MacBook Air and/or iPad?

Hi! My dilemma is that i already own an iPad 2, and i need to replace my old MacBook Pro (2007). I'm tempted to buy a MacBook Air, but i wonder if it will be worth it to keep the iPad or will the macbook air be enough for my portability/power needs. I'm thinking about selling my iPad in order to have more money for the MacBook Air. Should i have both devices or just one?

Since I got my MBA I rarely visit my iMac any more unless I am doing a project. Mail, the internet, short letters, games are mostly on the MBA. I love it because of the keyboard but my wife doesn't even want to use it because she loves her iPad sooo much. They are different but since you had a MBP you need to make that decision for yourself. When buying the MBA keep in mind you CAN'T upgrade the RAM after purchase. You can however replace the SSD very easily.

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