MacBook Pro V.S. MacBook Air ?

Question

im just not sure which one to pick, theyre both great but it seems the air has an edge. here are my concerns:
- too fragile
- not enough storage
- possibly finding another computer that preforms the same for a lower cost
if anybody here owns both the new macbook pro13'' or the macbook air 13'', which do you prefer and why?

Answer 1

ArmandB wrote:
- too fragile
- not enough storage
- possibly finding another computer that preforms the same for a lower cost
--Too Fragile--nope! As said, dropping any laptop is a bad idea, but the MBA really isn't any more fragile than the MBP. So scratch that off your list. Of course, there are laptops that are bombproof, but neither the MBA nor the Pro are such. They're darn good--very sturdy and can hold up well, but they're not the toughest on the market. Then again, just how rough do you imagine you'd be? So long as we're not talking throwing the laptop from one side of the room to the other, you should be fine, even without a padded cover. I don't have one for my little 11" though I do carry it in the inner (safer) part of my backpack.
--Not enough storage--that WAS a problem with the MBA. Now it's only a problem if you also have a limited budget. You can get up to 512gb HD if you want on the MBA. You will have to pay extra for it, but then you'll have to pay extra for that or more than that on a Pro. The Pro still does have an advantage in that you can get *more* than 512gb--just as you can get more RAM (again, for a price). Still, it's no longer true that the MBA is all that limited when it comes to storage or RAM. You can get a respectable amount that should be able to handle a goodly amount of heavy programs and videos. Remember, though, that you'll have to order such online. The stores don't carry MBA's with that large an HD.
--Other computer that does the same at a lower cost--I can't say whether other computers made by other companies (cheaper ones) run as well or better. What I can say is this: over the last decade most people have found that going for a laptop that seems equal to an Apple's laptop but cheaper is a "penny-wise, dollar-foolish" move. What this means is that you save money upfront. The computer is cheaper. But what you saved in buying the computer has to be paid out for other things later. Like, the laptop doesn't last so many years and you need to buy a new one. Or when you do sell it, you don't get much for it.
Apple laptops, especially the Pro and Air lines, aren't cheap. But they aren't unreasonable either. The extra amount you pay upfront you *usually* get back in many other ways. Like in the longevity of the laptop. At the very least, Apple still ranks first in customer service and resale value. You decide if that and the Apple OS is worth the extra $. Of course, you can have your cake and eat it, too, if you buy refurbished or used. If the MBA or Pro doesn't have to be brand new, then there are a lot on the market from just last year for a good price that may do all you wish them to do.