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One Month, Rev. C Review
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Now, let me throw an idea into the mix 
Why not new 13" MBP? How would like to use and carry that everyday as your main computer instead. Same footprint as the MBA, a little thicker, heavier for sure ...
But, the trade off is more performance, not comparing pricing to the Air but a 13" MacBook Pro, 2.5ghz with a 256ssd would be a nice machine.
Why wouldn't or didn't the MBA fans here buy the 13" MBP ?
Would you rather have a fully spec'd 13" MBA with a 256ssd or would you stick with your MBA?
Why not new 13" MBP? How would like to use and carry that everyday as your main computer instead. Same footprint as the MBA, a little thicker, heavier for sure ...
But, the trade off is more performance, not comparing pricing to the Air but a 13" MacBook Pro, 2.5ghz with a 256ssd would be a nice machine.
Why wouldn't or didn't the MBA fans here buy the 13" MBP ?
Would you rather have a fully spec'd 13" MBA with a 256ssd or would you stick with your MBA?
Now, let me throw an idea into the mix
Why not new 13" MBP? How would like to use and carry that everyday as your main computer instead. Same footprint as the MBA, a little thicker, heavier for sure ...
But, the trade off is more performance, not comparing pricing to the Air but a 13" MacBook Pro, 2.5ghz with a 256ssd would be a nice machine.
Why wouldn't or didn't the MBA fans here buy the 13" MBP ?
Would you rather have a fully spec'd 13" MBA with a 256ssd or would you stick with your MBA?
I've carried the 13" Aluminum MacBook around before, which is the same as the current new 13" MacBook Pro.
I don't deny the fact that its faster and best bang for my money. But for me, there's a few points that I personally look at heavily when I chose the air.
1) Its lighter. Believe it or not, 1.5 lbs does make a difference on my back. I ride a sport bike as my primary means of transportation now and the extra 1.5 lbs + books and/or other stuff makes my back pretty sore, especially when I lean forward on the freeway, so I have literally the entire weight of the backpack pushing on my back.
2) No glass on the screen. I've used the 13" and the 17" Unibody systems and to be honest, it was completely unusable for me outside. There was a lot of glare, and even inside the lighting is behind me so it doesn't help.
3) The button trackpad. Some might disagree with me but having a button is nice for me. I'm a bit old-fashioned here but when you're working in boot camp running xp/vista/7, the button helps with the awkward randomly clicks
Lastly, its not really a point at all, it's just fun honestly. It's a great system to go, especially since I tend to be at places like starbucks or the library or the kitchen or the backyard playing some tunes and playing with my dogs, more than my desk in my room. The MacBook Air just fits me. Sure it can be better, but for current technologies for something this thing, its pretty good.
Well I'm surprised that the rev c seems to have cooling issues with clock speed throttling. It seems the rev b (which I have) is the a good compromise.
- Snow Leopard install, both upgrade and clean install went without a hitch. Haven't seen any problems with OS installs.
- I watch Hulu regularly via Firefox and Hulu Desktop.app. I never seen a slow down unless I'm purposely making it (running BOINC in the background, blocking the vents on the bed)
- I don't use illustrator, I do use Aperture/Photoshop. Both of those programs haven't brought too much of a slow down. I don't expect this system to perform like a MacBook Pro or even MacBook but it's pretty good for what it has.
Battery cycles
Ayeying: Thanks for your most interesting reviews. I am using my new MBA SSD more every day and thought I was really running it hard until I read your posts. Your battery cycle count has left me in the dust and I am anxious to see how the battery performs when you pass the 300 mark. My older Macs all started to really show battery degradation at that point, but this new battery should be able to take it in stride.
Please let us know how yours does. Thanks.
Ayeying: Thanks for your most interesting reviews. I am using my new MBA SSD more every day and thought I was really running it hard until I read your posts. Your battery cycle count has left me in the dust and I am anxious to see how the battery performs when you pass the 300 mark. My older Macs all started to really show battery degradation at that point, but this new battery should be able to take it in stride.
Please let us know how yours does. Thanks.