The bold move is wireless connectivity as the primary I/O. The MBA is a fully functioning laptop that exists at a time when it doesn't need to be physically connected to anything (except a wall to charge).
Lethal
That is true. Well reasoned
The bold move is wireless connectivity as the primary I/O. The MBA is a fully functioning laptop that exists at a time when it doesn't need to be physically connected to anything (except a wall to charge).
Lethal
Perhaps because of all the 12 inch PowerBook users who whine that the MacBook Pro is too big - but the MacBook isn't shiny enough for them. Well - they got what they were asking for...
Now the only question is how long before the MacBook Pro gets restyled to match. Apple didn't do it now because they don't want to distract people from the MBA. Sooner or later though...
I love the idea of getting rid of the opti drive etc... I think a lot of those things are going to be obsolete soon but it would be nice to improve something else as a result. For instance take these things out of the MB/MBP but maybe make it a lot faster, or bigger hard drives, or run cooler, or drop the price.
Apple's got no reason to mess with their six-month upgrade cycle.
The MBA plays the Wii, eats tofu, and drives a Yaris. The MBP plays PS3/360, eats steak, and drives a BMW/Porsche/Audi.
I think the only thing with this is that the PowerBook users want a replacement.
The MBA plays the Wii, eats tofu, and drives a Yaris. The MBP plays PS3/360, eats steak, and drives a BMW/Porsche/Audi.
I have come to the conclusion that the MBA is some sort of tech showcase for Apple- it has to be. No one is talking about it though- anyone else thought this?
Personally I think the MacBook Air is how Apple envisions the future.
Sales figures will tell us how it appeals to people. I personally think its revolutionary and we will be see a whole lot more things this year from Apple relating to the wireless world.
Apple does and ultra compact that is perfectly adequate for most 12 inch PowerBook users I've ever met. Its called the iPod Touch. I'm just waiting for somebody to do a micro-keyboard that it can be plugged into.
I just meant I haven't seen many threads on what Apple's goal with the MBA was- people are definitely talking about it but half are saying it sucks compared to the MB and the other half are saying its the best laptop ever and they are going to buy 8 of them. What people aren't talking about so much is that maybe Apple knows this isn't going to sell and maybe it isn't supposed to sell.I agree that its a technological showcase, but are you seriously saying that no one is talking about it?
Regards,
C
Why doesn't anyone understand that some don't need a beefy super-powerful laptop?
What people aren't talking about so much is that maybe Apple knows this isn't going to sell and maybe it isn't supposed to sell.
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You cannot be serious?! I am in more shock and awe than even Bush could generate with that statement!
C
It certainly is not revolutionary. I mean c'mon seriously people, revolutionary?!?!
It what way will this change your life that a MB could not? Save all that wear and tear on your arm from carrying a 1lb less? PLEASE WAKE UP.
This is a great secondary computer and further even if the sole computer, is plenty for the average user.
couldn't agree more... it really is what apple see's as the "future"