens have better colour gamut and accuracy.

 

[HiddenGem]

Has anyone managed to change the colour scheme to possibly match or come close to the MBP 15" 2010/11 colour gamut?

 

[FuNGi]

Yeah, that's the consensus and the measured result as well. The MBA has better contrast/deeper blacks and the MBP screens have better colour gamut and accuracy.

Also, the MBP's have a wider viewing angle - that said, I have both. I enjoy watching movies more on the MBP but the Air's resolution is stunning.

 

[HiddenGem]

Why have both MBP and MBA.