Macbook for Finance Major?

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Would a Macbook Pro be a good computer for a Finance major with a Computer science minor?

If so, do you recommend a 13" or 15" Display?
Retina display or no?
What processor? (2.2 or 2.5?)
USB superdrive or no?

Thanks.

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13" it’s ligher. 15" is heavy.

retina - yes. higher the resolution the better for usage… less scrolling etc.

processer. does not matter for your everyday usage. it won’t matter either way.

UBS drive. you probably wont use that as much. you can always grab one later.

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Thanks @MIN16QAKJ

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I wouldn’t get the SuperDrive even if you do a lot with CDs/DVDs. It’s a DVD drive. You can get one for a fraction of that price on Amazon that will outlast your computer. Plus the Apple one only works on Macs and doesn’t work through a USB hub.

I’d also recommend 13". I’s the standard you’ll see most people have, and the extra 2" really drives up the price and weight. Retina would be good with the smaller screen, though. Also, slower processor should be fine.

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Thanks @nanotechnology !