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MBA 13" Not Perfect for the Coffee Shop? Compared to the 13"

kp98077

kp98077

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So, I am sitting here at tullys coffee in seattle (suprise) with my 13" air for the first time and realizing it's a bit big for the table! I also got the 11" which I must say is the perfect size hands down for this situation. Im sure I am not alone in this.....of course the large screen is nice but the 11" is really not that much smaller. It just prooves just HOW portable the 11" is. I love em both! :)
 
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Mac32

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Agree! I just got a fully spec'd MBA 11' (as an addition to an MBP 15'), and it's the ultimate portable computer IMO. I initially was sceptical to a 16:9 screen, and although it's noticeable when working in office, it does make the MBA 11' much more compact and easy to use wherever..whenever.. :) Also I used to hate glossy screens, but this one is actually very pleasent to use..with less reflections and still a very crisp image.
 
treynolds

treynolds

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I don't spend time in coffee shops, but the 13" is plenty small for me. Was at a Charbucks the other evening with my daughter (rare occurance), and I showed her the air on a small, round table. Fit fine for me, WAY better than the 17" I've been dragging around for the last 4 years. YMMV, but glad you found one that works; great notebooks!
 
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double329

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The MBA 13 might not be perfect for you, it is sure perfect for me and may be few other people. If the MBA 11 works for you. I am happy for you, Man... :p
 
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LS1

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lmao @ the title of this topic.

Who buys a laptop to use in a coffee shop.......
 
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eba

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The 13 fits best on a 13-inch table, whereas the 11 fits best....
 
HLdan

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Oh please come back when you have something serious to complain about. I take my 15" MBP to my local cafe and it's plenty small enough to fit on those tiny tables plus a cup of coffee. No offense but I think the OP just wanted to brag that he got something new and cool. :p
 
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MrMacNasty

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Are you kidding? Not everybody drinks coffee or ever sets foot into a coffee shop. I live in Seattle where there are tons of coffee shops but never spend time in them. I don't know anybody who has ever bought a computer JUST to use it in a coffee shop. The 11" MBA has a smaller profile which, believe it or not, makes it more convenient to use at establishments besides coffee shops. Thus the topic of this thread is pretty laughable indeed for those of us who don't go to coffee shops.

kp98077 said:
Are you kidding??! Everyone does, or anyone who has a mobile job..
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molala

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Coffee shops at airports, train stations? you have to use them sometime.

And to be fair, OP did not imply purchasing MBA for exclusive coffee shop use. Some of you have had too much caffeine :).
 
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macbook123

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Look, the 13.3" display could have fit into the 11.6" if they would have reduced the size of the bezel from large to regular. Would have solved your problem. Just send Ive and Jobs a note tell them they should trade bezel for display real estate in the next iteration...
 
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centymeat

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macbook123 said:
Look, the 13.3" display could have fit into the 11.6" if they would have reduced the size of the bezel from large to regular. Would have solved your problem. Just send Ive and Jobs a note tell them they should trade bezel for display real estate in the next iteration...
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11.6s current footprint with a 12.5 or even 13.3 screen size will make it amazing and the best air ever heh
 
kas23

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Yes, indeed, I didn't believe it until actually testing it out in many real-world situations, but 11 inches is smaller than 13 inches. Must be a paradox or "magical" (wait, that's the iPad).
 
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dmelgar

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LS1 said:
lmao @ the title of this topic.

Who buys a laptop to use in a coffee shop.......
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Many independent developers will often work from coffee shops or similar establishments. It's one of the prime reasons for getting a laptop, to be able to work in a variety of settings.
 
HLdan

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molala said:
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Coffee shops at airports, train stations? you have to use them sometime.

And to be fair, OP did not imply purchasing MBA for exclusive coffee shop use. Some of you have had too much caffeine :).
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No, you're wrong, take a look at post #9. He says exactly that. He says everybody buys a laptop to use a coffee shop. Maybe you haven't had enough caffeine. ;)
 
a2applegirl

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Agree! I just got a fully spec'd MBA 11' (as an addition to an MBP 15'), and it's the ultimate portable computer IMO. I initially was sceptical to a 16:9 screen, and although it's noticeable when working in office, it does make the MBA 11' much more compact and easy to use wherever..whenever.. :) Also I used to hate glossy screens, but this one is actually very pleasent to use..with less reflections and still a very crisp image.
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I use my 11.6" ultimate air in cafes all the time, and it is the perfect size for small cafe tables. :) I did a video conference in a cafe on my air the other day at a cafe table and was able to have a good cup of coffee and multi task while on the live meeting. There was room for the air, my coffee, my iphone, etc on the small cafe table, which was never the case when I used to bring my 13" mbp to a cafe.
 
ReallyBigFeet

ReallyBigFeet

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netdog said:
Uh oh. Now we're gonna have the 11.6" folks lining up whining that theirs are NOT NETBOOKS (even though they are).
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No argument from me. Its the best netbook I've ever purchased. I prefer the 13" MBA for my own use but my assistant loves the little guy during the week. She thinks its "adorable."

a2applegirl said:
I use my 11.6" ultimate air in cafes all the time, and it is the perfect size for small cafe tables. :) I did a video conference in a cafe on my air the other day at a cafe table and was able to have a good cup of coffee and multi task while on the live meeting. There was room for the air, my coffee, my iphone, etc on the small cafe table, which was never the case when I used to bring my 13" mbp to a cafe.
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Are you guys frequenting cafe's and coffee shops in Munchkinville or something? Your 13" would have taken up just 1 more inch all around at most. The 13" fits on a coach seat tray table with room to spare....if you are sitting someplace with LESS room than that you've got to be using a table with a surface area smaller than the leg(s) its supported by! Why would you frequent an establishment that provides less room to their patrons than an airline, are you a glutton for abuse or what?

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Whereas Steve may create a reality distortion field, I didn't realize it extended to a spatial distortion field as well.
 
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