It is worth the wait. I am using this beauty now. I am a first time Mac user, still trying to get used to the new OS.
I'm not sure if I would want to switch to Mountain Lion yet.
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It is worth the wait. I am using this beauty now. I am a first time Mac user, still trying to get used to the new OS.
I'm not sure if I would want to switch to Mountain Lion yet.
New guy New Mac
I just bought a 2011 new and sealed macbook air, comes with i7 and 256gb SSD, got both samsung SSD and Display I got it for 1100 cash... did i get a good deal? God i love this machine
I just bought a 2011 new and sealed macbook air, comes with i7 and 256gb SSD, got both samsung SSD and Display
I got it for 1100 cash... did i get a good deal? God i love this machine
Hi, I am also a new Mac user, I am still trying to get used to it. I must say I DO NOT miss my PC. Although I will still use it for gaming.
Just grabbed a new 2012 13" Air, i5, 256 GB SSD, 4 GB RAM, at 10% discount. Samsung screen and SSD.
Generally pretty happy with it. Be a lot happier when I can get a cheap-ish Thunderbolt dock/splitter so I can run a TB-Gigabit Ethernet adaptor and an external screen through the sole TB port on the Air at the same time.
Or if I could just find a retail USB 3-Gigabit Ethernet adaptor. Like this one from a supplier in Taiwan, but they look like a wholesaler to me, not a retailer.
Anybody here is or knows an online retailer who might want to get these in so us regular retail customers can order one or two each?
Generally pretty happy with it. Be a lot happier when I can get a cheap-ish Thunderbolt dock/splitter so I can run a TB-Gigabit Ethernet adaptor and an external screen through the sole TB port on the Air at the same time.
Or if I could just find a retail USB 3-Gigabit Ethernet adaptor. Like this one from a supplier in Taiwan, but they look like a wholesaler to me, not a retailer.
Anybody here is or knows an online retailer who might want to get these in so us regular retail customers can order one or two each?
Just grabbed a new 2012 13" Air, i5, 256 GB SSD, 4 GB RAM, at 10% discount. Samsung screen and SSD.
Generally pretty happy with it. Be a lot happier when I can get a cheap-ish Thunderbolt dock/splitter so I can run a TB-Gigabit Ethernet adaptor and an external screen through the sole TB port on the Air at the same time.
Or if I could just find a retail USB 3-Gigabit Ethernet adaptor. Like this one from a supplier in Taiwan, but they look like a wholesaler to me, not a retailer.
Anybody here is or knows an online retailer who might want to get these in so us regular retail customers can order one or two each?
I'm a Taiwanese. This looks promising. I will ask around to see if there is any way to purchase this.
13in MBA i5 w 8gb ram 128 gb ssd
Louisville, KY, United States
07/21/2012 1:45 Arrival Scan
Anchorage, AK, United States
07/20/2012 15:51 Departure Scan
07/20/2012 14:26 Arrival Scan
Shanghai, China
07/20/2012 20:57 Departure Scan
07/20/2012 0:06 Export Scan
Shanghai, China
07/18/2012 21:00 Arrival Scan
07/18/2012 19:37 Departure Scan
07/18/2012 18:18 Origin Scan
China
07/18/2012 3:34 Order Processed: Ready for UPS
order placed 07/14/2012
Louisville, KY, United States
07/21/2012 1:45 Arrival Scan
Anchorage, AK, United States
07/20/2012 15:51 Departure Scan
07/20/2012 14:26 Arrival Scan
Shanghai, China
07/20/2012 20:57 Departure Scan
07/20/2012 0:06 Export Scan
Shanghai, China
07/18/2012 21:00 Arrival Scan
07/18/2012 19:37 Departure Scan
07/18/2012 18:18 Origin Scan
China
07/18/2012 3:34 Order Processed: Ready for UPS
order placed 07/14/2012
yes, that's a very good price.
I just bought a 2011 new and sealed macbook air, comes with i7 and 256gb SSD, got both samsung SSD and Display
Thank you Apple.
I sold my Mid 2007 24" iMac just a few days ago and been going crazy. LOL
I tried the MacBook a few years ago and tried UltraBook, couldn't stand it but because I can't wait a few more weeks/months for Apple to release new iMacs...
I picked up the 13" 128GB Air. I love it but I know this won't last unless I find the extra money to buy my 27" iMac.
I sold my Mid 2007 24" iMac just a few days ago and been going crazy. LOL
I tried the MacBook a few years ago and tried UltraBook, couldn't stand it but because I can't wait a few more weeks/months for Apple to release new iMacs...
I picked up the 13" 128GB Air. I love it but I know this won't last unless I find the extra money to buy my 27" iMac.
Is FedEx usually right on in terms of their estimated delivery time, or can it come earlier? Mine says the estimated delivery is in 7 days, but I'd love to get it sooner obviously.
Fast Build and Shipping
Just posting because some have reported longer wait times that what I am seeing.
MacBook Air 11.6"
i7/8GB/128GB
Ordered on Jul 21, 2012
Shipped on Jul 23, 2012
Delivered on Jul 26, 2012
*Paid for Expedited Shipping
Just posting because some have reported longer wait times that what I am seeing.
MacBook Air 11.6"
i7/8GB/128GB
Ordered on Jul 21, 2012
Shipped on Jul 23, 2012
Delivered on Jul 26, 2012
*Paid for Expedited Shipping
Ordered online on the 20 July delivery expected 27 July, I'm living in Perth, Australia. The wait has been killing me! It left Pudong International Airport at 10am this morning
MacBook Air 13'
2.0GHz i7
8GB RAM
256GB SSD
MacBook Air 13'
2.0GHz i7
8GB RAM
256GB SSD
Ordered online on the 20 July delivery expected 27 July, I'm living in Perth, Australia. The wait has been killing me! It left Pudong International Airport at 10am this morning
MacBook Air 13'
2.0GHz i7
8GB RAM
256GB SSD
Ordered mine on the 19th in the uk, doubt I'll get mine before Monday (30th). Left Qatar this morning for London, but I have a gift card and a sleeve that needs merging.
OK now this is annoying.
I ordered a 13/128/8gb last week from B&H photo.. just e-mailed them and they said it won't be available until Mid August, which means I won't get it until late August.
That's just a long time. Should I downgrade to the 13/128/4gb now or go somewhere else? I really liked B&H because they gave me cheap applecare and a $20 printer but geez.
I ordered a 13/128/8gb last week from B&H photo.. just e-mailed them and they said it won't be available until Mid August, which means I won't get it until late August.
That's just a long time. Should I downgrade to the 13/128/4gb now or go somewhere else? I really liked B&H because they gave me cheap applecare and a $20 printer but geez.
It actually delivered on Jul 25 with no tracking updated until after it was delivered. I was pleasantly surpised
i had originally ordered a 13 inch/i5/8gb/128 from bhphoto about 3 weeks ago but grew frustrated with the wait time as they had none in stock, just mentioned 'coming soon' so i upgraded to a 13 inch/i7/8gb/256 and its coming on monday. paid $1795 with no tax and applecare.
Wife's first Macbook Air
Just discovered this forum. My wife and I were LONG time windows users and I have to admit I was one of those who used to make fun of Macs all the time. Last year, I was frustrated with my windows machine - I was a long time PC gamer, and my daughter was also into gaming, and not only was I sick of paying for two copies of a particular game, but with the new Battlefield coming out I was due for yet another upgrade that I did not want to do... I was sick of paying 500 bucks for yet another graphics card, another 500 for the processor, taking this apart, etc etc.... at my age I just wanted things to work. No more fussing around sort of thing. Thought it might be time for a change, so I headed dow to the Apple store to check things out. Checked out the Macbook air and was surprised by how light and fast the thing was - and how long the battery lasted. Thought to myself - hell, lets try it - if I hate it, I'll return it or sell it on eBay.
30 days later I dismantled my PC and sold it for parts on ebay. A few months after that my daughter got a macbook air and we sold her PC on ebay (we now game on the XBOX 360 on the big screen which turned out to be more fun than playing on the PC).
The biggie though was my wife. She was NOT convinced at all by my conversion to the mac, and she hated the trackpad - saying she'd need a mouse etc... My birthday came around, and I upgraded to the new Macbook air (512gb hard drive - woot) and really did a bang up job cleaning up and tailoring the macbook so her wallpaper, music, bookmarks etc was all there for her to use. I told her to try it for 30 days, and if you wanna go back, you can. She immediately asked for a mouse - and I said no... try it for 30 days and if you don't like it you can have anything. She grumbled...
30 days later she no longer wants a mouse, and loves her macbook air.
Just discovered this forum. My wife and I were LONG time windows users and I have to admit I was one of those who used to make fun of Macs all the time. Last year, I was frustrated with my windows machine - I was a long time PC gamer, and my daughter was also into gaming, and not only was I sick of paying for two copies of a particular game, but with the new Battlefield coming out I was due for yet another upgrade that I did not want to do... I was sick of paying 500 bucks for yet another graphics card, another 500 for the processor, taking this apart, etc etc.... at my age I just wanted things to work. No more fussing around sort of thing. Thought it might be time for a change, so I headed dow to the Apple store to check things out. Checked out the Macbook air and was surprised by how light and fast the thing was - and how long the battery lasted. Thought to myself - hell, lets try it - if I hate it, I'll return it or sell it on eBay.
30 days later I dismantled my PC and sold it for parts on ebay. A few months after that my daughter got a macbook air and we sold her PC on ebay (we now game on the XBOX 360 on the big screen which turned out to be more fun than playing on the PC).
The biggie though was my wife. She was NOT convinced at all by my conversion to the mac, and she hated the trackpad - saying she'd need a mouse etc... My birthday came around, and I upgraded to the new Macbook air (512gb hard drive - woot) and really did a bang up job cleaning up and tailoring the macbook so her wallpaper, music, bookmarks etc was all there for her to use. I told her to try it for 30 days, and if you wanna go back, you can. She immediately asked for a mouse - and I said no... try it for 30 days and if you don't like it you can have anything. She grumbled...
30 days later she no longer wants a mouse, and loves her macbook air.
I got mine today. FedEx dropped it off a day earlier than they said they would!
13" MBA i5/1.8GHZ/8GB/128GB SSD
The SSD is the Toshiba, but it's still 5 times faster than the HDD in my current computer (mid 2010 mac mini), so I'm going to stick with it.
13" MBA i5/1.8GHZ/8GB/128GB SSD
The SSD is the Toshiba, but it's still 5 times faster than the HDD in my current computer (mid 2010 mac mini), so I'm going to stick with it.
Great post! I am getting to the point of just wanting things to work, I haven't the time to tinker...
Your wife's tale of hating trackpads gives me some heart. I can't stand them either so will give being mouse less a go when mine finally shows up Mon/Tues..
Received mine today!
I believe that they ship separately though so you may have a chance.
I got mine delivered today just like TNT had estimated, very happy with there service. I received a text this morning notifying me that it would be delivered to my shipping address today when it was logged onto the delivery truck at 7am.
I'm stoked with this thing! I'm looking forward to getting home from work and having a proper play with it. I have to say the SSD even just in little things like opening mission control and launchpad are instant and so much more enjoyable to use!
I believe that they ship separately though so you may have a chance.
I got mine delivered today just like TNT had estimated, very happy with there service. I received a text this morning notifying me that it would be delivered to my shipping address today when it was logged onto the delivery truck at 7am.
I'm stoked with this thing! I'm looking forward to getting home from work and having a proper play with it. I have to say the SSD even just in little things like opening mission control and launchpad are instant and so much more enjoyable to use!
I believe that they ship separately though so you may have a chance.
I got mine delivered today just like TNT had estimated, very happy with there service. I received a text this morning notifying me that it would be delivered to my shipping address today when it was logged onto the delivery truck at 7am.
I'm stoked with this thing! I'm looking forward to getting home from work and having a proper play with it. I have to say the SSD even just in little things like opening mission control and launchpad are instant and so much more enjoyable to use!
Not here in the UK, I think they come all in one parcel. Expo had it delivered to apple's warehouse at 6am this morning, so fingers crossed it'll get shipped out today for Monday.