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If your current machine is sufficient for the non-iOS/OSX dev work you do, I don't see the value in putting money into it instead of a MBP. I would go for option B, however i'd get a 15" with as large an SSD as you can afford with 16GB of memory. Unfortunately what you get with these newer models is what you're stuck with, and I can tell you that anything less than 8GB on those machines can be a PITA, especially if you start running VMs.

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Thank you very much for you comment. I guess you're right, there's probably no point in upgrading my current machine. But I'm curious you suggest the 15'' mbp with a large ssd. Wouldn't a 13'' mbp be enough as a secondary dev machine? Assuming I run VM's on my main dev machine (windows).

The road to hell is paved with good intentions - I'd personally get a 15" because of the flexibility it provides. Also because of the "envy" factor, which is nearly impossible to discount.

I just bought the new 13" MBP a few months ago. How often are you in some place where you won't have access to a larger screen? Save your money, and buy the 13" MBP.

Indeed. If I may ask, which sort of development do you do? Web or app? How much ram do you have? And shich ssd size did you choose?

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