Returning a Macbook Air for the 4 GB RAM version

[Javad04]

This is the setup I have and I've been very happy with it. My uses are mainly web browsing, skype, a few video's here and there. I also have Win7 Pro configured on here via bootcamp and it runs that quite well also, though I only run it if I have a windows only software that I need to use or if i'm troubleshooting a windows network

My only complaint so far is the wifi performance isn't as good as my PC laptops with an Intel based wifi controller. Basic internet browsing or even downloading is ok, but when I'm streaming video from my media server my MBA has somewhat frequent split second pauses and skipped frames where my other laptops (even ones with less powerful CPU and GPU) stream flawlessly.

is this is a common problem? the internet/wireless card problem? or just specific to your unit?

 

[2IS]

is this is a common problem? the internet/wireless card problem? or just specific to your unit?

I dont know if I'd call it a "problem" per se, the wireless works and it's reliable just the streaming of video through my media server isn't the best I've experienced.

As to whether or not it's common or just me, I have no idea. This is my first Mac.

 

[AMDGAMER]

I just hooked up the apple extreme base station.....internet is moving on wireless-n speeds....impressed.

 

[Ronnoco]

I just hooked up the apple extreme base station.....internet is moving on wireless-n speeds....impressed.

VERY fast over my Airport Extreme N as well...

 

[treynolds]

If you really want the 4GB version, I would try going to the store again to talk with a manager.

I bought the latest Mac Mini this summer and then about 3 weeks later I decided I wanted the server model instead. Even though it was outside of the standard 14 day return policy, I was able to exchange it for the server model and was not charged a restocking fee. I never brought up the restocking fee and they didn't mention it - maybe because I was upgrading to a model that cost a few hundred dollars more.

This was exactly the case with my wife this past Fall. She purchased a Mac Mini, but then (by way of a broken knee) ended up unable to use it for 2 months. When she could walk she talked to the local Apple Store manager and asked if she could return it in exchange for the MBA 11.6". They said sure, bring it in. They *did* charge the 10% restocking fee, but that's only proper for something that had been kept beyond the normal return period.

She's thrilled, and Apple scored a sale on a more expensive item.

As to whether the OP should return his 11.6" for 2GB more RAM, I'm not so sure. My feeling is that for a student, you should be okay unless you're into heavy gaming, but then, if that's teh case, you don't really want the MBA anyway...

If it helps your peace of mind, go for it.