Let's face it, the sleek design and the upgraded hardware on the Macbook Air and Macbook Pro may seem in both cases like they need to make their way into your possession, but realistically the vast majority of us will have to decide which ONE to purchase.

So which of the two has the features and the price that are really made to order for your lifestyle and/or budget?

Beginning with the new MacBook air, there are numerous features and specs that might convince that this is the right laptop for you.

The new MacBook Air is the slimmest and lightest yet, meaning that it is highly portable and easy to slip into backpacks, suitcases, or luggage. If you are looking for a laptop that has the maximum portability and you are constantly on-the-go, then this is the major advantage of the Air.

Also for those concerned that the new Macbook Air might lack the necessary punch and power needed, the latest 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 boasted, "So everything you do is snappier and more responsive. MacBook Air even wakes up faster than ever, thanks to flash storage and the latest Intel Core processors."

The MacBook Air can be bought for around $1,000, which is around three hundred dollars less than the Pro Retina. So if cheaper and more portable are the major considerations then the Macbook Air is likely to be the Apple product for you.

However, the one strong advantage of a Macbook Pro Retina is its Retina display, which will provide an unrivalled screen for you to watch movies, view your pictures and surf the web with.

"The 15-inch model has over 5 million pixels, and the 13-inch model has over 4 million. So you can retouch your photos or edit a home movie in HD and experience an astounding level of clarity," the company touts on its website.

The computer is bigger and sturdier - although certainly less bulky than previous models - and can be purchased in a 15-inch or 13-inch screen version. The Macbook Pro Retina has a greater memory capacity, and obvious does have more power underneath the hood than the Air. So if it is essential that you need the maximum speed and memory, or if you'll be using heavy design software or programs, then you may not want to give up the power on offer in the Macbook Pro Retina.

Both boast a trademark slick Mac design and user-friendly interface. So which one is the better deal? As always it likely depends on what exactly you're looking for and what you will do with it. A regular every day user would likely be happier with the lighter Macbook Air that is more than powerful enough for the average Joe's use to stream videos, surf the web, do work and use apps. However, if you're more focused on getting the best screen experience and need more power for more unique software usage then the Macbook Pro Retina might be for you.