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Apple Announces New 13.3-Inch and 11.6-Inch MacBook Air Models with Flash Storage
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thats why they are not called "laptops" because they get very hot, and are not supposed to be sat in your lap...they are all aluminum, so heat is always going to be there, hence again they are not called laptops...
Jobs looked and sounded bad, hope it will not end soon.
...but I like the new airs. Problem for me: still no 3G option! Well, tethering is only kludging...
...but I like the new airs. Problem for me: still no 3G option! Well, tethering is only kludging...
11" must have reduced size track pad
This class could become interesting with forthcoming chips.
This class could become interesting with forthcoming chips.
Scott, you need to fly over to the States and pick up a Macbook. With the Aussie dollar 1:1, there's no excuse! I know Aussies who fly over just to go shopping.
But I feel your pain. I never bought anything while I was down under because of the ridiculous prices.
Tech Specs on the MBA indicate that the RAM is "Onboard," so you should spend the extra $100 on the 4GB of RAM upgrade.
The real fun begins when iFixit gets their hands on these - I'll be darn curious to know if the SSD is also soldered, or with some crafty case cracking and the right part, could be upgraded in size.
Why are people complaining about Core 2 Duo? It's faster and lower power than Core i3.
Better yet, means we can still have nvidia graphics.
With Core i3 you'd be taking a step backwards in power consumption, speed, and you'd fall backwards down a cliff in terms of graphics performance.
How many times does it have to be said that Core 2 Duo + nvidia graphics is an infinitely better combination than Core i3 and Intel graphics?
The only real complaint about the MacBook Air is the lack of 4GB of RAM standard. That means the REAL starting price point is plus $100.
Better yet, means we can still have nvidia graphics.
With Core i3 you'd be taking a step backwards in power consumption, speed, and you'd fall backwards down a cliff in terms of graphics performance.
How many times does it have to be said that Core 2 Duo + nvidia graphics is an infinitely better combination than Core i3 and Intel graphics?
The only real complaint about the MacBook Air is the lack of 4GB of RAM standard. That means the REAL starting price point is plus $100.
that $949 price point (for students) is SO enticing. but only having 64gb of flash memory is not. i'm torn.
Agreed. This - not the iPad - is their response to the netbook. The iPad is another animal altogether.
Also, as Jobs kept saying, this is the future of laptops. Because they now have to compete with things like iPhones and iPads, they have to be 'more portable'. Hand in hand with that, they have to be 'more convenient' ('instant on'). That means, for one thing, flash drives are mandatory. The App Store for OSX also helps satisfy the strong desire for convenience.
I have a 17" unibody MBP. It has become, as I knew it would, my 'desktop' computer. In the context of current portable devices - iPhones, iPads, netbooks, etc. - it's a bit absurd to think of a laptop as 'portable' for anything beyond room to room.
I think this trend will kind of cannibalize the market for iMacs, though. if your Air, iPhone or iPod is your portable and your 'laptop' is your desktop, what will happen to iMacs? I suspect that, in order to remain viable, they will (as some here have speculated) run a transparently multiple-OS (OSX/iOS) system with a touchscreen (that folds down to horizontal mode for use as such) and a wireless mouse with a gyroscope (for iOS apps requiring such, but also for OSX apps).
I don't know about you, but I think such a device would be a huge hit.
Grading on a Curve
Since your Value grade appears to be based on the relative pricing of the Air and the MacBook, would you give a higher grade, let's say a B, if they raised the price of the MacBook?
Since your Value grade appears to be based on the relative pricing of the Air and the MacBook, would you give a higher grade, let's say a B, if they raised the price of the MacBook?
There's also US state sales taxes that aren't shown on the US Apple Store that you need to factor in. So the AU pricing really isn't that bad, all things considered.
When I upgrade in 2012 late I really hope then the 11.6" Model will have a 2.6GHz NEW Processor and 512GB SSD + Storage. I'm happy after that!
...Indeed... but I'd be happier with a 15" MBP with that display, 2.8GHz Intel Core i7 as standard - then I'll parting with my cash
2GB of RAM is still plenty for most users. Open your activity monitor sometime. Unless you're doing video or have a huge Photoshop file open you're not going to need more RAM than that. Most people who buy the base Air are going to use it as a internet portal/email/photo/music machine. If that changes you can upgrade. Simple.
It's amazing how many people still think having more RAM magically makes your computer "go faster." It's all relative to how you use the machine. If all you are doing is retouching an iPhoto or surfing in Safari having 4GB of RAM won't make a lick of difference.
It's amazing how many people still think having more RAM magically makes your computer "go faster." It's all relative to how you use the machine. If all you are doing is retouching an iPhoto or surfing in Safari having 4GB of RAM won't make a lick of difference.
That's possibly what apple wants. It's a great PC for people on the go with fairly low processing needs, witch isn't quite represented by people in the MR forum and is probably a very large amount of apple's market share.
I think the 13" MBP was the best selling computer for apple simply because people wanted a mac laptop and thought they might as well get it in aluminium for a small premium over the MB, not because it's faster. I think apple hopes to drive the people towards the MBA hence "the next generation of macbooks"