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So I've been using a MBP/IPad combo for several years now and more and more I've noticed that I use my laptop less and less but unfortunately it is still a necessity. My iPad I use almost exclusively for reading and watching movies. While most of my browsing I use my phone.

What I'm looking to do here is drop my MBP and iPad and get a kindle paper white for the sole purpose of reading (which I do a lot of) and a more portable laptop than my 15" MBP for consumption.

So what I'm considering is the 13" MBP retina or the 13" MBA.

My wife has the MBA and absolutely loves it, it's extremely portable and does everything she needs it to. On the other hand since I do like watching movies and stuff I'm considering the the MBPr. The weight and height difference seem negligible but the price is slightly different. Also in that price difference you get more processing power with the MBP but less storage for $100 more.

What do you guys think? Anyone in a similar situation where they "downsized" or found that the tablet niche wasn't completely for them? Thanks!