it's probably an ipod/iphone all over again... send it back to apple for a moderately priced replacement
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Why NOT to buy a MacBook Air
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it's probably an ipod/iphone all over again... send it back to apple for a moderately priced replacement
Yup. I don't think there will be any user-replaceable parts on a machine like this. It's like an iPod! Isn't that cool?
I am utterly amazed that Apple would produce a laptop that has no speakers!!!!!!!!!!! For how much Apple as prided themselves on being at the forfront of music and such.. WOW. Also, only one USB port?? What were they thinking??
The Macbook Air is all about the FLASH!!
There's tip, you can use USB Hub.
No Return Key!!
I know it's small and they need to save space but ... NO return key!!!!! What where they thinking ... It will take forever to get used to tapping the keypad key instead of using a return key!!!
I know it's small and they need to save space but ... NO return key!!!!! What where they thinking ... It will take forever to get used to tapping the keypad key instead of using a return key!!!
I know it's small and they need to save space but ... NO return key!!!!! What where they thinking ... It will take forever to get used to tapping the keypad key instead of using a return key!!!
Check again, full sized keyboard, with return key.
I know it's small and they need to save space but ... NO return key!!!!! What where they thinking ... It will take forever to get used to tapping the keypad key instead of using a return key!!!
It was actually a joke ... I was making fun of your earlier comment about it not including a speaker.
LAMO
Just my weird sense of humor at work
Since it isn't user-replaceable, I'd wager a minimum of $120 (standard battery price from Apple), and a high-end of $200. In either case, it'll be a PITA to surrender your computer each time you need new juice.
major dissapointment. impractical laptop.. at first i thought it was cool... but for that amount of money u could get a top of hte line macbook.
I just went and checked the price of a 10Ah li-po battery vs 4 18650 li-ion batteries. Suprisingly similarly priced. I thought for sure the li-po would be far more expensive. Still a PIA.
Might not be too bad. You can get a 3.7V 10Ah (37W) battery for ~$50 retail.
I think this is very suitable for certain people and very unsuitable for others. Where the MacBook is a very much jack of all trades this is for quite a niche. It is obviously not a desktop replacement but it is extremely portable.
The only reason I still have an iBook G4 is because I have had no reason to upgrade. The only capacity in which I would employ an laptop for would be in word processing, delivering presentations, internet browsing, IM, email etc.. I would never use on a my digital hub. Thats why I've got a Mac Pro.
For this reason the MacBook Air would be extremely useful for me and I will probably buy one in two weeks time. I agree that you are paying the price for the portability however for me thats what laptops are all about.
The only reason I still have an iBook G4 is because I have had no reason to upgrade. The only capacity in which I would employ an laptop for would be in word processing, delivering presentations, internet browsing, IM, email etc.. I would never use on a my digital hub. Thats why I've got a Mac Pro.
For this reason the MacBook Air would be extremely useful for me and I will probably buy one in two weeks time. I agree that you are paying the price for the portability however for me thats what laptops are all about.
Its basically an Ipod grafted into a macbook/QUOTE]
I will be waiting for a more powerful mbp thank you.
You will be waiting quite a while.
The New Penryn's will not be out until late spring at earliest now, and they are not much of an improvement over the recent Santa Rosa update of November.
Its basically an Ipod grafted into a macbook/QUOTE]
my sentiment exactly. I will be waiting for a more powerful mbp thank you. This is designed for the Paris Hilton's of the world to tote along with their Chihuahuas
Funniest thing I ve read today. Its so true. For me, I would rather get the MB or MBP (which I have). I mean, its not like its all that much thinner. Who cares if its an half an inch or something. Its not worth $1k more. Get the MB and save a bunch of cash, or get the MBP and get more power for just a littler more.
I, personally would not buy a MacBook air. I think it is perfect for that someone with extra cash who wants an extra computer sitting in the kitchen or living room or for their kids to have around the house or even school. I don't think anyone would use it as their primary machine.
It is the perfect network computer. Where will this succeed? Industrial campuses, Universities, medical offices with Electronic Medical Records. Although, at this price point, companies, schools, etc. would probably opt for probably much cheaper PCs like the Dell XPS M1330. I'll have to go check what our hospital is going to use when we go to EMR this spring. I've seen some of the attendings playing with new laptops and I'm pretty sure they are either Dells or Gateways.
5 hours battery life isn't bad - if it is really 5 hours. I've worked at offices where their laptops only lasted around 2 hours before needing a battery swap. Not very efficient. I think you need something that will at least get you through the morning then swap out to a new pack at lunch time.
It is the perfect network computer. Where will this succeed? Industrial campuses, Universities, medical offices with Electronic Medical Records. Although, at this price point, companies, schools, etc. would probably opt for probably much cheaper PCs like the Dell XPS M1330. I'll have to go check what our hospital is going to use when we go to EMR this spring. I've seen some of the attendings playing with new laptops and I'm pretty sure they are either Dells or Gateways.
5 hours battery life isn't bad - if it is really 5 hours. I've worked at offices where their laptops only lasted around 2 hours before needing a battery swap. Not very efficient. I think you need something that will at least get you through the morning then swap out to a new pack at lunch time.
It was actually a joke ... I was making fun of your earlier comment about it not including a speaker.
LAMO
Just my weird sense of humor at work
Maybe you need a new job?
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13 inch macbook pro
They should have released an 13 inch screen macbook pro!
In black and silver options, optical drive and so on, for the same 1800 dollars.
They should have released an 13 inch screen macbook pro!
In black and silver options, optical drive and so on, for the same 1800 dollars.