2.13 refurb a better buy?

[ProstheticHead]

If one likes the backlit keyboard and finds the 128 GB HD adequate, wouldn't the Rev C 2.13 refurb at $1,099 be a better purchase than the new 13.3? I've been anxious for the update to replace my Rev A 64 GB SSD, but now I'm sort of disappointed with the update. Can anyone give me a convincing argument for either the Rev C or the new 13.3? Thanks for the guidance.

The new MBA is massively quicker than the previous MBA. Trust me. Choose new over old now more than ever.

 

[Steven in VA]

The new MBA is massively quicker than the previous MBA. Trust me. Choose new over old now more than ever.

umm, OK--so howcome you don't have one? Or, how do you know about the relative speeds?

Also, new MBA owners please let us know: do you notice the absence of the backlit KB? We appreciate it pretty often on my wife's MBP. thanks.

 

[musicpenguy]

The backlight keyboard is nice but not a deal breaker - if you are looking for performance tests check these out - http://www.macworld.com/article/154596/2010/10/macbookair_benchmarks.html

Great improvements - clockspeed isn't everything it seems!