Opinions on MacBook Air vs Surface Pro

[arranb1223]

Thinking about buying a portable laptop/hybrid, got any opinions?

[denestmor3]

The biggest difference is the operating system. If you prefer OSX over Windows is the big question.

[Toddwjp]

macbook air has a traditional laptop keyboard layout so its better for using on your lap when typing

 

surface pro runs windows, has a great touch screen and is easier to use standing, or moving about but is worse for typing without a table for the type cover.

 

but i dont like mac os so i would never get a mac product

[Arcanekitten]

Thinking about buying a portable laptop/hybrid, got any opinions?

i wouldn't go for either a XPS series laptop is a great option, that flippy laptop thing linus has is a hybrid ish.

[ALwin]

The biggest difference is the operating system. If you prefer OSX over Windows is the big question.

 

Basically this.  I personally find OSX to run more smoothly than Windows (used to be a long time Windows fanboy until I picked up a 2nd or 3rd generation MBAir a few years ago), especially on portable machines.

[TechGod]

I personally prefer OSX for a whole lot of reasons. If you teach yourself how to use it, you may end up falling in love with it. 

[TechGod]

macbook air has a traditional laptop keyboard layout so its better for using on your lap when typing

 

surface pro runs windows, has a great touch screen and is easier to use standing, or moving about but is worse for typing without a table for the type cover.

 

but i dont like mac os so i would never get a mac product

The Air also has a much better battery life. 

[arranb1223]

Apple is the best company ever. Never understood PCMasterRace

Lol

[TechGod]

Lol

Mate, its a joke. 

 

I'm building a PC soon and switching back to Android. 

[Opeth747]

As said, whichever OS you prefer go for that. Both are very good. 

[arranb1223]

Mate, its a joke. 

 

I'm building a PC soon and switching back to Android. 

BETRAYAL, lol just kidding Ty for your opinion. I agree

[TechGod]

BETRAYAL, lol just kidding Ty for your opinion. I agree

No probs:)

 

The Surface Pro truly shows though, if you want to use it for writing or not. Do you want to use pen input on your laptop?

[arranb1223]

No probs:)

 

The Surface Pro truly shows though, if you want to use it for writing or not. Do you want to use pen input on your laptop?

No I would not be using it with the pen anyway so I think I would prefer battery life over a touchscreen display

[EmeraldKiwi]

I would say surface. I have no explanation since its an opinion poll.

[GoodBytes]

Moved to Mobile forum section.

To answer you, both are completely different devices. You can't compare them, they are different.

One, the MacBook Air, is an ultrabook. It is a laptop, and only a laptop. A light weight portable system, but none the less a laptop.

The other, the Surface Pro, is a convertible system. It has a touch screen, it can be a tablet (a bit on the heavy side for a tablet, but you have a lot of power), it can be like a laptop. While you CAN use it on your lap, it won't be the best experience.

Basically, you should ask yourself, before we even talk about anything else:

-> Do you care about the pen? If you say no, then you can find better devices or/and cheaper in the ultrabook form factor.

The pen is what makes the Surface Pro. You can draw, sketch, write notes, annotate, circle stuff, etc. Combine typing and writing. If you are a student, it shines more, as you can type your notes, or complete your notes from imported PDFs say in OneNote, and then use the pen for math formulas, or graphs, and things.

[TechGod]

No I would not be using it with the pen anyway so I think I would prefer battery life over a touchscreen display

Then GG. The MBA hits 12-13 hours on a single charge sooooooo....

[GoodBytes]

No I would not be using it with the pen anyway so I think I would prefer battery life over a touchscreen display

So, then go with the MacBook Air. You'll save money, and not pay for something you'll never use.