Buying Advice - Macbook Air? ?

[ayeying]

you cant be serious. the mileage for a car that small is awful-you can get the same, if not better, mileage in a car 3x the size, such as a civic or corolla. AND, the smart car uses PREMIUM gas. are you saving money using premium gas? no. wasting money. again, for a car the size of my dresser, dont you think $12,000 is too much for a car with NO A/C, NO radio, NO power steering, and only 3 colors?

dont believe everything the commercials tell you. smart cars are terrible buys.

Smart Cars does have A/C and Radio but Power Steering are an option. Besides, have you driven a Smart Car? Due to its size, power steering is literally optional unless you have weak arms.

The engine itself can be better, I'd admit that.

I think you'd say that $9000 bucks is too much for a bike that has no Power steering, no radio, no a/c, a handful of colors, and I only get ~34 mpg average on a 600cc (0.6L). And I use premium gas.

 

[PNutts]

except for the fact that you get insane mileage with smart cars, and help save the environment in the process. they aren't just for cool factor - they're for people who like to save money.

Not to be rude, but people are realizing that the current philosophy behind smart cars isn't sustainable. By saving a small amount gasoline you introduce exotic materials (in the batteries, for example) that are produced in other countries that aren't overly concerned with the environment. These materials are a headache to dispose of or recycle cleanly. Also, the battery longevity makes them overall more expensive than buying plain old gas.

With that said, the only solution is Mr. Fusion. Right, Marty?

 

[GeekGirl*]

If you're going to buy the Rev.A refurb, you may want to consider a brand new Rev.A. I just purchased a brand new Rev.A leftover for $1099, and because I ordered it out of state, there was no tax and free shipping. I got it from Small Dog Electronics, but I think they are sold out now. But I think MacMall has them for the same price. And because it was a brand new computer, I was able to upgrade to iLife '09 for only $10 and iWork '09 for $50 through a couple of Apple's promotions.

With the refurb, you get a 09 ilife disc for 10 bucks automatically.

 

[PaperMacWriter]

[With that said, the only solution is Mr. Fusion. Right, Marty?

Mr. Fusion replaced plutonium, not fuel
SG