Macbook Air 2.0 Reviews / First Impressions

cbflip2000 · 05:34 PM

K this is my quick ass beta review of the new Macbook Air 2.0 . it will be updated with new information as time goes by. I want to see the gaming aspects of this incredible machine.

http://mar247advice.wordpress.com/20...air-20-review/

Please post your thoughts and reviews on the new machine.

here is epicylce first impressions

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Originally Posted by epicycle

As promised I have some first impressions posted on my website:

http://www.wideasleep.com/blog/?p=127

I've posted some videos playing WoW with the MBA R2 as well as a number of other points of interest including compiling with Xcode and comparisons to my 17" MBP. I'm going to try to do some USB networking tests soon to. Enjoy!!!

twist2b · Oct 31, 2008, 12:29 PM

YES YES YES YES YES!!! LOVING IT!!!!
25 second boot is AMAZING! I am sooooo impressed.

mogz · Oct 31, 2008, 12:56 PM

Can you go to the System Prefs and see if they changed the Energy Saver bulb icon to the newer one?

cbflip2000 · Oct 31, 2008, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mogz

Can you go to the System Prefs and see if they changed the Energy Saver bulb icon to the newer one?

yes it is the new spiral bulb

mogz · Oct 31, 2008, 01:03 PM

Thanks, that made my waiting even worst.

Shipped already with original delivery date of the 3rd, and now being pushed back to the 5th...

twist2b · Oct 31, 2008, 01:03 PM

The heating issue was prob the best fix EVA! Dealing with heat is the worst thing because then you got a lowed blowing fan, and your worrying about overheating, and heat from resistance actually slows down your computer somewhat. How is opening a little more intense apps like adobe photoshop and garage band? Tell tell, give times on things!

cbflip2000 · Oct 31, 2008, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by twist2b

The heating issue was prob the best fix EVA! Dealing with heat is the worst thing because then you got a lowed blowing fan, and your worrying about overheating, and heat from resistance actually slows down your computer somewhat. How is opening a little more intense apps like adobe photoshop and garage band? Tell tell, give times on things!

well i did run several youtube videos without it hicuping. i am continuing my test throughout the day. playing a full hdtv show right now

KamiNoYadoru · 01:32 PM

128 000 000 000 bytes = 119.20929 gigabytes

7gb missing again, so hmm, looks to round down just like the "64GB SSD" did

bidwalj · Oct 31, 2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cbflip2000

well i did run several youtube videos without it hicuping. i am continuing my test throughout the day. playing a full hdtv show right now

That is music to my ears! Might be time to put up the new macbook for sale and pick up the air again! the air was perfect for my needs, but the heat and core shutdowns took away from the experience.

kanpachi · Oct 31, 2008, 02:05 PM

Do you have an external monitor handy? If so, could you please try connecting it and seeing if you have any core shutdown issues? I think this was something that was almost guaranteed to happen in the prior revision (especially with a larger monitor).

cbflip2000 · Oct 31, 2008, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kanpachi

Do you have an external monitor handy? If so, could you please try connecting it and seeing if you have any core shutdown issues? I think this was something that was almost guaranteed to happen in the prior revision (especially with a larger monitor).

i just played the office hd on a 52" tv and no core shut downs... just got a bit warm... not uncomfortable at all.

aristobrat · Oct 31, 2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cbflip2000

i just played the office hd on a 52" tv and no core shut downs... just got a bit warm... not uncomfortable at all.

Were you running activity monitor to watch for a core shutdown? Did playing the video back use almost 100% of the CPU?

Scott6666 · Oct 31, 2008, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cbflip2000

i just played the office hd on a 52" tv and no core shut downs... just got a bit warm... not uncomfortable at all.

Fan speed? Noise?

mhnajjar · Oct 31, 2008, 02:23 PM

Would you please install iStatPro and let us know of the temperature ranges

cbflip2000 · Oct 31, 2008, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by aristobrat

Were you running activity monitor to watch for a core shutdown? Did playing the video back use almost 100% of the CPU?

im playing a 720P hdtv show and my cpu usage is

user: 37%
system: 10%
free: 53%

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Fan speed? Noise?

can barely hear the fan. and speed is around 2600 rpm

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Would you please install iStatPro and let us know of the temperature ranges

CPU: 69 C kind of warm, not super hot

mhnajjar · Oct 31, 2008, 02:40 PM

Thanks man.

I am getting super excited that I think you should post your full video review ASAP and you will be the first in the world

Damn it, I wish we can all do a live interactive Q&A with video lol.

drlunanerd · Oct 31, 2008, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by twist2b

YES YES YES YES YES!!! LOVING IT!!!!
25 second boot is AMAZING! I am sooooo impressed.

Nice, but I can get a 21 second time with a 320GB 7200rpm drive on a MacBook Pro...

aristobrat · Oct 31, 2008, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cbflip2000

Just wanted to thank you again for answering all of the questions here. Apple should give you a % of the sales that you're creating for them today.

twist2b · Oct 31, 2008, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by aristobrat

Just wanted to thank you again for answering all of the questions here. Apple should give you a % of the sales that you're creating for them today.

SO TRUE!!!!!!!!
Heres a question. They didn't get it right last time, so tell us. How is the battery? Whenever you get a chance drain the battery and see how many hours you can get out of just using the internet or something like that. Take your time, I am just interested.
out of 10 what would you give? Also, I already have my own answer, but for college purposes, do you think it would work well?

mcdj · Oct 31, 2008, 03:14 PM

can a mod merge this thread with the other one by the OP?

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=592562

people are posting in both and it's getting to be a chore to keep up.

sayagain · Oct 31, 2008, 03:28 PM

I'm really interested in Battery Performance, in light of the 9400M + Penrynn/Monteniva combination. How many hours can you go unplugged with WiFi browsing, etc (and possibly 3G)?

Ironic · Oct 31, 2008, 03:30 PM

Hummm still kinda warm at 69 My Macbook runs at 43. I will wait a bit!

MBHockey · Oct 31, 2008, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironic

Hummm still kinda warm at 69 My Macbook runs at 43. I will wait a bit!

My MBP 'enclosure bottom' is usually around 90 to 100 F :\

NC MacGuy · Oct 31, 2008, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironic

Hummm still kinda warm at 69 My Macbook runs at 43. I will wait a bit!

Yes but a Rev A would be in the 70º's.

mhnajjar · Oct 31, 2008, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by NC MacGuy

Yes but a Rev A would be in the 70º's.

The temperature is relative to what you are doing. My previous MBA used to reach 90's C and most of the time it would be 85C while watching YouTube.

Now, 60's maybe without YouTube and you never know what other tricks Apple is doing this time to the processors (hopefully non).

I would still wait to get more feedback regarding the temperatures to be safe and happy.

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Oct 31, 2008, 12:29 PM	#2
twist2b macrumors regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Carolina	YES YES YES YES YES!!! LOVING IT!!!! 25 second boot is AMAZING! I am sooooo impressed.

Oct 31, 2008, 12:56 PM	#3
mogz macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2008	Can you go to the System Prefs and see if they changed the Energy Saver bulb icon to the newer one?

Oct 31, 2008, 01:03 PM	#5
mogz macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2008	Thanks, that made my waiting even worst. Shipped already with original delivery date of the 3rd, and now being pushed back to the 5th...

Oct 31, 2008, 02:05 PM	#10
kanpachi macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2005	Do you have an external monitor handy? If so, could you please try connecting it and seeing if you have any core shutdown issues? I think this was something that was almost guaranteed to happen in the prior revision (especially with a larger monitor).

Oct 31, 2008, 02:23 PM	#14
mhnajjar macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2008	Would you please install iStatPro and let us know of the temperature ranges

Oct 31, 2008, 02:40 PM	#16
mhnajjar macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2008	Thanks man. I am getting super excited that I think you should post your full video review ASAP and you will be the first in the world Damn it, I wish we can all do a live interactive Q&A with video lol.

Oct 31, 2008, 03:28 PM	#21
sayagain macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2007	I'm really interested in Battery Performance, in light of the 9400M + Penrynn/Monteniva combination. How many hours can you go unplugged with WiFi browsing, etc (and possibly 3G)?

Oct 31, 2008, 03:30 PM	#22
Ironic Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In my MBA!	Hummm still kinda warm at 69 My Macbook runs at 43. I will wait a bit!