| OMG, I can't believe this debate is still going on... despite the Mac's rising (and fastest) marketshare in personal computers.
MacBook Air's target market is NOT college students; that's what the MacBook is for (MacBook Pro is pushing it). For many folks, MBA is going to be second computer or for the executive/business road warrior. This laptop is not at all student friendly, but nor was it intended to be.
If you want all-in-one practicality, then get a MacBook/MacBook Pro. If you want ultra portability in a stylish-slim package, then the MacBook Air is for you. Quite frankly, as a college student, I'm extremely pleased with my MBP and wouldn't trade it in the world for a MBA. However, for my dad, the MBA is a godsend compared to his ThinkPad T61 (he uses almost none of it's features). |