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Anybody prefer pre-unibody pro to MBA?

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sfs244

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I've had my 13" MBA for a year, and I still prefer using my early 15" 2008 MBP. I'm trying to figure out why I like it better, but I can't put my finger on it. Maybe the anti-glare screen or the larger screen or just the feel to it. But for some reason it just feels better. Anyone feel the same way?

I bought the Air because the pro was freezing up all the time, but must have been a software issue because after an update it started running fine again. Thinking of selling the air and just keeping the pro
 
I have never heard of anyone preferring a 5 year old machine to a new one. Sorry.
 
Krazy Bill said:
I have never heard of anyone preferring a 5 year old machine to a new one. Sorry.
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Obviously there is a performance difference but for browsing web/checking emails writing word docs the performance difference is hardly noticeable. For my use the battery life is the only thing that is appealing about the newer models.
 
Yes, agree with you. I am still using my early 2008 MBP. It still works well. I like the trackpad, keyboard more than the recent one. The new trackpad is easily broken. google "macbook trackpad problems" and you will know what I mean.
 
sfs244 said:
I've had my 13" MBA for a year, and I still prefer using my early 15" 2008 MBP. I'm trying to figure out why I like it better, but I can't put my finger on it. Maybe the anti-glare screen or the larger screen or just the feel to it. But for some reason it just feels better. Anyone feel the same way?

I bought the Air because the pro was freezing up all the time, but must have been a software issue because after an update it started running fine again. Thinking of selling the air and just keeping the pro
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The keyboard!

Pre-unibody have better keyboards by far!
 
Never owned a pre-unibody MacBook, but I will say that I basically don't prefer the Air form factor over anything.

Those knife-like edges just didn't do anything for me, nor does the tapered thickness that produces them. Personally I think the current Air form factor is done after this year as it no longer looks or feels either modern or more portable (especially compared to a 13" rMBP). The rumors about the Air line being replaced by a redesigned 12" retina machine next year would fit with that.
 
If I recall, the pre-unibody's ran pretty hot if you used it on your lap (due to the 5 year tech inside inside the pre-unibody). The air is much cooler and lighter.
 
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sfs244 said:
I've had my 13" MBA for a year, and I still prefer using my early 15" 2008 MBP. I'm trying to figure out why I like it better, but I can't put my finger on it. Maybe the anti-glare screen or the larger screen or just the feel to it. But for some reason it just feels better. Anyone feel the same way?

I bought the Air because the pro was freezing up all the time, but must have been a software issue because after an update it started running fine again. Thinking of selling the air and just keeping the pro
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Screen Size? I know I love my 15" MacBook Pro compared to my 13" MacBook Pro. Bigger capacity storage? I know some people also actually dont like how light the air is.
 
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