11" MBA - keyboard question and projector-via-USB question.

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  1. wineandcarbs, Feb 20, 2012

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    Hi all,

    I currently use an MBP. I'm considering getting an 11" MBA for work purposes. Right now I take my MBP to work with me every day and while it is pretty portable, the 11" MBA is of course even more portable.

    Some quick questions:

    1) The keyboard on the 11" MBA isn't a full sized keyboard, right? Is it difficult to type quickly?

    2) Right now I frequently connect my MBP to a projector. The projector I use, an Epson, has a "connect via USB" option - basically I plug the cord into the USB port on the MBP. If this works on my MBP, is there any reason it would not work via USB with the Air?

    TIA! :)

    (By the way, does anyone else use an Air as a complement to their MBP or desktop?)
     
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  2. Retops, Feb 20, 2012

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    I use my MBA 11 inch as my main traveling machine and that means almost daily since I work out of several different offices. I think the keyboard is full size, at least it seems so to me. I have typed lengthy documents on it without any problem at all.

    I always connect my projector via the apple dongle and have never had access to one with a "connect via USB" option, but if it works on one Mac, I suspect it will work on any of them.

    Once you see how quick and capable the 11 inch is, you'll be glad you bought it.


     
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  3. wineandcarbs, Feb 20, 2012

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    Thanks for the detailed response, Retops! Wasn't sure if the keyboard was full-size, but that's good to know. I don't have huge fingers/hands, but I do type a lot, so wanted to make sure I'd be able to do so. TY :)
     
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  4. jsolares, Feb 20, 2012

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    Most of the keys are full sized, i think only the top row is smaller (function keys)
     
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  5. wrinkster22, Feb 20, 2012

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    1) The keyboard is the full size (not the f keys)
    2) it should work

    you will love the 11". it is actually very powerful.
     
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  6. wineandcarbs, Feb 20, 2012

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    Thanks so much everyone! :)
     
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  7. glen e, Feb 20, 2012

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    I also present with the MBA and use both the vga and hdmi adapter depending on projector - works perfect....
     
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  8. wineandcarbs, Feb 21, 2012

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    Awesome, good to know. TY very much. :)
     
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