Re: Configuring new Apple laptop purchase
I spend more time with my 2011 15" MBP (lotsa pixels) than any other thing on earth. It rattles around my pannier every day, survives my six year old son and hardly ever skips a beat with all the web/excel/50 word documents/remote connections I can throw at it. As they are now lighter and have the retinas, I'd get the 13" for portability, but otherwise cannot recommend the computer enough.
I use mine with a second screen, full size keyboard and mouse at work. You can use the clamshell mode as mentioned above, but I prefer to just keep it open and have 75% more screen real estate. No dock needed, just a single cable management device (i.e., a binder clip).
This is my substitute for pistol and ball. With a philosophical flourish Cato throws himself upon his sword; I quietly take to the bike.
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