And what will the OP do that 20% of the time when the larger screen could benefit them if thats their only computer? Plus the size difference looks big to you because you have both side by side.. if you didn't, either one would be small. Before you owned an 11" did you own just the 13"? Did it seem huge and inconvenient? If so, why did you purchase the 13" MBA in the first place instead of a 13" MBP? Do you see my point? I think the OP would "wow" to either one... don't tell me you didn't say "wow" to your first MBA if it was a 13" before you owned them both...they are both compact, slim, and convenient.. one just does a better job at handling everything more than the other thanks to real estate, extra battery, and an additional slot..![]()
1) The larger screen would be more beneficial. I think he isn't thinking clearly and, simply, getting excited and just asking everybody here when he clearly wants the 11.
2) I have the 13 inch MBP and the thing is damn small; when closed, it's as thick as my index finger. That's very thin.
3) I lived with a netbook for 2 years before I got this Mac. 11 inch screen. Yes I thought the laptop was small but, overall, I always hooked it up to a monitor when at home. If I didn't, I felt constrained when looking at the screen.
Although the MBA is small and fast, as a main computer, it isn't going to be your best choice. Processor and spec wise, if you get the 4 gig RAM model, you'll be able to do everything, however, the machine will slow if you run VMs at the same time and, if you multitask heavily, you'll run out of RAM quickly.
4) The benefits of either MBA are size and thinness. Now if you don't have the MB in your bag, you won't really be able to tell the difference when the thing is on a table. The MBP is thin, again, and is upgradable, so you have to weigh in if you'll want to upgrade it in the future or not.
5) All in all, getting an 11 inch as your only computer isn't very wise. I think that it's a great machine and all, but I would only get it if I had a more powerful machine at home, but that's just me.