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I've never been an Apple guru. The only Apple product I own is the iPod Mini and now the newly revamped iPod Classic. Once upon a time I thought to invest in some kind of a notebook as I am a music producer. I write songs. Most everyone I know who uses any kind of studio software such as Sonar or Pro Tools uses a Mac computer. Reason? I walked into a Guitar Center store not too long ago and asked questions. There answer was simple: Better quality and more reliability. However, my only problem was the price was out of my budget. After using my recording software on a Windows based PC, there were several minor details that needed to be adjusted in order to keep my system running properly.

I was invited to the Mac World Expo with a friend who buys everything Apple. He owns nearly every product Apple has created. In awe of what Apple products really consist of and their ever-improving technology, Apple may have won yet again another fan. Besides the fact that while there, demonstrations of how to use Pro Tools on Mac computers were performed.

Since I use professional software to record music, I want the best hardware and performance I can get to create extraordinary mixes without worrying about my CPU on my PC. I want portability, superior design and optimal performance. Apple won my heart with just that. My next big investment to my at-home-studio will be the MacBook Air.

The MacBook Air is one of today's thinnest notebook computers released. What impressed me the most is the large, almost 14" screen. As a musician, recording multiple tracks sometimes gets difficult to manage as the screen scrolls down. Looking at it, the design resembles a desktop Mac computer. As it lies open, the keyboard is almost not visible when looking straight onward. A new feature to the Mac line is the backlit keys as well. When I record music, I record in a quiet, serene, low lit room to preserve the mood. I don't want to have to worry about using the wrong shortcut key and compromising my work. The last thing I want to do is hit the "region delete" command and lose the perfect audio take.

Portability is a must for me in a growing studio. I write and record with many musicians. Sometimes it's more convenient for me to pack up and come to them. Well with the MacBook Air weighing just 3 pounds and being less than an inch thick, I am positive I can carry the notebook safely, with ease and not worry about extra weight slowly me down. The thinner build is due to the LED backlit screen versus

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