MacBook Airs Trickling In, Apple Stores, SSD

MacRumors · Jan 31, 2008, 11:56 AM

The first of the pre-orders for the MacBook Air are starting to trickle in, but with the bulk of early-orders expected to arrive on Friday.

First delivery

The 5th Avenue Apple store in NYC already had the MacBook Air on display, and even had an SSD version of the MacBook Air. A couple of users have posted their first impressions from that encounter: brief hands on with SSD, another first impression. Most Apple Stores are expected to have display models starting Friday.

5th Avenue Apple Store

Due to the high level of interest in the MacBook Air, we've created a new sub forum: MacBook Air Forum for readers to post their questions, impressions and discuss Apple's newest laptop.

Other threads of interest: U.S. Readers waiting for deliver, European readers waiting for delivery.

Article Link

Mindflux · Jan 31, 2008, 12:00 PM

My GF saw an Air at the Austin Airport on Tuesday. Some passenger was flying out and had one.

arn · Jan 31, 2008, 12:00 PM

more unboxing photos

http://uneasysilence.com/archive/2008/01/12919/

ErikAndre · Jan 31, 2008, 12:01 PM

Wooot.. he got his MacBook Air posted up! If he only submitted more photos.

Quote:

Originally Posted by arn

more unboxing photos

http://uneasysilence.com/archive/2008/01/12919/

Much thanks!

Eric Lewis · Jan 31, 2008, 12:01 PM

finially a sub forum! wooo

roland.g · Jan 31, 2008, 12:01 PM

I vant von.

4God · Jan 31, 2008, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arn

more unboxing photos

http://uneasysilence.com/archive/2008/01/12919/

Wow, the pic with the iPhone nearly made me fall off my chair.

Thin is in.

riscy · Jan 31, 2008, 12:09 PM

Not really my cup of cha, but I hope they trickle in and flood out

twoodcc · Jan 31, 2008, 12:14 PM

alright! maybe they'll be in my apple store this weekend

jnc · Jan 31, 2008, 12:15 PM

How are those MBAs secured in stores?

riscy · Jan 31, 2008, 12:17 PM

Thinking of stealing one??

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnc

How are those MBAs secured in stores?

SheriffParker · Jan 31, 2008, 12:19 PM

Nice! I can't wait to play with one this weekend at my Apple Store! SSD should be interesting to try.

jnc · Jan 31, 2008, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by riscy

Thinking of stealing one??

There's a HUGE thread going about the apparent lack of a security slot.

Doctor Q · Jan 31, 2008, 12:35 PM

I'd love to test the SSD model's speed myself. I'd run a permissions check just to see how fast it runs!

riscy · Jan 31, 2008, 12:38 PM

Thx, headed down my local Mac shop to have a look, wearing my big coat - shush!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnc

There's a HUGE thread going about the apparent lack of a security slot.

riversky · Jan 31, 2008, 12:50 PM

What Mac OS version??? 10.5.1?? I'd be interested to see if these are loaded with 10.5.2. That would mean today is the day!

Small White Car · Jan 31, 2008, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnc

There's a HUGE thread going about the apparent lack of a security slot.

iPods and iPhones don't have a security slot AND they're pocket-sized.

Having trouble figuring that one out too? Trust me, they've got their methods.

Area51Tazz · Jan 31, 2008, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnc

How are those MBAs secured in stores?

Looks like they're securing them with the usb thingies. You pull that out, the alarm goes off.

Neutral Gamer · Jan 31, 2008, 12:56 PM

It's great that they're on display in NYC but what about over here in the UK? Anyone have any idea when the Apple stores over here will have them in for people to play with?

I really wanna see it in person; like most Apple products I bet they'll look EVEN better in person than in dimly lit photos!

MacArchi · Jan 31, 2008, 01:05 PM

Steal the MBA already but just tell us the os version, PLEEZ MAN.

Small White Car · Jan 31, 2008, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neutral Gamer

THE TRUE FANBOY, WHEN PRESENTED WITH GOOD NEWS ABOUT THEIR PRODUCT, WILL, INSTEAD OF PRAISING IT, ATTACK OTHERS.
Ask yourself, are YOU a fanboy?

You: Hey, the iPhone is pretty cool!
Fanboy Me: Your mom smells funny!

Er...what?

happydude · Jan 31, 2008, 01:08 PM

headed to the mall of ameriva apple store on the way home tomorrow to see one of these babies in person!!!

Clive At Five · Jan 31, 2008, 01:08 PM

Wow, there is no doubt about it, that is a truly sexy machine. I haven't seen beauty like this in a computer since the Cube (which still wins my vote, however).

It's too bad this little laptop is so overpiced. I can't imagine what is inside it that makes it cost $1799... its own personal RDF generator??!

-Clive

Small White Car · Jan 31, 2008, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clive At Five

It's too bad this little laptop is so overpiced. I can't imagine what is inside it that makes it cost $1799... its own personal RDF generator??!

-Clive

See chart at bottom of article:
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles...notebooks.html

Overpriced?

Clive At Five · Jan 31, 2008, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Small White Car

See chart at bottom of article:
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles...notebooks.html

Overpriced?

Well when you compare it to other overpriced things it looks like a steal... but price vs performance, the only theft taking place is in the pocketbooks of its new owners.

I'll happily sacrifice the 2 measely pounds, .5", and back-lit keyboard for a cheaper, more powerful notebook, thanks. Why? Because I have common fiscal sense, and I'm not a wimp.

Wait, are we actually still having this argument? I'm tired of snapping my fingers in the faces of brain-washed RDF victims.

-Clive

Jan 31, 2008, 11:56 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	MacBook Airs Trickling In, Apple Stores, SSD The first of the pre-orders for the MacBook Air are starting to trickle in, but with the bulk of early-orders expected to arrive on Friday. First delivery The 5th Avenue Apple store in NYC already had the MacBook Air on display, and even had an SSD version of the MacBook Air. A couple of users have posted their first impressions from that encounter: brief hands on with SSD, another first impression. Most Apple Stores are expected to have display models starting Friday. 5th Avenue Apple Store Due to the high level of interest in the MacBook Air, we've created a new sub forum: MacBook Air Forum for readers to post their questions, impressions and discuss Apple's newest laptop. Other threads of interest: U.S. Readers waiting for deliver, European readers waiting for delivery. Article Link

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twoodcc macrumors 603 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Right side of wrong	alright! maybe they'll be in my apple store this weekend __________________ tville pump Smarter than the average bear

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Doctor Q macrumors god Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: at the table with countless relatives	I'd love to test the SSD model's speed myself. I'd run a permissions check just to see how fast it runs! __________________ "You've just been abducted, of course you need crepes!" -- Walter Bishop

Jan 31, 2008, 12:00 PM	#2
Mindflux Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Austin	My GF saw an Air at the Austin Airport on Tuesday. Some passenger was flying out and had one.

Jan 31, 2008, 12:00 PM	#3
arn macrumors god Join Date: Apr 2001	more unboxing photos http://uneasysilence.com/archive/2008/01/12919/

Jan 31, 2008, 12:01 PM	#5
Eric Lewis Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CANADA? eh?	finially a sub forum! wooo

Jan 31, 2008, 12:09 PM	#8
riscy macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kazakhstan	Not really my cup of cha, but I hope they trickle in and flood out

Jan 31, 2008, 12:19 PM	#12
SheriffParker macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Land of Enchantment	Nice! I can't wait to play with one this weekend at my Apple Store! SSD should be interesting to try.

Jan 31, 2008, 12:50 PM	#16
riversky macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2005	Mac OS X version?? What Mac OS version??? 10.5.1?? I'd be interested to see if these are loaded with 10.5.2. That would mean today is the day!

Jan 31, 2008, 12:56 PM	#19
Neutral Gamer macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The fitting blend of Socialism and Capitalism that is England, Sir!	The UK? It's great that they're on display in NYC but what about over here in the UK? Anyone have any idea when the Apple stores over here will have them in for people to play with? I really wanna see it in person; like most Apple products I bet they'll look EVEN better in person than in dimly lit photos! __________________ THE TRUE FANBOY, WHEN PRESENTED WITH GOOD NEWS ABOUT THEIR PRODUCT, WILL, INSTEAD OF PRAISING IT, ATTACK OTHERS. Ask yourself, are YOU* a fanboy?*

Jan 31, 2008, 01:05 PM	#20
MacArchi macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2008	Steal the MBA already but just tell us the os version, PLEEZ MAN.

Jan 31, 2008, 01:08 PM	#22
happydude macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: a country with a new sense of hope	headed to the mall of ameriva apple store on the way home tomorrow to see one of these babies in person!!! __________________ hi

Jan 31, 2008, 01:08 PM	#23
Clive At Five macrumors 65816 Join Date: May 2004 Location: St. Paul, MN	Wow, there is no doubt about it, that is a truly sexy machine. I haven't seen beauty like this in a computer since the Cube (which still wins my vote, however). It's too bad this little laptop is so overpiced. I can't imagine what is inside it that makes it cost $1799... its own personal RDF generator??! -Clive __________________ My Mod: G4 Cube + Atom 330 CPU + Wiimote = Ultimate HTPC!

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