Portability with Layout and Design

Portability has two important subdivisions.
1. Weight. If it weighs as much as a car, it's not portable. If you look at the Apple Store online, you'll see that the mbp (15") weighs a mere 3 ounces more than the macbook. Not a major difference. In this resepct, they are very similar.

2. Surface Area. If it is too large, it doesn't work either. This depends on your bag and routine. My laptop bag is large enough for a mbp and mb, so it doesn't make a difference to me, esspecially since they're both the same (nearly) in weight. Again, this depends on your situation. If you ride a bike often, the 13.3" macbook is friendlier. However, if you ride a train or drive, it won't make too much of a difference. You also need to remember that the macbook is a little larger than it should be because it has more screen bezzle. Check out its demensions and compare them to the macbook pro's (best way is to go to an Apple Store or reseller; if you can't, use paper to simulate the size).

Personally, I'd go for the pro. It's a better value overall, and since you're using this for work, you need something more professional looking. Hope that helps.

 

I concur, especially for design work, the MBP is the way to go. Also looks better in client meetings to. the MB just feels too Studenty/young in my opinion.