Over the years as a PC hardware enthusiast I've come to trust AnandTech for the technical write ups about FSB overclocking, cooling, and etc.. But I stumbled upon this article and thought it was a good read.
http://www.anandtech.com/mac/showdoc.aspx?i=3203&p=2
Most notably:
Notice this is page two of their article. There is also a page one that centers around the hardware side regarding the processor.
http://www.anandtech.com/mac/showdoc.aspx?i=3203&p=2
Most notably:
This explains why there is so many posts and threads about how unsuitable the product is.To understand the MacBook Air you must first accept that it's not aimed at the same target market as the regular MacBook or MacBook Pro.
And this I think is a good reason how the situation arose.Unfortunately, a side effect of Apple's very strong marketing is that many who shouldn't be considering the MacBook Air, are.
Notice this is page two of their article. There is also a page one that centers around the hardware side regarding the processor.