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The "I just bought/ordered/got/shipped my new/refurb MBA" thread, [Merged]
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No! Not only is 4GB the max the RAM is soldered onto the logic board which means if you bought a 2GB model you're stuck with 2GB.
I ordered 1 base 11.6 model the other day with 4GB of ram which is expected to deliver on the 2nd of Feb but after thinking about I'm gonna get a refund and get the better one.
Anyone know what would happen about AppleCare seen as I got it with a HE discount, would I get a refund on that or can I use it with the better one if I ordered it? I had an e-mail about AppleCare and it's already tied to the machine so I'm unsure.
Anyone know what would happen about AppleCare seen as I got it with a HE discount, would I get a refund on that or can I use it with the better one if I ordered it? I had an e-mail about AppleCare and it's already tied to the machine so I'm unsure.
You can use the AppleCare on the 2nd machine as long as you haven't registered it. I would call AppleCare immediately though to ensure everything is OK, if necessary have all your serial numbers handy and be ready to clearly explain what you have done.
If I buy a 4GB, I am stuck with 4GB forever then?
What part of "No!" in my original answer didn't you understand? Read the specifications on the machine, they're very clear. You can find them at:
http://www.apple.com/macbookair/specs.html
Um, your using a 11.6" screen as your primary computer?
Think you should've gone with the 13" one.
I don't think so. I have young eyes that can handle it.
I've used an even smaller screen in the past as my primary for a few weeks and I didn't mind it one bit.Got my 11" 64gb 2gb air yesterday (took just over 36 hours from amazon) and am loving it so far.
Went from a late 2007 macbook with 320gb WD black and 4gb ram to a base macbook air..and am using it as my primary machine!
Figured the 128gb wouldn't be enough either so if I am going to be carting around an external I might as well save some money.
I think it is not quite as fast as I was expecting but at its slowest is at least as fast as my macbook. So so far so good.
Runs cool and quiet and the screen is surprisingly usable, the higher res really makes a difference and was an easy switch to a smaller screen. Very happy.
Went from a late 2007 macbook with 320gb WD black and 4gb ram to a base macbook air..and am using it as my primary machine!
Figured the 128gb wouldn't be enough either so if I am going to be carting around an external I might as well save some money.
I think it is not quite as fast as I was expecting but at its slowest is at least as fast as my macbook. So so far so good.
Runs cool and quiet and the screen is surprisingly usable, the higher res really makes a difference and was an easy switch to a smaller screen. Very happy.
I bought a Seagate Momentus XT 500GB Hybrid with the 4GB SSD buffer ($120 at Amazon) and put it in a very slim enclosure for use as my external with my 11" Ultimate...I put my entire iTunes library (nearly 80GB) and about 100GB of movies on it (also use it as an extra backup to Time Machine)...iTunes opens in less than one bounce of the icon...great little external that is very small in form factor thanks to the slim case I purchased and very light and very fast (considering the limits of the USB connection)...couldn't be happier...Got my 11" 64gb 2gb air yesterday (took just over 36 hours from amazon) and am loving it so far.
Went from a late 2007 macbook with 320gb WD black and 4gb ram to a base macbook air..and am using it as my primary machine!
Figured the 128gb wouldn't be enough either so if I am going to be carting around an external I might as well save some money.
I think it is not quite as fast as I was expecting but at its slowest is at least as fast as my macbook. So so far so good.
Runs cool and quiet and the screen is surprisingly usable, the higher res really makes a difference and was an easy switch to a smaller screen. Very happy.
Great drive but a total waste of money because you can only access it with USB. I'd have recommended the regular Seagate Momentus 500GB 7200RPM drive, with it you would have save $40 and gotten the same performance.
Perhaps, but it certainly does open my most used programs in the blink of an eye just like the Momentus XT in my 15" i5 MBP...I'm thinking that the 4GB SSD buffer is the reason that iTunes (with 12,000+ songs and several 720p movies and tv shows) opens in one dock bounce...my 250GB WD external takes about 10 seconds to open the same iTunes app...whatever the case, the drive is very fast in accessing what I need from it...whether it's the SSD buffer or the 7200rpm motor, I can use it for my MBP in the case of it's XT drive failing...
BTW, the XT is now $99.00 at Amazon...
Happy
Got my MBA 11,6" ultimate 24 hours ago and I am still amazed how fast ist handles its tasks. I use it for writing and surfing. Haven´t had the chance to check its gaming capabilities yet, but I didn´t buy it for gaming purposes anyway. However, I am pretty sure that it would easily handle a little online skirmish once in a while, at least the Youtube videos make me believe so. I am pretty happy to be part of the MBA-Clan.
Got my MBA 11,6" ultimate 24 hours ago and I am still amazed how fast ist handles its tasks. I use it for writing and surfing. Haven´t had the chance to check its gaming capabilities yet, but I didn´t buy it for gaming purposes anyway. However, I am pretty sure that it would easily handle a little online skirmish once in a while, at least the Youtube videos make me believe so. I am pretty happy to be part of the MBA-Clan.
Got my MBA 11,6" ultimate 24 hours ago and I am still amazed how fast ist handles its tasks. I use it for writing and surfing. Haven´t had the chance to check its gaming capabilities yet, but I didn´t buy it for gaming purposes anyway. However, I am pretty sure that it would easily handle a little online skirmish once in a while, at least the Youtube videos make me believe so. I am pretty happy to be part of the MBA-Clan.
I have the 11" 1.6GHz 4GB as well and couldn't be happier with the purchase...congrats and welcome to the club!
Indeed! It took all of 10 minutes to install in my 15" MBP (well, after three hours of formatting and migrating data from my original 320GB Hitachi)...
Excellent drive while I await the falling SSD prices hopefully coming later this year...the XT is SSD-like as far as opening applications (iTunes opens in one icon dock bounce and Word '11 in just the blink of an eye...it fully opens ready to use before the Word icon even hits the dock for it's first bounce)...very happy with the XT...
FYI, both of mine came with the newer firmware installed (FW23) as I would imagine all of the newer stock has as well...
Just received our two 11.6" MBAs. VERY happy with the purchase. The experiences I've had with them in the Apple Store don't do the computer justice whatsoever.
I ordered mine Thursday from my campus store, and they've told me it would be in within 2 days - every time I go in. Turns out they were just lying, the manager told me today ( finally that the date for it to be in the entire time was Thursday.)
******* those guys.
******* those guys.
Ordered
Well, after weeks of trolling here. I DID IT.
The deal was just too sweet to pass up.
I ordered an 11" base model with no upgrades and paid 924.00, no tax, no shipping at buy.com.
They had some coupon deal for extra 35.00 off expires tonight.
I deliberated and deliberated and wanted to get all the upgrades, but of course prices went up to 1100 - 1300 range, and then this screaming deal came along! Even if I only got the 4gig upgrade, it ended up being 150.00 more (since I'd have to buy it at a different store, so no coupon, and a little bit more $$)
So I bit at the base model and will get one of those minisdhc card USB dongles and add in another 16gig memory stick for media storage.
No tax, no shipping, new MBA for 925.00 I am one happy camper.
P..s (its a third machine (if you count ipad). So I hope I'll be fine with the base model of it..
Plus I won't be so broken up when I sell it for the next new thing!
Can't wait!!!!!!!
-Mike
Well, after weeks of trolling here. I DID IT.
The deal was just too sweet to pass up.
I ordered an 11" base model with no upgrades and paid 924.00, no tax, no shipping at buy.com.
They had some coupon deal for extra 35.00 off expires tonight.
I deliberated and deliberated and wanted to get all the upgrades, but of course prices went up to 1100 - 1300 range, and then this screaming deal came along! Even if I only got the 4gig upgrade, it ended up being 150.00 more (since I'd have to buy it at a different store, so no coupon, and a little bit more $$)
So I bit at the base model and will get one of those minisdhc card USB dongles and add in another 16gig memory stick for media storage.
No tax, no shipping, new MBA for 925.00 I am one happy camper.
P..s (its a third machine (if you count ipad). So I hope I'll be fine with the base model of it..
Plus I won't be so broken up when I sell it for the next new thing!
Can't wait!!!!!!!
-Mike
Ordered Refurbished from Apple
Same here. After weeks of looking, researching and checking out the 11.6 MacBook Air in person at the Apple store I just ordered a refurbished 11.6 MacBook Air, 1.6GHz 128 SSD and 4GB RAM.
Couldn't resist. Used to have a 12" PB and loved it. I've looked for refurbished 11.6 MBA before, but haven't been able to find one loaded until this morning. It was $1189 which is 15% off regular price.
Here's hoping it arrives in like new condition with no issues.
Does anyone have any pointers concerning things to look for on a refurb to make sure it is all it should be?
Same here. After weeks of looking, researching and checking out the 11.6 MacBook Air in person at the Apple store I just ordered a refurbished 11.6 MacBook Air, 1.6GHz 128 SSD and 4GB RAM.
Couldn't resist. Used to have a 12" PB and loved it. I've looked for refurbished 11.6 MBA before, but haven't been able to find one loaded until this morning. It was $1189 which is 15% off regular price.
Here's hoping it arrives in like new condition with no issues.
Does anyone have any pointers concerning things to look for on a refurb to make sure it is all it should be?
It should be in tip top shape but just listen for strange HDD noises and look for a dead pixel. Other than that id just run the hardware test for the heck of it. Its covered on the standard one year warrantee just like any other mac.
Same here. After weeks of looking, researching and checking out the 11.6 MacBook Air in person at the Apple store I just ordered a refurbished 11.6 MacBook Air, 1.6GHz 128 SSD and 4GB RAM.
Couldn't resist. Used to have a 12" PB and loved it. I've looked for refurbished 11.6 MBA before, but haven't been able to find one loaded until this morning. It was $1189 which is 15% off regular price.
Here's hoping it arrives in like new condition with no issues.
Does anyone have any pointers concerning things to look for on a refurb to make sure it is all it should be?
I have this same version and it is the most fun computer I've ever used (and I've had MANY)...
I hardly touch my 15" i5 MBP...although to be fair, my MBP is connected to a 27" Samsung P2770FH and I use the Apple wireless keyboard and Magic Mouse...
Amazing!
Ordered from macmall on Monday night. Got the 13'' with 4 GB RAM for $1,359. No tax, free shipping, and even using UPS Ground, it only took 3 days to get here - not bad. They did try the obligatory upsell call, but I just said no thanks.
And this machine is amazing! I don't think it weighs much more than my iPhone.
Ordered from macmall on Monday night. Got the 13'' with 4 GB RAM for $1,359. No tax, free shipping, and even using UPS Ground, it only took 3 days to get here - not bad. They did try the obligatory upsell call, but I just said no thanks.
And this machine is amazing! I don't think it weighs much more than my iPhone.