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When purchasing a new computer, consumers have an enormous range of options. The first question to ask is whether to go with a Mac or a PC, and the answer here is really quite simple. Almost without fail, those who have used both proclaim their undying affection for Macs. The next question is whether go with a notebook or a desktop computer, and the answer to this question really depends on what the consumer is looking for in a computer. If the individual decides on a notebook, the final question is which Mac to go with. When it comes to state of the art notebooks, Mac offers the MacBook Pro and the MacBook Air. Consumers oftentimes have a tough time deciding between these two models. The following discussion provides some of the similarities and differences between the two.
Both the MacBook Pro and the MacBook Air are engineered with a unibody enclosure.
Only Macs come standard with a unibody enclosure, and this is only one of the unique features that make them stand out among the competition. First of all, the unibody enclosure reduces the overall weight of the notebook. Less pieces also means that there are less chances of problems with assembly, so Macs are without exception sturdier than other types of notebook computers. Both the MacBook Pro and the MacBook Air come standard with this unibody design.
The MacBook Pro has a longer battery life than the MacBook Air.
While the MacBook Air now has a pretty amazing battery for a notebook of its size, the MacBook Pro offers the longest lasting battery available. The battery life on a MacBook Pro provides users with the capacity to continuously use their notebook for up to 7 hours without an outlet. This is virtually unheard of in the world of notebook computers so for consumers who require the ability to use their notebook for longer periods of time between charges, perhaps the MacBook Pro is their best option.
The MacBook Air is slimmer and lighter.
The portability of the MacBook Air is precisely what makes it so special. Not only is the ultra slim design aesthetically pleasing, but it also lends itself to the lightest weight Mac on the market today. While the MacBook Pro is also lightweight and sleek, the MacBook Air is undoubtedly an easier notebook to carry around. Consumers who are primarily concerned with the weight of their computer may decide that the MacBook Air is their best option.
The MacBook Pro has a built in DVD drive.
Perhaps the biggest advantage to the MacBook Pro is that it has a built in DVD drive. The fact of the matter is that the MacBook Air simply has to forfeit something to come in such a slim design, and so there is just not room enough to offer a built in DVD drive. While external drives are always an option, for those who want to burn DVDs directly from their notebook, the MacBook Pro might be the best alternative.
Both the MacBook Pro and the MacBook Air are great buys.
It is difficult to say whether the MacBook Pro or the MacBook Air is the better computer. They simply offer different advantages. Consumers should evaluate what they want in a computer and make the most informed decision. Either way they will be pleased.
