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I get really tired of Mac vs. PC comparisons. They're Apples and Oranges. True, you can put Windows on a Mac (I do for work), but the reverse isn't true (I'm going to ignore the Hackintosh possibilities as being too fringe).
If you need a Mac (e.g. to do Xcode development work), then you need a Mac and the existence of slim $500 non-Mac computers has absolutely no bearing on the matter.
So, if you need a portable Mac then you're either looking at Air vs. Pro. In addition to the so-called "cool" factor, the Air is the cheapest way to get an SSD-based Mac (the cheapest SSD MBP is $1,449). With this latest refresh both models have a lot to offer, and it's really down to your use cases. (Before last Fall's refresh I feel the Airs were too expensive and too slow. As of this week, I think they've really caught up in terms of value and performance relative to the Pro line.)
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64 GB iPad 2 WiFi, Apple TV 2, 32 GB iPhone 4
Early 2011 MacBook Pro 13" (dual boot with Windows 7), Early 2009 Mac Mini
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