Mac Air or GS pro?

SkyMapleSkyMaple Member Posts: 817
edited November -1 in Miscellaneous
I'm faced with tough question. I almost have enough money to buy GS pro membership. And I'm about half way towards getting enough money for a Mac Air. Which one should I get first?

I've been making money on my desktop computer selling templates and such, and thought that a laptop would make my life easier. (due to the fact that I hate being constrained to my desk!)

But I'm in the midst of making my next game. Also, whats the best way to go, sell an app for a dollar and not get as much downloads. Or put it on appstore for free with iAds, with lots of downloads. Which way makes more money?

This question is going to help me make my decision.

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  • Metronome49Metronome49 Member Posts: 297
    Tricky. I would say that if you get out a lot, and can benefit from portability of your development, go with the Air... otherwise, GS Pro might be better, depends on what your ideas for monetizing pro are.

    I think selling an app is better. You'll likely get less negative reviews, and have to deal with less. Or... you could have a free one with ads and a paid with no ads. That's probably the route I'll go when the time comes. Free-loaders can deal with the ads, and people like me, who'll gladly spend a buck for some quick entertainment and have an aversion to adverts will pony up the dough.
  • SkyMapleSkyMaple Member Posts: 817
    I think I will probably get the laptop first since I'm making more money with a computer its the more practical way.
  • mynameisacemynameisace Hull, UKMember Posts: 2,484
    I have an iMac, MacBook Pro and a MacBook Air; I use my Air ALWAYS for game development as well as everyday use.

    It's such a beautiful device and feels really nice to work with.

    Ace
  • SkyMapleSkyMaple Member Posts: 817
    mynameisace said:
    I have an iMac, MacBook Pro and a MacBook Air; I use my Air ALWAYS for game development as well as everyday use.

    It's such a beautiful device and feels really nice to work with.

    Ace

    My friend has one and he said its really nice. Especially bc it has a solid state drive.
  • SteverdSteverd Member Posts: 194
    I'm using my MacBook Pro which works great with GS, but would also the small size of the MacBook Air. Maybe next year.....

    Steve
  • SkyMapleSkyMaple Member Posts: 817
    Isn't it faster than the mac pro?
  • Metronome49Metronome49 Member Posts: 297
    @tshirtbooth

    Even the 13" with that hi-res display?

    1440 x 900
  • mynameisacemynameisace Hull, UKMember Posts: 2,484
    Haha, yeah the limited screen space sucks a lil' when you're used to a 27" but has a huge pixel count so feels bigger. I've not ran in to any problems yet with it :)

    Ace
  • mynameisacemynameisace Hull, UKMember Posts: 2,484
    Hahaha, mine came with one but no ammo, by the time I found ammo, I was used to it :)

    Ace
  • SkyMapleSkyMaple Member Posts: 817
    But which is faster?
  • SkyMapleSkyMaple Member Posts: 817
    mynameisace said:
    Hahaha, mine came with one but no ammo, by the time I found ammo, I was used to it :)

    Ace

    haha
  • mynameisacemynameisace Hull, UKMember Posts: 2,484
    I was surprised how quick the Air is, it's start-up time and app load times are lightning fast. Only thing it takes a while with it rendering videos/3D graphics, etc.

    Ace
  • JohnPapiomitisJohnPapiomitis Member Posts: 6,256
    macbook pro is faster, but like t shirt i wouldnt be able to work on a small screen like that
  • Metronome49Metronome49 Member Posts: 297
    Depends on what you mean by faster, and whether you get a Macbook Pro with an SSD in it.
  • SkyMapleSkyMaple Member Posts: 817
    Metronome49 said:
    Depends on what you mean by faster, and whether you get a Macbook Pro with an SSD in it.

    SSDs are very expensive!
  • Metronome49Metronome49 Member Posts: 297
    Well, it comes stock in an Air. In fact, you can't get one without.
  • KrogothicKrogothic Member, PRO Posts: 123
    I love the big screens for making games and doing graphics, if you have a working mac I would keep that and upgrade GS and work on getting some return. Then go upgrade crazy later )
  • WeswogWeswog Member Posts: 1,171
    What about the macbook pro 13" they just updated those and they are almost the same price but the pro has more, core i5, thunderbolt, high graphics chip and more for only 1200 rather than 1300

    Cheers,Weswog
  • JamwithnoJamwithno Member Posts: 312
    I would say that you should get pro but the only reason that I would buy pro is because it comes with game center and it is not even out yet. So right now I would got with what Tshirtbooth said go with the 27" iMac it is such a big screen and the new one is really fast and would run gamesalad great. But if yu are going to buy an computer I would wait till loin comes out because its awesome!!!!!!!
  • calvin9403calvin9403 Member Posts: 3,186
    anyone works on a 30 inch one?
    we only have 13 inch mac at my home, once I go to my friends house with 31 inch imac and it is great
  • olster1olster1 Member Posts: 396
    tshirtbooth said:
    IM a 27inch guy myself. 13" would have to come with a shot gun ... :)

    Must... resist.... jokes....
  • RedlerTechRedlerTech Member Posts: 1,583
    Start with the new computer, but then get Pro!

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  • Metronome49Metronome49 Member Posts: 297
    @Calvin

    Dont exist. You can get monitor that big, but not an iMac. Maybe it was a Mac Pro with a Giant ACD.
  • calvin9403calvin9403 Member Posts: 3,186
    Metronome49 said:
    @Calvin

    Dont exist. You can get monitor that big, but not an iMac. Maybe it was a Mac Pro with a Giant ACD.

    but you can get that monitor and work on that
  • Metronome49Metronome49 Member Posts: 297
    @Calvin

    Correct, but it's not an iMac. Just sayin'.
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