[J.M.]

I know this is the wrong section but I need the advice of those who know computers more then I do. I'm undecided between the AIR and the PRO. I don't do a lot on the computer, surf, email, photos and itunes so I don't need the most powerful unit but i know the AIR just came out so it's technology should be good for at least the next few years. Any advice would be appreciated.

[ChrisGonzales90]

many people will say the air, but I fell you get more for your money with the pro.

[ebedoun]

get the Pro.

[Jellotime91]

Pro, no questions asked. Much better value.

[Fausty82]

If you want an overpriced, inferiorly-spec'ed machine that has an incredible "coolness" factor, go with the MacBook Air. If you was a solid machine that will last you for years, spec-wise, and is still pretty awesome, go with the MacBook Pro. ... and save several hundred dollars in the process...

[J.M.]

Thanks for the advice I appreciate it.

[vietalogy]

pro all the way

[MacLup]

Pro is the best choice.

[anon(4698833)]

To show off? Air.

To actually pull it's weight? Pro.

[ghostface147]

Get a pro. And I don't mean a lady of the night.

[HyperGo]

I have a pro ... Not impressed with the Air ... I rather get an iPad

[anon(27512)]

Pro! Much, much more system for the money.

[anon(62000)]

Definitely a Pro. Better yet, get a white MacBook and save more cash.

[Petra Systems]

Definitely a Pro. Better yet, get a white MacBook and save more cash.

I think the same - thats why I bought it

[ChrisGonzales90]

Definitely a Pro. Better yet, get a white MacBook and save more cash.

Good idea. But if you have an extra couple hundred dollars around and want a really good machine, why not spend a bit extra and get your money's worth.

Personally I wouldn't buy a Mac at this time. January is right around the corner and Apple may update the machines by then.

[anon(62000)]

Good idea. But if you have an extra couple hundred dollars around and want a really good machine, why not spend a bit extra and get your money's worth.

Personally I wouldn't buy a Mac at this time. January is right around the corner and Apple may update the machines by then.

I agree. Bought my Pro over a year ago. That's the nature of the beast, a few months after you buy a computer the shiny new models hit the shelves. I just maxed the RAM, and put in a bigger internal hard drive. I don't plan on upgrading for a few more years at least.

[ghostface147]

Agreed. My 17" MB Pro is 3.5 years old running a 2.4 C2D chip, maxed at 4 gigs of ram and a 500 gig 7200 rpm WD hd. Runs great and has taken a beating.

[Cleveland]

Definitely a pro, the air is cool and thin but that's it, the pro is definitely the way to go, when i decided it's time for an upgrade from my MacBook i'm going with the Pro

[ChrisGonzales90]

Also the question is, if your an iPad owner. Do you really want another mobile device? If your in to video editing and such, why not get a desktop like the iMac, and use your iPad for "on the go" stuff. you know, have power and performance at home, and the speed and mobilelity on the go,

[pizzafootbal]

If you want an overpriced, inferiorly-spec'ed machine that has an incredible "coolness" factor, go with the MacBook Air. If you was a solid machine that will last you for years, spec-wise, and is still pretty awesome, go with the MacBook Pro. ... and save several hundred dollars in the process...

Agreed, the only good thing I can see about the AIR is that it uses a solid state drive, but no CD drive.

[anon(62000)]

Agreed, the only good thing I can see about the AIR is that it uses a solid state drive, but no CD drive.

If you really wanted to you can install an SSD in your MBP yourself.

[4mynikka]

I would go with the AIR but purely because of aesthetics.

[anon(4698833)]

If you really wanted to you can install an SSD in your MBP yourself.

For the cost of upgraded SSD in this market right now...you could have seemingly INFINITE storage on a normal Macbook or MBP. 1TB internal is coming WAY down, external is already super cheap.

[anon(62000)]

For the cost of upgraded SSD in this market right now...you could have seemingly INFINITE storage on a normal Macbook or MBP. 1TB internal is coming WAY down, external is already super cheap.

This is true. I just bought a 1TB external for CHEAP. Waiting a little bit for prices on the internal, and I'm all over it.

[anon(4698833)]

Internal MB/MBP drives at 1TB are hovering around the $115-$120 mark. Amazing deal when you think of what even a 250gb drive cost as little as a year ago.