[Pisin Monki]

I want to get a new laptop for my accounting firm? Which one would be better? A MacBook Air or MacBook Pro? I run accounting software as well as Parallels and the full 2011 Micrsoft Office suite. I also use it for personal reasons like music, video and pictures. Can someone please help me make the right choice?

[warcraftWidow]

Either would be fine for those uses.

[kataran]

Welcome to iMore Pisin Monki

Both are capable devices for your suggested uses

[agalaria]

I want to get a new laptop for my accounting firm? Which one would be better? A MacBook Air or MacBook Pro? I run accounting software as well as Parallels and the full 2011 Micrsoft Office suite. I also use it for personal reasons like music, video and pictures. Can someone please help me make the right choice?

I suggest MacBook Air as its perfect for your kinda work. Its powerful, sleek and you save money. All the best for your new device.

[PhoneAddict]

I used a MBA for a consulting business I had a couple of years ago as I traveled from client to client and the MBA weight and footprint is great. I now use a MBPr as my single work / personal machine, as the weight is not really that much different (< 1 pound) and I just transport from office to home. Since you are looking to use for photo's and video perhaps the MBPr would be a better choice. As all have indicated both will support the accounting and other software requirements.

[martin_thompson]

Macbook Pro is the best solution I think. I am using a macbook pro with my online bookkeeping services software and its working smoothly.

[donnation]

I would suggest a Pro simply because of the screen. If you are looking at the screen all day its going to be much less straining on your eyes with the retina screen.

[imwjl]

I had an Air, have 15" Pro, and 12" MacBook. I love the little one the most and can't imagine going back to a non-Retina type unless there was no other choice.