University is right around the corner for me again, I have been using a shitty pentium laptop which barely runs word. I made some cash and would like to buy a used (or new) laptop. I need it for word processing, light graphic design and music production. Most important is that it is solid and will last me at least 4 years at the least.
I am thinking to buy one of these and need some advice:
A) used macbook 2012, 8gb ram, ssd
B) used macbook air 2015, 8gb ram, ssd
C) any other windows laptop with similiar specs
I am looking at macs because they have a good future resale value and they are reliable, all my laptops in the past were windows and survived a maximum of 4 years at best. My budget is £600 but would prefer £500.
In addition, if I want to get into graphic design do I really need a retina screen?
I am thinking to buy one of these and need some advice:
A) used macbook 2012, 8gb ram, ssd
B) used macbook air 2015, 8gb ram, ssd
C) any other windows laptop with similiar specs
I am looking at macs because they have a good future resale value and they are reliable, all my laptops in the past were windows and survived a maximum of 4 years at best. My budget is £600 but would prefer £500.
In addition, if I want to get into graphic design do I really need a retina screen?