Number of pixels is another, IMHO, more important factor. One of course is physical size, and 12' vs 13.3' is certainly a difference. Screen realestate can mean a couple different things.

If you don't mind the extra weight, the Macbook Pro is better value and easier to work on due to more screen realestate.Īlthough the choice between the two is certainly a matter of personal preference, I do with to clarify one item here. Or my propensity to destroy things with coffee. I am leaning towards getting the 12 Macbook to complement my MBP3 13, I'm just old school in that I feel the need to have at least two computers in case of, you know, a zombie apocalypse. I would get the MBPr 13 now unless you really value the very best in portability and that retina display in a small package. I have the 13 inch MBPr, it's a very nice computer and not horribly heavy (coming from a Macbook Air 11 in my case) we all need to wait for the new Macbook 12 reviews, but it's very unlikely it will give you the same performance as your iMac. Would it not make more sense to get the MacBook Pro Retina 13 inch if the price is the same? I think it was just upgraded. It is not very big and super heavy compared to 12 inch (granted, it is thicker and heavier). I thought about a new MacBook 12 inch and when I checked the price, it is the same as the MacBook Pro retina 13 inch, which I think it a lot more powerful. I need a laptop for travel, something that I can work with when I am on location. I decided to have a desktop solution and will go for iMac 5K. It will be my first serious upgrade in life, as I never had an opportunity to get something decent. I am going through options which way should I go with my computer.

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