MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro: Which laptop should you get?

MacBook buyers guide: How to choose the best new MacBook – the thin, lightweight MacBook Air, or the robust and powerful MacBook Pro.

You’ve decided that it’s time to replace your aging Mac with one of Apple’s new laptops. Or maybe you’re jumping onto the Mac platform for the first time. MacBook Air, MacBook Pro both old and with the new Retina display — there are a lot of options. They run the gamut of prices, too. What do you get for your money? And which model is best suited for you?