MacBook Air: Is it worth it?

On October 20, 2010, Apple released a redesigned version of the MacBook Air with two possible sizes, being 11 and 13 inches, to choose from. Compared to the 13” MacBook Pro, this device is often underpowered for some tasks, had not optical drive, and only has two USB ports. To add to this, the same sized, 13 inch, base model MacBook Pro is cheaper than the MacBook Air by one hundred dollars. So why are customers still driven to buy the MacBook Air? If they wanted something small and portable, they could’ve easily bought a netbook at a certainly lower price. On the other side, if they wanted a powerful laptop, they could’ve gone for the 13 inch MacBook Pro, which is still cheaper than the 13 inch MacBook Air. It is evident that it is neither the functions nor the price of the Air. In the end, it all comes down to personal preference and whether the customer is willing to use that money to buy the MacBook Air.