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Pardon me, as I'm still very new to the Apple Community. I have tried to look for an answer to my problem, but now I write here.
I bought the fully loaded MBA 13-inch hardly 2 weeks ago. Already in the first weekend I experienced really poor battery life. Like under 3 hours - with precautions taken, like shutting off bluetooth, turning down screen brightness and calibrating the battery (though they say it is not necessary now on the Apple site). Therefore, I contacted Apple Support last Friday. They say I can return my computer and get a replacement or the money back. So all is fine in that way.
My question is this: I really loved everything about the MBA (except the battery) - but now I have doubts on whether to get the exact same replacement or buy the Macbook Pro 13-inch. What are people's experience with the longevity of MBA vs MB Pro battery life?? And wich model should I get, if you recommend MB Pro 13-inch (GB, Ghz etc.)?
As this is my first Mac I just hope to be as happy with my purchase as other Mac-owners are :-).
NB: I use it for surfing (and my job as webmaster), light photo editing, watching videoes, listening to iTunes and so on. And then I plan to bring the computer with me everyday, as I have a longer train ride going to work. So again, the lightness is also why I opted for the MBA in the first place.

Return it. If you're not happy with it take it back and swap it for another. The fact is you may have bought a bad one so don't run the risk of being stuck with it.
As to your question regarding what to swap it for, only you can answer. I can say that I have a MBA bought about 4 weeks ago and I get about 5 or 6 hours out of it but not in one go. If you have a long train ride or you are doing stuff as you say (videos, music etc) these things will drain your battery quickly.
A MBP may have a more robust battery life but they are way bigger and heavier so you have to decide what you're happy to compromise on. If I were you, I'd try another MBA, see if it drains as fast and if it does then you may be the type of user that needs the bigger and longer life of a MBP.

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