buying 13" MBAIR..

AMDGAMER said:

Figured I would come right to you guys (even though I'm a Macbook PRO owner I know this is the place to ask questions)

My current config is a 1.8 GHZ Core 2 duo (base)
13" model, 128GB SSD, 4GB ram upgrade (is this smart?)
Warranty 1 year...will upgrade later this year.
Free printer..100 cost, 100 rebate..worth it?

Anything else I should add? How will this perform with imovie, iphoto, windows dual boot if I choose to?

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same config.. iMovie works fine, so does iPhoto.

Machine is really quite fast, for ALOT of people it could easily be a primary machine

Ssd

the SSD should make your Air nice and speedy

Magic Mouse

The magic mouse annoys me with right clicking but you can always do control click but everything else is great.

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Dont buy iwork! They anticipate a new version of iwork is being released with the mac app store in two days

4gb is good, its not that expensive and you can't add it later. If you are running windows you will probobly want it.

Free printer...may as well take it if you need a printer...what a shame though that printers are disposable once the ink runs out though

I have the same configuration and I use mine as my primary machine. Although I do not use iMovie or iPhoto that often, it is quiet and fast for word processing, making presentations, using iTunes and iChat, and surfing the web simultaneously.

AMDGAMER said:

1.86GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM
128GB Flash Storage
Keyboard (English) & User's Guide
iWork preinstalled


that looks like the machine Im gonna order...gonna skip accessories I can get from Amazon such as the adapter for VGA etc.

I MAY add the superdrive..think its good to have?

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The 4GB probably isn't required, but I don't fault anyone for getting it since you can't add it later. That was my philosophy. I actually got the "Ultimate" with the 2.13GHz processor and 256GB SSD, but the Air is my only Mac. I don't think the 2.13GHz processor adds much in the way of performance.

Hopefully if there is a new iWork coming out in 2 days you'll be able to get a free upgrade. I don't use iWork and haven't updated from the iWork '08 that I purchased with my original MacBook Air. If anything I might be tempted by Keynote '11, but I also have Office 2011.

Your configuration sounds reasonable. You can always get the Superdrive later, or use another USB-powered DVD drive. It's come in handy for me, since the drive sharing feature doesn't work for installing Windows or playing media. You might check Apple Insider to see if there are any other deals you can get. It's past the holiday season with all the specials, but you might get something off what Apple is charging.

I also got the ultimate

The processor speed doesn't matter probably, but I am very happy to have the 4 gig of RAM and the 256 HD, because it really fills up fast!

enjoy!

AMDGAMER said:

Anyone have some kind of wireless card/usb adapter from ATT or Verizon that they use for mobile internet? Gonna need one for my macbook air.

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I use my Android 2.2-equipped phone for wi-fi tethering.

AMDGAMER said:

Free printer..100 cost, 100 rebate..worth it?

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A free inkjet printer is like a free puppy. It's only free to get it, the ongoing cost is what gets you. I wouldn't let this factor into your decision when monochrome lasers are easily available for well under $100 and per-page toner costs are low.