My perfect Macbook Air would be...

[ideonode]

I *so* nearly bought a RevB MBA (SSD-flavoured). Alas, it didn't quite do it for me, so I went for a MB (2.4/4GB/128GBSSD). However, I would dearly love to spend cash I really shouldn't spend on an MBA. It'd have to have the following:

1. 256GB+ SSD
2. 4GB RAM
3. Grunt-power equivalent to a 2.4GHz Penryn (or i7?).
4. Same price point (or better).

Now, when do you think this little beasty will surface? Am I looking at 2009 or 2010? Does anyone else have a wishlist of additional specs? And no, firewire doesn't count.

 

[omaragra]

I would just like to have a 2.0 processor and 4 gb ram

 

[CoreyMac]

Could very well see a 256GB SSD, 4GB RAM & a 2.0GHz CPU by the end of 2009. I almost went and plopped down the cash for the Rev.B also, then thought of this, and this is ideally the MacBook Air I would want. So it looks like im going to purchase a 2.4 MacBook/4GB RAM/250GB HD today and wait it out for an Air til early 2010 or so....in which case it should be a skinny beast indeed....then again, Nehalem MacBooks will be coming out at that time too, and who knows if they will be releasing an even thinner form factor by then....*the wheels continue to turn*

 

[plumbingandtech]

Meanwhile, those who truly needed the portability. (like me) bought a rev a and it has already payed for itself.

i7 air?

Not anytime soon.

 

[thechungster]

Maybe 2 USB, and 1 FireWire.
i7 LOL, keep dreaming.
I hope to see a 2.0GHz Processor, and maybe, just maybe a 256GB SSD

 

[glitch44]

the core i7 puts out 130 watts of heat.
the current MBA processor puts out 17 watts.

 

[thechungster]

the core i7 puts out 130 watts of heat.
the current MBA processor puts out 17 watts.

Maybe Apple should put a bigger fan on the air

 

[Mactagonist]

Current Air + built in WWAN + the new trackpad (make it fit) + the new headphone jack that supports the iPhone headset + color options like the new Nanos!

Id buy another one then, and I just bought the SSD Rev B Air too. My Amex is crying already!

 

[kingcrowing]

I would really like a 256GB SSD, obviously a ways out, but it can be done for sure, its just a matter of the price falling enough. I've got a rev A 80GB just because 64GB wouldn't cut it for me, but this little guy has got plenty of power, however it would be nice if it could play 720p video a bit smoother, but thats what my desktop/PS3 is for anyways

 

[Schtumple]

I'd like it if it could cook me some toast.

Compared to the OP's demands, and the overheating problems with the 1st Gen units, I don't think my demands are really that far fetched to be honest...

 

[stiphone]

well, if you wait long enough, it'll just get better and better doesn't it? That's just electronics. Me, I'm just contented with what i can have right now and when something and better comes out later, I might just upgrade then if i deem it's worth it.

 

[Ironic]

I'd like it if it could cook me some toast.

Compared to the OP's demands, and the overheating problems with the 1st Gen units, I don't think my demands are really that far fetched to be honest...

Toast and eggs while watching a movie that shudders, LOL

 

[ITGuy]

Great thread...

I switched to Mac this year and purchased the MacBook Air 1.8GHz SSD Model. I would definitely welcome:

1) 256 GB SSD.
2) 4GB RAM.
3) 2.0 GHz or greater CPU.
4) 2 USB ports.
5) Audio-in for a mic/headset.

I wonder if Apple would consider adding a second MacBook Air Model - such a 13" MacBook Pro without the Optical Drive. Probably not...wishful thinking.

 

[fyrefly]

Fun thread!

I definitely think Apple could put an iPhone-like "audio in/out" minijack on the Air. Would be cool. Not sure another USB port will fit though...

The processor could conceivably hit 2.16 in the MBA by mid-next year with the Intel SU9600 processor which is a 17W Processor (similar to the ones in the MBA now, I think?) - so that would be a fun upgrade.

Reference: http://www.techarp.com/showarticle.aspx?artno=596

That 2.16 with 4GB RAM and 256GB SSD would make a KILLER MBA - that thing would be a monster.

 

[glitch44]

Fun thread!

I definitely think Apple could put an iPhone-like "audio in/out" minijack on the Air. Would be cool. Not sure another USB port will fit though...

The processor could conceivably hit 2.16 in the MBA by mid-next year with the Intel SU9600 processor which is a 17W Processor (similar to the ones in the MBA now, I think?) - so that would be a fun upgrade.

Reference: http://www.techarp.com/showarticle.aspx?artno=596

That 2.16 with 4GB RAM and 256GB SSD would make a KILLER MBA - that thing would be a monster.

I think you mean the SL9600. The SU9600 is the ultra low voltage version (10W TDP but smaller cache, slower frontside bus).

 

[ideonode]

Ah - forgot a couple!

5. Screen res of 1400x900 (or thereabouts)
6. Kensington Lock!

OF the things the others have mentioned, WWAN would be the one highest on my wishlist, though tethering + near-ubiquitous WLANs ought to make that a nice-to-have.

 

[ryanhawiya]

I have the 1.8/SSD air and it is more than i expected. I have done everything including what people were saying overheated it badly which was hook to an external display running HD full screen, it did get hot.. but ran fine

 

[09872738]

As it is specwise like now, add:

4 GB RAM

Nice to have:

256 GB SSD


Must have (seems to be lacking right now):

Premium display

 

[bloodycape]

Just give it a firewire port(800 spec with 400 support). Another usb would be nice but I could always lug around a small hub. Oh I have heard the SQ of the Air and it left me wishing it was marginally better(compared to my MBP and even ibook).

 

[avigalante]

Along with more power (2.0GHz) and RAM (4GB), stereo speakers and a megapixel-iSight camera would be a welcome addition.