Newb here, 1 week into my new MBA 1.86 SSD

[ichelle]

Hi all,

Just wanted to share my excitement. I'm replacing last year's UMB with a MBA Rev B 1.86 SSD and cannot be more impressed. It's my secondary computer, supplementing my 24" iMac. This thing is wayyyyy better than a netbook AND the UMB combined! I love it that much. I've installed Adobe CS3 for light work and it's taken it like a champ. Only thing is the fans are constantly on but I suppose that's understandable. Please chime in to let me know I made a good choice

Anyway, female mac head here. Hello!

 

[stockscalper]

I think you made a great choice. According to MacWorld tests the 1.86 tested faster than the 2.13 model. And the SSD drive really bumps up the over all speed. Great choice and happy computing!

 

[ichelle]

Thank you! This is my first SSD machine and I am very excited to test out how capable it is. I was using it on the train during the a.m. commute today and the girl next to me couldn't help but stare and ask questions I felt special hehe.

 

[ichelle]

Additionally, I'm trying to check the screen for those lines that often plague MBAs and I think I have the 9C9A version. I see very faint lines but only if I really really look close. I wonder which screen model is the best...

I used my MBA in direct sunlight at lunch. The sun was shining directly behind me. Gotta say, I had no trouble at all w/viewing the screen. It's excellent!! A very welcome change from all the glass on the uMB.

 

[xpovos]

What's with your keyboard, though?

 

[ichelle]

What's with your keyboard, though?

That's a keyboard cover I type better w/it and leave the keys clean

 

[xpovos]

That's a keyboard cover I type better w/it and leave the keys clean

Ahh. Ok. Nice machine you have there. Like the wallpaper and the pink sleeve. Nice feminine touch.

 

[mrgossett]

I just bought this same MBA, Apple refurb. This thing rocks! I would have a hard time going back to other Macbooks after using the Air.

 

[ichelle]

I just bought this same MBA, Apple refurb. This thing rocks! I would have a hard time going back to other Macbooks after using the Air.

Absolutely agree. Even if the Mac tablet is supposedly in the works, I don't think I can part with MBA!

 

[phatcat]

Welcome to the club!