I have a MB Pro Retina and dual boot OSX and Windows 7. I am a graphic designer and do some I.T. work as well. The versatility this provides has been worth it to me. It is the nicest laptop I have ever owned, but I have had the screen replaced due to ghosting. If you buy an Apple product in this price range, be sure to budget for Apple Care and add the laptop to your insurance coverage specifically to cover theft. I got the three year Apple Care plan and while it was expensive, when the screen started ghosting and I needed it replaced I was glad to have the coverage.
If you get a MB Pro, get the best one you can possibly afford. The Retina model is not upgradable. I went with the i7-3720QM with 16GB of ram and a 256GB SSD. I use an external drive for additional storage when I need it.
Can you check out a MB Air to see if it will meet your programming needs? It may be a better option for weight, battery life and basic computer use. You could still dual boot if you really wanted to have access to Windows when required, if required or desired.
I am very happy with my MB Pro. Despite the first gen screen issues I have had a great experience.
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