Go macbook air. For development I've always had issues with windows machines. When learning rails I tried countless tutorials on windows, would get stuck, some

Go macbook air. For development I've always had issues with windows machines. When learning rails I tried countless tutorials on windows, would get stuck, something isn't working, spend time trouble shooting. After a frustrating time one night I grabbed my Wife's macbook. The tutorials worked flawlessly and I accomplished so much. I always recommend using a macbook for development. The air is more than capable for rails/laravel/python development. Looks like your are in India, in the states you can pick up an air at best buy on sale for around $800 to $900. Check the apple refurbished site too. You won't be sorry, you'll fall in love with the trackpad and keyboard, and they come with an SSD. Good luck with the startup. Sounds like you already envy others 'Shiny Macbooks' so save up for one and go for it. My macbook air is still going strong, it's about three years old and I plan on purchasing a new MBair over going with a MBpro when it's time for a new one.