OMG YES!!! i got a tracking number for my macbook air rev. b!!!

[iMosaic]

From what people say around with new MBs and MBPs is that they run much cooler.

That will be the great advantage for the MBA.

BTW, my MBP will be delivered in 1 hour or so to my desk..

The new MBP do run a lot cooler. I've had my a few weeks now and love it. Already have the the MBA, so next rev on the MBA.

 

[137489]

People keep talking about netbooks... So, I am asking...

What is better a MBAir or a $300 netbook?

I am looking for something small (and rugged enough) to slip into a camera bag to offload pictures when I am on long vacations [1 week or more] (until I can store them permantely) - I tend to take over 100 pictures a day; depending on where I am at. Also, something to check the internet and email while I am out [although I do have a smart phone already]; and something to work on say Office/iwork and CP notebook or Onenote when I am away.

I spent over $2000 (with applecare) on my macbook setup. I hate to travel with it, as everone knows how bags get bumped around. I am looking for something small, that I can just shove in a bag and go.

Does this upgrade really make considering an Air better than a cheapo netbok running XP? I am not taking the vista plung unless I had too.

really, all I need is USB ports and a power cord. This would just be an add on / travel device for me as my macbook is my main computer.

Can anyone tell I cannot wait unil a small to midsized tablet comes out that has large storage capabilities (ie a 100gb or higher drive), and a bunch of USB ports. A dock would be nice, but I would settle for the old USB jump/drive or my external lightscribe burner if I had to...

 

[137489]

Would I usually get a MBA in my hands faster if I bought it from an Apple Store (Manhattan) or ordered it online today? About how much slower do online stores like MacMall get it in stock? I'm trying to determine if I should pay more to get it a few days sooner from Apple, but I might not do so if it's only a matter of a couple of days delay from a reseller.

If Macmall has it in stock, they usually ship it out the same day if you get your order in early enough in the day. I ordered my macbook, it shipped that day and was at the Fedex hub next day. Because I ordered 2-day shipping, fedex held it one day on me , but that is a beef with Fedex.

the Apple store only has the baseline of each model. Memory upgrades can be done inhouse, anything more than that they will order for you through the apple store.

Macmall does not charge sales tax btw and are usually a little cheaper than directly through apple with quicker shipping options (if in stock). I would use them again for my next purchase.

 

[silentio]

People keep talking about netbooks... So, I am asking...

What is better a MBAir or a $300 netbook?

I am looking for something small (and rugged enough) to slip into a camera bag to offload pictures when I am on long vacations [1 week or more] (until I can store them permantely) - I tend to take over 100 pictures a day; depending on where I am at. Also, something to check the internet and email while I am out [although I do have a smart phone already]; and something to work on say Office/iwork and CP notebook or Onenote when I am away.

I spent over $2000 (with applecare) on my macbook setup. I hate to travel with it, as everone knows how bags get bumped around. I am looking for something small, that I can just shove in a bag and go.

Does this upgrade really make considering an Air better than a cheapo netbok running XP? I am not taking the vista plung unless I had too.

really, all I need is USB ports and a power cord. This would just be an add on / travel device for me as my macbook is my main computer.

Can anyone tell I cannot wait unil a small to midsized tablet comes out that has large storage capabilities (ie a 100gb or higher drive), and a bunch of USB ports. A dock would be nice, but I would settle for the old USB jump/drive or my external lightscribe burner if I had to...

I would have to say Netbook in your case. Those things are really meant to be complements to your full setup and that's exactly what you need, a 2nd computer for basic needs. The smaller footprint of the Netbooks also make them more suitable for just throwing into a bag. The MBA is thin, but it still takes up a lot of space because of the 13.3-inch screen.

 

[137489]

I would have to say Netbook in your case. Those things are really meant to be complements to your full setup and that's exactly what you need, a 2nd computer for basic needs. The smaller footprint of the Netbooks also make them more suitable for just throwing into a bag. The MBA is thin, but it still takes up a lot of space because of the 13.3-inch screen.

I kinda figured I would get a reply like that and that would be the case.... I just love OSX over windows, but for basic needs - I quess netbook is the way to go..

Can anyone suggest one? most I have seen had reviews about being super slow or breaking easy... No one local to me sells them, so I would have to order online; and I am one who would rather play or see something before I buy.

Are there any touch/tablet style?

If I had too (which I really would not want to), I would maybe consider something running vista so that I could make use of it like a journal for taking notes while I am out (just scribble on the screen). this is not a priority, just handy. Or if it could run the livescribe desktop - then I would just get a journal for my pulse pen and upload my pen to the netbook.

 

[Marx55]

NO Firewire, NO purchase!

 

[lechuga]

I ordered the 1.86Ghz, 128GB SSD version..

The only BTO thing about it was the DVI adapter.. I guess they ship them inside the box and not separately..

Still says November 5th.

 

[MichiganMan]

MB or MBA

Hi All, long term lurker, first time posting. Anyway I'm trying to decide between a MB and a MBA. Work has told me to choose a laptop and I'd either go with the 1.86 MBA or the 2.4 MB upgraded to the 4G RAM and the SSHD.

I really have no need for an optical drive, and dont care that much about the other ports, and I usually bike or walk to work so the lesser weight of the MBA would be good, on the other hand the extra processing power and new trackpad on the MB would be nice. Most of the work on it will be surfing the internet, SSHing into remote servers, and giving presentations. Any suggestions?

 

[darngooddesign]

I just love OSX over windows, but for basic needs - I quess netbook is the way to go..

Can anyone suggest one?

People have successfully hackintoshed the Dell Mini and MSI Wind and I'm sure the same is true for some others. Just start googling.

 

[ictiosapiens]

I kinda figured I would get a reply like that and that would be the case.... I just love OSX over windows, but for basic needs - I quess netbook is the way to go..

Can anyone suggest one?

Do you like Linux? The mini 9 from dell with ubuntu sounds like a very nice option for you... I personally love the thing...

 

[lechuga]

Hi All, long term lurker, first time posting. Anyway I'm trying to decide between a MB and a MBA. Work has told me to choose a laptop and I'd either go with the 1.86 MBA or the 2.4 MB upgraded to the 4G RAM and the SSHD.

I really have no need for an optical drive, and dont care that much about the other ports, and I usually bike or walk to work so the lesser weight of the MBA would be good, on the other hand the extra processing power and new trackpad on the MB would be nice. Most of the work on it will be surfing the internet, SSHing into remote servers, and giving presentations. Any suggestions?

I'm in the exact same situation as you and opted for the MBA. I'm willing to shell out the extra $$ for the thing and light design, although the deciding factor for me was the NVIDIA 9400M. Also, It'll basically have the same perfomance as the Macbook given its larger 6MB L2 Cache. The macbook only has 3! Oh and it's definitely snappier than a macbook with the SSD option!

I really don't care much for the optical drive.. I haven't used mine in the MBP for a couple of months..

 

[MichiganMan]

I'm in the exact same situation as you and opted for the MBA. I'm willing to shell out the extra $$ for the thing and light design, although the deciding factor for me was the NVIDIA 9400M. Also, It'll basically have the same perfomance as the Macbook given its larger 6MB L2 Cache. The macbook only has 3! Oh and it's definitely snappier than a macbook with the SSD option!

I really don't care much for the optical drive.. I haven't used mine in the MBP for a couple of months..

I thought the MB and MBA had the same chipset (the 9400) besides the large Cache? Does the cashe make a huge difference? Also why would the MBA with the SSHD be "snappier" (a favorite word around here huh?) then the MB with the SSHD?

And the extra couple hundred dollars isnt a problem (work is paying for it....lucky me!)

 

[AW.kennedy]

ugh! still no macbook pro

i ordered my macbook pro on the 16th oct.. admittedly i paid by wire transfer so they didnt get the money till the 20th. Though the guy at apple originally told me I'd go on the waiting list from the point my order.

Now its about 9days on from them having my money and its not even started shipping to the UK yet! now they are shipping macbook AIRS?!


arghhhh lol

 

[ictiosapiens]

I'm in the exact same situation as you and opted for the MBA. I'm willing to shell out the extra $$ for the thing and light design, although the deciding factor for me was the NVIDIA 9400M. Also, It'll basically have the same perfomance as the Macbook given its larger 6MB L2 Cache. The macbook only has 3! Oh and it's definitely snappier than a macbook with the SSD option!

I really don't care much for the optical drive.. I haven't used mine in the MBP for a couple of months..

Well, keep in mind that the 9400m on the air is under-clocked for heat dissipation reasons(according to Lord Steve on the keynote), so don't expect the same performance improvements seen on the macbook(graphics-wise)

 

[137489]

thanks for those who responsed I will check out the MSI and linux options. I am not a fan of dell as I had to many run ins with customer service over my prior dell and machines I had repaired for people.

 

[AAPLaday]

Cool keep us posted cbflip2000

 

[roland.g]

You're excited that they've shipped you air.

 

[137489]

ok, I think I found what I am looking for... But I cannot find anywhere to buy it.

Gigabyte M912M Mini Tablet

 

[lechuga]

I thought the MB and MBA had the same chipset (the 9400) besides the large Cache? Does the cashe make a huge difference? Also why would the MBA with the SSHD be "snappier" (a favorite word around here huh?) then the MB with the SSHD?

And the extra couple hundred dollars isnt a problem (work is paying for it....lucky me!)

They do have the same chipset.. But, cache makes the system more responsive..

And also, SSD allows for a 20 second boot time and about half the time it normally takes to load up an application. Copying, however, is the same if not slower.

I haven't heard anything about Apple underclocking the MBA's 9400M for hear issues. Any sources??

 

[iomatic]

I ordered the 1.86Ghz, 128GB SSD version..

The only BTO thing about it was the DVI adapter.. I guess they ship them inside the box and not separately..

Still says November 5th.

Same.

Suggestion to others: pick one up at the Apple Store instead if you want your MBA faster, I guess. Get the standard option (as opposed to CTO), perhaps order the DVI cable separately if needed.

 

[iomatic]

ok, I think I found what I am looking for... But I cannot find anywhere to buy it.

Gigabyte M912M Mini Tablet

That's nice. Start another thread.

 

[AAPLaday]

Hmm i want an air but not sure what to do. UK refurb store has the first gen 1.6 80GB hard drive for £899 (bout $1450) or i can get the new one with the 120 GB hard drive for £1299 (bout $2000). Hmm decisions...

 

[50548]

rofl I love people voting negative on an article about MBA's shipping. Would you rather they not ship them at all? haha

As for the new Air, I'd love to check one out. The 9400m has been pretty impressive so far on my MBP, I imagine it makes a very nice difference on the new MBA.

I am thinking of getting a new notebook to replace my aging iBook G3, and would like your opinion on whether I should buy an Air or just the MB...

I don't care about FW and would love to have a very light notebook just for when I travel for professional/personal reasons, with relatively good performance...what do you think the cost/benefit ratio between both machines is? Thanks!

 

[ictiosapiens]

...

I haven't heard anything about Apple underclocking the MBA's 9400M for hear issues. Any sources??

Yeah, the october keynote at min 34:45... Steve said the air was clocked a bit lower for thermal considerations.

 

[AAPLaday]

I am thinking of getting a new notebook to replace my aging iBook G3, and would like your opinion on whether I should buy an Air or just the MB...

I don't care about FW and would love to have a very light notebook just for when I travel for professional/personal reasons, with relatively good performance...what do you think the cost/benefit ratio between both machines is? Thanks!

Well i was playing with one of the first gen airs today in apple store the 1.6 model to be exact. I opened all of the apps i would normally use (safari,mail,address book,itunes,ical and iphoto) and just messed about to see how responsive it was. It was more than adequate when flicking between applications and surfing (3 safari windows open) while listening to itunes and editing and retouching a photo in iphoto.

Maybe its not as fast as the new macbooks but for what i would use it for it was well worth the money. My only decision now is to shell out for a second gen or get a refurb first gen

Oh and i think its much the better looker and the screen is superior too