Macbook Pro Retina is changing the rules of the Pro laptop lineage. From now on there will be a hold put on the continued production of past MacBook Pros. How will you decide if this most recent laptop, which has eclipsed previous entries in the line, is right for you? How does it compare to sister product MacBook Air in price and characteristics?

Beginning with the new MacBook air, there are quite a few details of ability and function that could lead to it being the right computer for you. Unsurprisingly, the MacBook Air is slim and light. It's highly portable and easy to slip into backpacks, suitcases, or luggage, making it the ideal hardware for those constantly on-the-go.

This generation of Air has been noted for its snappy start-up capabilities, as the flash storage is, according to the Apple website, 45 percent faster than ever before.

Apple has reportedly put in a patent on a touch screen for MacBooks. MacBook Retina Pro is more likely to receive this upgrade than the Air. That means it will possess tablet capabilities as well as a 4-million pixel display in the 13 inch model. The Retina Pro boasts more memory, and a sturdier and more durable design.

The MacBook Air has been priced at roughly $1000, the MacBook Pro will run at around $1300. Considering the prices and specs, each offers a unique package for consumers. Either way Apple lovers will be eagerly awaiting the release of the next generation of the beloved laptops.