MacBook Pro retina - need help with design school go

Hi all

I am an avid user of PC and will soon move to a Macbook Pro of the retina for the school of design in the fall and wanted to get feedback. My main field of activity will be UI/UX Design using programs such as the sketch, Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator, and other.

I plan to buy refurbished Apple live. I'm set to zero 15.4 models "with the retina (2012-2014) or a newer model (2013 +) 13.3" with the retina and I wanted to ask you some questions in addition to get reactions.

1 are these year ranges range/model enough to manage the CC from Adobe and other design software?

2 is the a better buy overall or just for the fact of a larger screen 15.4 "?

3.I am looking for models with 16 GB of memory in the 15 ", but it is enough to 8 GB?

4. What about the graphics card options? I see a spectacular advantage of the graphics card dedicated in models 15 "? (GT 650 M/GT750M)

I have worked on towers before Mac in the previous design of the course, but have always had custom built PC or Windows based computer laptop while at home. These university-level courses are demanding a Macbook Pro with the Retina display and since this will be my first purchase of Macbook Pro, I just want to be sure before you spend that amount of money.

Comments, inputs or recommendations would be greatly appreciated

Thank you!

Remember that you can not RAM through new laptops.  Download now (and Apple prices) what you think, as you need for as long as you want to use this computer more what she always going to be able to sell - when you decide to change.  I see several posts where people say run El Capitan comfortably, you are better with 8GB and is here and now, not 4 years on the road.  My inclination would be to go for 16 GB with all applications you mention.

Officially, Apple does not repair equipment plus 5 years. This gives you an idea on their take on older hardware. You mention a 2012 model.  Next year Apple will consider that the way some people watch a 20 year old car. Now I'm a big fan of older hardware, but it takes a patient person who doesn't mind being late.  Maybe it's you but if not then I would not watch something more 2 years, especially if you look at some impecunious student years.

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