Buying a laptop can be a rough experience for anyone from the average user to the biggest techie, but it doesn’t have to be! When you come to Experimac Middleton, we can help you find the right device to suit all of your needs without hurting your wallet. Let’s take two a look at two of the best laptops out there from Apple®, the MacBook Pro® and the MacBook Air®.

1. Portability – While the Pro and the Air both offer incredible portability, the winner here is the MacBook Air®. Not only is the 13’’ Air a bit slimmer and lighter than the 13’’ Pro , the Air also comes in an even more portable and convenient 11’’ version. This computer may be small, but don’t be fooled into thinking it can’t do what you need it to. And while the Pro loses this battle by a bit, it’s still extremely portable in both it’s 13’’ and 15’’ models. The newer Pros with Retina displays are amazingly close to the Air in both size and weight! And don’t forget battery life: the Air edges out the Pro by over an hour in most cases!

1. Power  – Both the Air and the Pro come with powerful Intel core series processors (typically i5 or i7), but on average the Pro edges out the Air in terms of processor type and clock speed. In terms of memory and storage, the Pro also tends to beat the Air. With RAM, both the Air and Pro can have 4 or 8 GB of memory, but the Pro can go as high as 16 GB if needed. Storage is also a win for the Pro since its base model comes with a greater capacity, although both support reliable and quick solid state drives. Finally, the Pro strongly defeats the Air in terms of graphics and display. Not only do the Pros have Retina displays with greater pixel density and resolution, they have brighter and more vibrant colors.

1. Price – When it comes to price, the MacBook Air® is notably less expensive than the MacBook Pro®. This is mainly due to the greater overall power offered by the Pro, as noted above. Don’t let the price deter you though. At Experimac Middleton, you can find a great price on either model, close to half of the price you’d pay otherwise. We also offer financing if wanted. And we’re so confident in the quality of our devices that we offer 1-year warranties with each device we sell, and our in-house technicians can help with any and all needs that you may have. 

Ultimately, the decision between the Pro and Air comes down to individual needs and preference. Do you need something lightweight and portable without sacrificing power and ability? The Air might be best for you. Do you need a powerful and reliable device that can handle any program you may use without blinking an eye? The more powerful Pro might be best. And maybe you just want a trustworthy device you can use day in and day out, surfing the web, writing e-mails, and watching Netflix. Whatever your needs, we can help you find the right device for you and your budget!

We’re conveniently located less than 20 miles away from every town and city in the North Shore. So, from Danvers, MA and Peabody, MA to Andover, MA to North Andover and Andover, even all the way from Newburyport, MA to Somerville, MA, or Lynnfield, MA. Experimac Middleton is the best place to buy certified, pre-owned Apple® products for the best prices. We’re so confident in our devices that everything comes with a 1-year warranty, so don’t wait any longer and come on by today!

From North Andover, MA to Andover, MA to Peabody, MA, Lynnfield, MA to North Reading, MA, to Reading, MA and all around the Middleton, MA and Danvers, MA area, Experimac Middleton is the trusted local source for pre-owned Apple® products and repairs. We frequently see visitors from Saugus, MA; Lynn, MA; Lawrence, MA, and even parts of Southern NH or the Metro-Boston area – it goes to show that we are closer to you than you may think!