2013 MacBook Air

Almost exactly 5 years since I purchased my MacBook Pro, I am now the owner of a new 13 inch MacBook Air. Although initially reluctant to buy an Air due to my perception that they were mostly a compromise solution that failed to excel in any specific area, feedback and recommendations from Facebook friends convinced me to dip my toe in the water.

I would have happily continued with my old Pro had it not started to crash regularly and not sound like a playing card strumming the spokes of a bicycle. As my old Pro started to fail around April, I decided to hold off making a new purchase until the Apple World Wide Developer's Conference (WWDC). I was hoping Apple would refresh the current Retina Pro but was left disappointed they only upgraded the Air.

Still, the new energy efficient Haswell processor seems to do a great job, the flash memory makes startup lightening quick, and the Air is a doddle to carry around. Although I'm a little disappointed Apple didn't outwardly change the design of the Air, it seems to be a great new computer which I hope will last as long as my last.

MacBook Pro

I am now the proud owner of a MacBook Pro. After 2 trouble free years using our iMac, it seemed a no brainer to opt for Mac when I needed a laptop computer. As I will soon be spending 4 hours on the train each day, I now have the option of doing a bit of work, watching a DVD, or playing the odd game or two.

I was torn between buying the high end MacBook or going for the Pro. I decided to 'future proof' the purchase and eventually went for the Pro. It has a few more bells and whistles, and should last me at least 2 or 3 years. I fully realise that Steve Jobs was waiting for me to make my purchase before he announces the new model MacBook Pro, but in this day and age, most things become obsolete soon after they are bought.

The next time I blog about my new computer will probably be when I leave it on the train whilst commuting to and from work. Until then, I look forward to some computing whilst commuting.