02-26-2014, 12:54 AM
Almost all MBPs can run 10.9, assuming you drop in an SSD.
The quality of the battery is also an important consideration.
But here's how I'd classify current Apple laptops:
1) MBP 13" - jack of all trades. Replace the crappy Apple HD with an SSD, and / or do a Data Doubler solution by moving the Apple HD into the optical when you replace the HD with SSD.
2) Super mobile - MBA 11".
3) Great all-day battery life - MBA 13".
4) Good mobility, nice screen - 13" MBPR.
5) Good mobility, nice screen, can have a discrete CPU - 15" MBPR (and can drive 4k external monitor). Expensive.
The quality of the battery is also an important consideration.
But here's how I'd classify current Apple laptops:
1) MBP 13" - jack of all trades. Replace the crappy Apple HD with an SSD, and / or do a Data Doubler solution by moving the Apple HD into the optical when you replace the HD with SSD.
2) Super mobile - MBA 11".
3) Great all-day battery life - MBA 13".
4) Good mobility, nice screen - 13" MBPR.
5) Good mobility, nice screen, can have a discrete CPU - 15" MBPR (and can drive 4k external monitor). Expensive.