yup. after all, apple says that the air is the "future of the mac," so you can expect to see the air's features appear in other macs in the next few years.
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yup. after all, apple says that the air is the "future of the mac," so you can expect to see the air's features appear in other macs in the next few years.
lilcosco08
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Oh please, the MacBook isn't going anywhere. It's just going to receive the current MBP's innards and continue being the best selling apple notebook
sushi
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Here's a thought.
As some have said, definitely get 4GB of RAM since it's not upgradable.
But if you can live with a 1.4 and 64GB SSD, then here is a suggestion.
The 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 4GB of RAM with 64GB SSD would you $1,099. This would save you $200 (1.4) or $300 (1.6).
Then later do an upgrade using MacSales for example:
240GB
360GB
480GB
...when they get cheaper.
For some, larger disk capacity is better than processor speed.
YMMV.
As some have said, definitely get 4GB of RAM since it's not upgradable.
But if you can live with a 1.4 and 64GB SSD, then here is a suggestion.
The 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 4GB of RAM with 64GB SSD would you $1,099. This would save you $200 (1.4) or $300 (1.6).
Then later do an upgrade using MacSales for example:
240GB
360GB
480GB
...when they get cheaper.
For some, larger disk capacity is better than processor speed.
YMMV.
different people need different things.
I went from a 13" MB to a 15" MBP mainly due to needing more real estate. 13" MBA would give me that in a more compact body.
And I'd personally appreciate the standby time. I often go for several days without using my MBP (eg when away on work) and come back to find it almost always needing a charge. MBA has much better standby so that would be attractive to me (of course, no reason they couldn't build that into the MBPs too, but they haven't yet)
there is a fairly clear list of things the MBA has/hasn't Vs the MBP/MB. So based on your particular needs/wants, it should be straightforward to decide which is better for you. That answer will be different for different people. Simples.
I went from a 13" MB to a 15" MBP mainly due to needing more real estate. 13" MBA would give me that in a more compact body.
And I'd personally appreciate the standby time. I often go for several days without using my MBP (eg when away on work) and come back to find it almost always needing a charge. MBA has much better standby so that would be attractive to me (of course, no reason they couldn't build that into the MBPs too, but they haven't yet)
there is a fairly clear list of things the MBA has/hasn't Vs the MBP/MB. So based on your particular needs/wants, it should be straightforward to decide which is better for you. That answer will be different for different people. Simples.
sushi
Moderator emeritus
That's so true.
I have a MBP15. Looking at putting in an SSD, which is about $850 or so.
But an 11 inch with 1.4, 4GB, and 64GB for $1,099 is looking nice as well for lightweight on the go.
More storage but a cheaper form of storage. More =/= higher price.
Larger screen but at a lower resolution = cheaper
It is but the MB has a larger battery and has, in essense, better battery life. You can argue about subjectivity all you want but in this case, you can just say a standard Dell laptop has a better battery than the MBP, which just isn't true.
Larger = better in this case.
Seeing how the MB is cheaper and has everything the MBA has, sans SSD, I think you swapped Macbook for Air. You should also specify what someone intends to use the machine for. If they don't need or aren't utilizing the SSD to make a difference over the HD, that point is moot.
The MBA will be able to do all of that. Since you have a powerful machine at home, I think the MBA would be a good choice for you. Wait until the refresh and get one with 4 gigs of RAM and you should be set for a long time.
