Which Apple?

Most companies have a single computer vendor... usually one of the big ones like IBM/Lenovo, Dell or HP. Ours is Lenovo, thankfully. But when it comes to laptops, we're pretty open and can shop around depending on the user's needs. The problem comes when it's a Mac user though because there isn't a system in their lineup that does everything. Here's an outline of the 3 laptop models.

Macbook
This is the most basic model. Most employees would be OK with this as long as they don't need the power. Since the Macbook Pro was just released, the regular Macbook is now behind in CPU, with only a Core 2 Duo. But at 13", it does still have the discreet NVidia card.

Macbook Pro
This is supposed to be the professional model that has everything a graphics person needs. It has the Core i5 at 13" and Core i7 for the 2 larger ones. But with the latest update, the smallest, most portable one lost it's discreet card and went back to an integrated Intel component. Also, the screen resolution is a step down from the Macbook air. At 13", the Pro is 1280x800. The Air at the same size is 1440x900. The 11" Air is 1360x768. I don't understand this one. They could've easily put the 1440x900 into the Pro.

Macbook air
The Air is by far the most portable, but it lacks power... Core 2 Duo with no potential for a Core i5 if Apple is intent on keeping the weight down. Though the graphics card is the weakest of the models, it for some reason has the best screen.