my tech guy said that is deceiving. garage band throws about 5 gigs around the drive. you have to remove the library's etc.
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my tech guy said that is deceiving. garage band throws about 5 gigs around the drive. you have to remove the library's etc.
I'm doing the clean install now, off my Mac Pro, it sure takes a long time to boot remotely. There really should be a separate and sticky thread for slimming down your MacBook Air.
I ordered the 1.8/64gb on Jan 20th at 7:41am PST through education store and still Have Not Shipped. Also ordered Superdrive and ethernet dongle which haven't shipped either.
i want my macbook air...
i asked for one here:
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/427524/
i dont see any reason for using the airdisk except in emergencies. it will always be faster to use a usb optical drive apples or a third party
Still awaiting for shipment, ordered 1/15.
Ordered my 1.6/80 MBA on 1/15 at 3pm PST. Still listed as not yet shipped. Meanwhile others have theirs who ordered later. Ordered through the Educational Store- guess I'm at the back of the line. Listed as ships Feb 6, arrives Feb 12. Since I'm traveling on Feb 13, hope to have it by then as my 12" MPB is on its last legs. I'm looking forward to the lower weight- MPB has been to Japan, Brazil, Spain, Poland, Ireland, Australia and about 25 states. 2 pounds less weight times all those miles is a lot of energy savings.
Ordered my 1.6/80 MBA on 1/15 at 3pm PST. Still listed as not yet shipped. Meanwhile others have theirs who ordered later. Ordered through the Educational Store- guess I'm at the back of the line. Listed as ships Feb 6, arrives Feb 12. Since I'm traveling on Feb 13, hope to have it by then as my 12" MPB is on its last legs. I'm looking forward to the lower weight- MPB has been to Japan, Brazil, Spain, Poland, Ireland, Australia and about 25 states. 2 pounds less weight times all those miles is a lot of energy savings.
Got My 1.8/64gb SSD MacBook Air!
Guys -
Got my new little puppy and I'm as happy as can be!
Already did a fresh install of OSX and saved about 6gb.
I am now installing Windows Vista (in a 20gb partition) via a desktop DVD drive connected with an IDE to USB adapter cable and the MBA recognized it as a bootable device! No need for me to purchase the superdrive!
Just wanted to let people know that this is an option -- and you can get the IDE to USB cable really cheap on eBay (REALLY Cheap as in a couple of bucks!)
Have fun guys!
Aaron
Guys -
Got my new little puppy and I'm as happy as can be!
Already did a fresh install of OSX and saved about 6gb.
I am now installing Windows Vista (in a 20gb partition) via a desktop DVD drive connected with an IDE to USB adapter cable and the MBA recognized it as a bootable device! No need for me to purchase the superdrive!
Just wanted to let people know that this is an option -- and you can get the IDE to USB cable really cheap on eBay (REALLY Cheap as in a couple of bucks!)
Have fun guys!
Aaron
Awesome!
I just checked Apple Order Status, and got super excited when I noticed something had changed... turned out though, that the extra power adapter I ordered switched to Prepared For Shipping, and not the Air yet. Darn.
On the other hand, the adapter was slated for shipping by February 19th... I figure anything going out before its ETA is a good sign!
yahoo! it's here!!!!! i'm at work right now so i'll post impressions and whatnot later tonight!!!
it's love at first sight
it's love at first sight
yahoo! it's here!!!!! i'm at work right now so i'll post impressions and whatnot later tonight!!!
it's love at first sight
Got mine set it all up, it is incredible...
Got my SuperDrive and Ethernet this morning. I checked my tracking for my Air and it seems a bit odd. There seems like a delay in getting to ANC?
Feb 4, 2008 2:06 AM
In transit
SHANGHAI CN
Feb 4, 2008 2:06 AM
In transit
SHANGHAI CN
Call FedEx and ask them to hold it for you. They'll pull it off the truck and you'll probably be able to pick up early evening.
FedEx has said that the driver told them my address didn't exist before so I've had to do just that in the past. I don't believe that Apple's "no pick up" rule applies in this case because it's a misdirected package. You'll just need ID to get it.
Decision time...
They have them in at the Apple Store in Jax which is a 5 hour drive from here round trip. They actually put one of the base models on hold for me. So, the caveat is I sacrifice my $100.00 discount that I got with my online order (ship date by 2/20) but...I can have it in my hands today! Of course, it means re-arranging the rest of my day and the drive and the gas $.
I've always been patient and ordered online or w/ Amazon (have an order with them too-gold box discount no less but still no telling when it will ship-blanket date of 3/27 still) to get the best price, but I'm thinking I may just take a road trip today and the heck with the $! I just once would like to walk out of an Apple store with a computer purchase and experience that instant gratification feeling
One question: if for some reason I needed to exchange it or return it, or if there was an issue with it, could I just call Apple support or would i have to drive all the way back to Jax?
They have them in at the Apple Store in Jax which is a 5 hour drive from here round trip. They actually put one of the base models on hold for me. So, the caveat is I sacrifice my $100.00 discount that I got with my online order (ship date by 2/20) but...I can have it in my hands today! Of course, it means re-arranging the rest of my day and the drive and the gas $.
I've always been patient and ordered online or w/ Amazon (have an order with them too-gold box discount no less but still no telling when it will ship-blanket date of 3/27 still) to get the best price, but I'm thinking I may just take a road trip today and the heck with the $! I just once would like to walk out of an Apple store with a computer purchase and experience that instant gratification feeling
One question: if for some reason I needed to exchange it or return it, or if there was an issue with it, could I just call Apple support or would i have to drive all the way back to Jax?
I just got off the phone with FedEx and they had no additional information. I'm getting concerned that our MBAs are just sitting there and with Chinese New Years approaching they might be delayed further.
Has anyone heard something positive?
ordered mine on the 23rd but it still says not yet shipped! i also call the nearest apple store everyday since last week but they still don't have them... the waiting is just killing me!!! i can't even concentrate with my work!!!
Im getting f'cking pissed off now. I ordered the 1.8/64sdd on the 17th, my credit card was charged friday morning and it still hasnt shipped!
wow! i can't believe someone who ordered on the 28th got it earier than me!! that's just great!!!
it's prob casue of the snowstorm they had in china.. must have cause alot of delays in shipment
I'm in Canada and I think i'm gonna get it today. I'm in Gatineau, Qc, right next to Ottawa and my MBA has been put on a delivery truck in Ottawa this morning
Sweet! But no news since then, maybe i'm the end of his run lol!I'm in Canada and I think i'm gonna get it today. I'm in Gatineau, Qc, right next to Ottawa and my MBA has been put on a delivery truck in Ottawa this morning
haha nice!
i'm sur eyou'll get it today if it's in delivery truck!
mine is there too haha but has to still fly another 5 hours to vancouver lol
so i'm soooo hoping for tomorow