Original MacBook Air 1.8Ghz with 64GB SSD for $1749.99

[MacRumors]

It seems there was some interest in the previous post about discounts on the original 1.6GHz MacBook Air ($1149.99).

Our affiliate partner MacMall has since notified us that they are now offering the original 1.8GHz MacBook Air with 64GB SSD drive for $1749.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate. The original price when this model was first introduced in January was near $3000.

The current price of the high end 1.86GHz MacBook Air is $2,499, but you get a larger SSD drive (128GB) and a faster graphics card.

MacRumors financially benefits from these sales, but this was also felt to be of genuine interest.



Article Link: Original MacBook Air 1.8Ghz with 64GB SSD for $1749.99

 

[daneoni]

Is it really worth it given the issues that plagued the first gen models?

 

[noodle654]

Cheap...but I think that the 1.6GHz 80GB is a better deal....cant get better than $1150....well maybe it can in a few months.

 

[The Killer Fuzz]

unless your really desperate for a mba with a ssd, stick to the new model. Its only $50 more

 

[clancemasterj]

Meanwhile, Refurb MBP are $1,300. Mmmm......

 

[nostaws]

MacMall has felt the power of macrumors.com and wants more

 

[Shasterball]

I think that the new graphics card is a must in light of the Air's underwhelming power...

 

[pilotError]

Depending on what you do with it, the Gen 1 air is still a great deal.

 

[Macdick]

hahahahahhaha

how can feel people whoo got it for regular price hahahahahahaha

 

[TJunkers]

I want the MacBook Air badly, but just can't justify the price considering the new macbook is not THAT much heavier.

 

[tshort]

I want the MacBook Air badly, but just can't justify the price considering the new macbook is not THAT much heavier.

I kinda feel the same way. Plus it's faster with a bigger hard disk and FW400... oops! No more FW on the MacBook...

 

[Ironic]

Having bought the new Macbook 2.4 and just traded it for a 1.8/128SSD , the macbook weigh a ton, compared to the Air, its a great MB but the screen is so much better on the Air and love the bezel much better.

Cool as ice and no issues at all with the MBA!

I had both revs of the Air, go with the new one!

 

[Pnapp]

MBA=Junk

When I saw the price I ordered one of these MacBook Airs last Sat. It arrived tody and i am sending it right back in the morning. I spent the entire day on the phone with apple care and In simple terms the MBA does nothing it claims. It did not transfer files and settings from my other macbook pro and the support the tech had me email the files to the macbook air to complete the transfer. Pretty sad if you ask me. What happened to the SEAMLESS network sharing?
In short the Macbook Airs are obviously not selling well and for obvious reasons (they are junk) and thats why this vendor is trying to give them away.
My advice save your money or get something more reliable.

Peace
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[kevinerskine]

Confused. As the 1.8 with 64ssd was NOT 1749.99 on macMall, The 80gb hard drive was.

Refurbished units (1.8/64 ssd) are available for $1,699.00 through Apple

 

[fteoath64]

The GEN1 with SSD not worth the money anymore since the Gen2 SSD is now 128GB and probably way faster than the Gen1. The Gen1 HD version is a great price tho.

 

[Ironic]

Then Gen1 had too many issues and was PATA, bought the Gen 2 and its perfect and SATA!

Good price for budget minded!

 

[RichP]

I want the MacBook Air badly, but just can't justify the price considering the new macbook is not THAT much heavier.

I agree, for 1lb more you get a bigger, replaceable battery, more than one USB port, an optical disk drive, the illuminated keyboard, more processing power...

 

[Ironic]

The GEN1 with SSD not worth the money anymore since the Gen2 SSD is now 128GB and probably way faster than the Gen1. The Gen1 HD version is a great price tho.

It is much quicker!

I agree, for 1lb more you get a bigger, replaceable battery, more than one USB port, an optical disk drive, the illuminated keyboard, more processing power...

1.5 lbs, had the new macbook but still like the MBA more.If you have both in your hands it a big difference.

 

[aaquib]

I agree, for 1lb more you get a bigger, replaceable battery, more than one USB port, an optical disk drive, the illuminated keyboard, more processing power...

Weight - 1.5LB more, actually.
Battery - True.
USB - Well, the MB has 2, so...Not a huge improvement
Optical Drive - True.
Illuminated Keyboard - MBA has this too.
Processing power - An unnoticeable amount.

 

[jjk294]

Discounted 64GB SSD vs New 120GB

How is the performance of the 64GB SSD versus the new 120GB HD? They're both at roughly the same price point, and I'm wondering if it doesn't make more sense to then just got with the newer HD option for the price? From what I gather the HD option is significantly faster (?) and doesn't overheat.

 

[GoCubsGo]

How is the performance of the 64GB SSD versus the new 120GB HD? They're both at roughly the same price point, and I'm wondering if it doesn't make more sense to then just got with the newer HD option for the price? From what I gather the HD option is significantly faster (?) and doesn't overheat.

Considering there aren't any 120gb HDD Airs out yet, who knows. Honestly, I'm not sure Apple will get these out in the next 4 weeks.

 

[StuBeck]

Having bought the new Macbook 2.4 and just traded it for a 1.8/128SSD , the macbook weigh a ton, compared to the Air, its a great MB but the screen is so much better on the Air and love the bezel much better.

Cool as ice and no issues at all with the MBA!

I had both revs of the Air, go with the new one!

I'm hoping I can find a cheap source for a MBA screen for my MB. I really hate the screen on this and am always a bit disapointed when I see the matte MBP LED screens, its so much better.