Looks like only stock configs getting "prepared for shipment" - I ordered at 10:41am on the 15th - my 18/HDD still "not yet shipped". If in fact the Apple stores get stock of the 1.6/HDD, do you think there would be a noticeable performance difference from the 1.8? I'll mostly be using for travel and light office work stuff - email, web browsing, itunes, etc......
thoughts?
I know this is the "waiting for the macbook air" thread, but I couldnt help answering his question.
The extra 200 Mhz wont make much of a difference at all. The macbook air was designed for use as a second computer, one where mobility was emphasized over power. For what most people are going to use it, 1.6 is more than enough.
Remember that Rev 1 macbook PRO's had core duo chips that were less powerful than the core 2 duo shipped in the macbook air. For most any computing needs it has more than enough power. If you are into games, 3D or HD video editing then the macbook air might not be what you are looking for.
To me, the $300 premium does not justify the small boost of only 200 Mhz. It really wont make a difference in normal computer use anyway, which is why I decided on the 1.6 Ghz. Saying that, if I had money to burn then I wouldnt mind an extra 200 Mhz, even if it only made a difference in my head.
