Purchasing new Macbook problems

Newport81

Over a week ago I ordered a New MBP pro 13 inch with Retina display. On ordering off apple website it said 1-4 days. I've just gotten an email saying it won't be here til 19th December due to high demand. I need the laptop for college. So am I best just canceling the order and going to compu B. This is the spec i ordered....
Configuration
2.8GHz Dual-core Intel Core i7
16GB 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM
512GB Flash Storage
Keyboard/User's Guide-GBR
Country Kit-GBR


I would just like something that's going to last about 5 years that won't crash and can store movies and music that I will be downloading and maybe the odd pic I will edit in Photoshop. Would a MB Air be a better option? Or can someone tell me one I could maybe get in CompuB that would be good for my needs I don't understand the specs.

Thanks in advance!

ZENER

Maybe check that CompuB actually have that configuration in stock before you cancel ? It sounds like you specced some non standard items which CompuB probably won't stock.

Personally I prefer the MacBook Pro rather than the Air purely because of connectivity options and having access to the hard disk for upgrading etc.

Ken

Passenger

Go with the MacBook Pro as it'll provide you with more connectivity, as pointed out above, versatility and is just worth it if you intend to use more memory/HD intensive programs in future.

Zapp Brannigan

16Gb ram and an i7 for the "odd photo in Photoshop" isn't worth it. Just get a standard model 8Gb, 256GB storage and if you need more space buy a USB3 portable drive and you'll be grand.

Sad Professor

ZENER wrote: »

Maybe check that CompuB actually have that configuration in stock before you cancel ? It sounds like you specced some non standard items which CompuB probably won't stock.

Personally I prefer the MacBook Pro rather than the Air purely because of connectivity options and having access to the hard disk for upgrading etc.

Ken

The Retinas aren't any more upgradable than the Airs, though. Whatever storage, RAM it comes with you are pretty much stuck with.

Newport81

Thanks I ended up buying the high spec 13 in town today. Happy with it, can anyone recommend apps/programs I should be putting on it now is there anything I should do to settings? Also what's the keyboard shortcut for flicking between screens?

Doodah7

smyths wrote: »

Thanks I ended up buying the high spec 13 in town today. Happy with it, can anyone recommend apps/programs I should be putting on it now is there anything I should do to settings? Also what's the keyboard shortcut for flicking between screens?

Three fingers left and right to flick between full screen apps...

Zcott

The MBPs will last alright, my late 2008 model is still going strong.