Well I spoke to apple today, and was advised to take my MBA to a repair house.
I then spoke to a really good authorized repair house where I have been
to before and was advised to return the unit to the store.
I decided to ask nicely if there was any other options as I really like this
computer (only used it during the weekend, but was very impressed) and
while it didnt have the 4 finger swipe, overheated and had a kinda short
battery life .... It did have a good screen with no stripping. And a good
screen is the most important thing for me.
Now I know there are many posts on the new MBA regarding all these
different issues, and I cant say how many people these issues effect
(it could only be a small amount) but I will say this.
I was so impressed with this laptop that I have decided to keep it,
and have it looked at and subsequently repaired. Now this could mean a
new fan, or even a whole new logic board. But my main point is, that even
though this is an expensive system ....
(and there are some issues posted on here with various build quality issues).
That this is truly a great designed machine.
And my main priority is to get a machine that is built as it was originally intended
by the apple design house. yes its the long way round to get this done, but based
on what I have read on the forums, its quite hard to get this from the box.
But the point is, after trying out this machine and seeing how well its functions
and its functionality, I am willing to go that extra few steps to achieve that.
And considering I have had 1 imac I have been very happy with, and 4 apple
laptops that I have all sold because I didnt like them, i think it says allot.
I can understand that many people felt they got their fingers burnt with the
REV A MBA .... and I fully understand that, but even with my poor luck of not
getting the perfect "as to spec build" MBA 2, I must say I dont feel let down as
since my warranty will hopefully cover me, and I can have any parts replaced
and installed by a somewhat less stressed individual .. and with parts that I have
allot more faith in (compared to the MBA 1)
So if you are thinking about a new MBA 2 .... dont be put off by all the negative
posts so far. Yes there are issues (for some, myself included), But I dont feel
these wont be addressed unlike the MBA 1. And quite honestly the new MBA 2
is a really nice laptop to use, and once its fabrication / assembly is perfected
it will (at least for me) be very hard to find a nicer laptop.
If I could make some changes to the MBA 2 in a realistic-al manner,
I would suggest a better battery, as I dont think this will hold the test of time.
And a better isight camera.
