The Age Old Dilemma

So I know this has been covered in other threads but I haven't found one that specifically covers my story.

I am in the process of changing out my non-functioning Dell M1530 Laptop, and am hoping to change over to a Mac Laptop.

I am a student and I use my computer for light picture editing, the occasional movie edit, Office, Internet, Email, Internet games, and Music. I am a fairly on the go person aswell. I just wonder if i'll need the extra power provided my the macbook and macbook pro.

The configurations I was thinking about were either a macbook (after the revision) or a macbook pro (with perhaps an Ipad for the on the go stuff) or a Macbook Air (After the upcoming revision). While I like the form factor of the Air, there is something to be said about the computer you get for your money with the macbook and Pro. Also the form factor of the air is more or less defeated by all the external drives and what not that are required. This also makes it quite expensive for less of a computer than the pro. Mind you I rarely use some of the external accesories so I likely won't have to carry it all the time.

What is your opinion?

Also is it worth getting parrells for this computer if I have a fairly powerful PC desktop that functions fairly well.

Thanks for your advice.

 

Thanks for the input.

I was unsure if the MBA had the abillity to run online games (like miniclip or addicting games)

I think I certainly need portability over performance If Im not editing a zillion movies. But as long as it is good for the occasional movie edit I think it should work. Is it debilitatingly slow for movies?

Depending on the refresh product I think I will go for a 11 inch and then buy a larger monitor for home. Is there a real difference between the 11 and 13 inch other than the obvious? Does anyone think and Ipad+MBP is a better option?

Thanks for the help