What size laptop do you use?

[Andean Pat]

Hi! I am learning a lot from this thread.

 

I have a Dell 14'' five years old that I use as a desk computer and a Dell 11'' (much lighter) two years old that I carry around everywhere. Now, I'm moving to the US in August and will not carry both laptops. The thing is that I HATE the 11'' screen for working and the 14'' is too heavy and old to take. I have decided for the little one and get a MBP/MBA whenever I can (here they are IMPOSSIBLE to get). 

 

I have had excellent experience with Dell technology (I have dropped my laptops several times, I am THAT clumsy) and they are just fine. I only had a minor electric issue with the 14'' due to high discharge at home (it burned some circuits). I've even dropped some coffee on the keyboards and they went on working. 

 

Why not get a new Dell instead of MBP/MBA? Basically, Apple has more and better applications for students than Windows, I've found in my students that I could take better advantage of Apple computers than Dell. Since I don't have the money to buy one straight away, I'll observe how I organize myself the first year and how Apple users do and then make an informed decision.