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MB Pro VS MBA

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MacBpro

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Mar 30, 2011
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I am using a 2008 MB Pro now.. thinking about a new replacement...

should I get a MBA instead this time... ?? Please advise

I only use the machine for business purpose. .. involve basic office ... excel... mainly...

Please advise
 
MBA 13" if you don't need mobility but like portability
MBA 11" for super mobility
MBP 17" for ultra desktop replacement with option to be portable
 
13" low-end MacBook Pro will do everything you want it to.
If you don't need storage and don't mind the price, a 13" MacBook Air will be better.
 
The 13" MBP and MBA are comparably priced. It doesn't appear as if the Pro will be able to give you anything the Air can't and the portability will be a boon. If you foresee yourself doing some computer-intensive stuff, swing for the Pro since it is upgradeable.
 
did u seriously not even look this question up that has been asked hundreds of times?

IMHO, macbook pro because it is upgradable
 
randomrazr said:
did u seriously not even look this question up that has been asked hundreds of times?

IMHO, macbook pro because it is upgradable
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+1

Buy the Air if you don't mind paying substantially more and getting substantially less. Otherwise, get the 13" MBP.
 
Naimfan said:
+1

Buy the Air if you don't mind paying substantially more and getting substantially less. Otherwise, get the 13" MBP.
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I'm jealous.

Every time I try to make a rational post like this, I get flamed by at least 12 people about "omg the Air's design is that much thinner; 2 pounds lighter; faster" and many others.

-1 :)
 
Judging from some of these responses I wonder if a lot of the responders have even used both, at least for any length of time. I have both. I have two 17" MBPs and a 13" Air. I had a 13" MBP for 9 days and exchanged it for an Air. I like the Air better, but that's just my personal needs talking here.

There's absolutely nothing wrong with each. They are different in several ways, none of which are bad. The Air is only a compromise in one, read this, ONE way - screen color gamut and accuracy. If you require a LCD that has a color output you can calibrate such as photo and video editors then you really need to stick with a MBP. I have a MBP for my photo editing and wouldn't even bother attempting this seriously on my Air.

For everything else those, the Air is pretty much equal or superior. You don't get an optical drive and if a built-in optical drive is necessary then get the MBP. If you don't need it then the Air will probably make you happier.

Get the Air unless one of the following situations is important to you:

* You need more than 4gb or ram
* You edit photos and need a calibrated output
* You require an optical drive that is built-in

For me I find I like the MBP for home use and wouldn't take anything but the Air outside of the house.
 
I'd say the Air would be better for your use. It's be quick and nimble for your everyday tasks, opening apps, ect. And if you get the 13", you'll get a screen resolution equal to the standard 15" Pro. That means you're going to see more of your docs at once than you would on, let's say, a 13" Pro

And it'd be easier to carry around and such.
 
Business apps? Why would the OP need to even consider upgrading for this? 4GB will be plenty.

Go for the Air.
 
In all, the question to you is portability or feature-rich. As the other posters have mentioned, if you can do without a CD/DVD drive, RAM and memory, and the other stuff, you'll be better off with the MBA with greater portability too.
 
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