Should I get the base Macbook Air 11 inches, the 4 GB of ram?

My use of the computer is basically writing, internet, surfing, streaming videos and music and the occasional simple recording with Audacity (and, eventually, once Garage Band that am I on Mac). I am looking to buy a Mac to last me through my last year of undergraduate and perhaps a few years of graduate studies.

Here are my concerns:

-4 GB of ram is not enough for the future of the development of software and upgrades of Apple.

-Apple updates their current models in a few months and my timing for purchase is bad.

-I'm on a budget, and even if I can afford the upgrade ram or 13 "MBA, same base MB Pro if I really want to stretch myself, I don't want to pay more, the difference will be extremely useful for me later.

I like the size and feel of the MBA 11 ". But I also like that the 13 '' comes with 8 GB of ram standard, although I honestly don't even know if I need it. But I am attracted by the greater autonomy of the 13 "as well.  I'm not all that warned that with the hardware and software, so I want to just a few balanced opinion.

Thank you

Your question is a bit like asking what type of car you should buy.  Much of it is your personal preference.

With a budget, however, one thing I can say is that your money would be better spent on additional RAM.  This should be the first place where you spend discretionary funds.

For the rest, for example, 11 "and 13" models, visit an Apple Store and try them both for yourself.

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