MBA instead of MBP for my Dad?

[mrsir2009]

surely one of them will have the facility for hands-on demo of the various models - a few phone calls would establish that, then you can go from there with AppleStore online?

Correct

 

[alphaod]

My dad had a MacBook Pro at first, but he broke that, so got him a MacBook Air; that was 3 years ago. He does the basic stuff and that's it, so it was a perfect choice.

Anyways, just replaced it with the latest 13"; he's liking the faster speed (seeing his old one was the 1.6/2/80 model and the new one is the 2.13/4/256 model); the SD slot is nice for his photography needs and the added screen resolution is good.

 

[Tensakun]

Also, mine flew off the top of the toolbox in my pickup truck and bounced down the highway (a case of near-criminal stupidity on my part) and it still works!

Great story! Bet Apple would pay a pretty penny for a video of that action. Also bet you were positive your Air had gone to computer heaven.