I agree that an iPad would be in many ways redundant to an MBA. If I had an MBA I would not have bought an iPad. I bought an iPad because there are limits to how far and how often I want to move my 6.5 pound MBP. I use my iPad as an adjunct to the MBP and the combination has worked well. Nevertheless, the iPad is not a replacement for a genuine computer. My daughter is an IT professional. She works as a program developer for an insurance company. Recently, her husband gave her a 64Gb iPad for her birthday. She loves it but nevertheless characterizes it as a "toy." Although I think the iPad is more capable than any toy, I can't argue very strenuously against my daughter's characterization.
Ditto w/ your daughter's categorization.
With the presumption of 'trying to be productive'.
I just don't understand why would an Air owner go for the iPad.
- Less than full OS X experience
- there is no full-sized keyboard
- comparatively heavy in perspective
It is obvious that Steve didn't introduced the iPad as something that professionals will use in a serious manner. In fact, it's quite the opposite, where you will be lounging around at your comfy home and maximizing the benefits of seamless computer entertainment experience.
Now, some may argue that the iPad has the iWork suite, as well as limitless possibilities w/ the Apps, it's just not there yet. Maybe in the future, definitely not this time of history. Who knows if someone can came up with an even more innovative use of the iPad that even Steve & Co. couldn't have thought so?!
Thanks all, great feedback.
Makes sense to wait a couple of weeks, but, geesus, it doesn't make sense to get overly optimistic given Apple's track record. We have all been left at the altar before...
Still, battery life is an issue for me, so I will definitely wait.
Would someone kindly describe who the bloody AIR is designed for? I would have thought my needs would be ideal.
Can't imagine its targeted for sales guys or technical sales support...
Doesn't make sense for university students either.
Who needs only 3 hours of battery time and 1 USB in such a sleek, low- weight package?
Yes, you are correct.
It doesn't make much sense to 'predict' Apple's potential launch dates.
IMO, there's only three scenarios:
- If you need it, then go for it;
- But if you think you can still hang in there for a little bit longer, then of course, you can delay your purchase. Keep in mind, there is always a 'new launch tomorrow' for everyday you delay. Worst scenario, it launches the next day after you bought it.;
- Tech enthusiasts, of course, wait till there's a new one. Time is not of concern.
For the battery life, I got round it by adjusting my user mentality.
Think of using the Air in 'sessions', rather than whether it will last the whole day.
Maybe it's just me, but I found it difficult to sit in front of computer 4hrs straight and work non-stoppingly. The Air is still a very capable machine to outlast one normal user's session.
It's a little bit of an ostrich policy here. But hey, get the work done, get paid, and you can buy any number of Air in any rev. you want
The Air largely exists in a world that is not ready for it's intended usage atmosphere.
No cloud, no wireless, still cables everywhere, plug that plug this...
So, in the meantime, either the tech geeks (who solve everything by themselves); or the CEOs (who has everything solved for themselves).
It is quite an ideal machine for university students (when you ignore the price tag and you don't think so much in concepts like Performance/Price, value for money, bang for the buck kind of mind)
It only needs to get done what needs to be done.
Notes, full-sized keyboard for noting, email, youtube.
It is light, and I hate carrying around things that I don't need. It's a garrr moment for me.
(Obviously, I can go on and on, but I think I will save myself from Scottsdale-esque reply
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The Air is still a very capable machine for those who think like Steve, there's only a couple of things that matters, and it's good at those.
I dare say, the Air has Steve's vision built into it.
