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Apple Ramping Up New MacBook Air Production in July [Update]

twoodcc said:
looking forward to the update to the Air. i might just get me one this time. please give us 4 gb of ram standard!
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4GB Standard and Backlit keyboard and my credit card will jump out of my wallet!
 
I don't see why they couldn't manufacture the Airs and then hold them in a warehouse until the keychain drive with Lion on it is ready, which is probably added as part of the final packaging step anyway. Then at least they could have a large number pretty much ready to ship the day the final Lion build goes out. They probably have a way to quickly copy the OS onto the internal SSD rapidly.
 
"Note that separately we have heard that Apple is tentatively targeting the 3rd week of July for the MacBook Air launch, but that this date could always change. "

The longer they push the release date the less incentive I have to buy the MBA and simply wait for the new redesigned MBP that they are gonna release next year... and yes I know they want to ship it with LION preinstalled but not all apple users are idiots, some of us know how to upgrade our system software... I WANT MY SANDY BRIDGE MACBOOOK AIR AND I WANT NAWWWWWWWWW!
 
I hope they release a 17" version with optional retractable legs so it can also be used as a T.V tray. Sorry but some of these "I hope is has [insert whatever] here" are funny. And were is the "No Blu-Ray no buy!" crowd? :D
 
Regarding the backlit keyboard as a deal breaker...

Do you guys know that the letters F & J have a little bump? Do you know why? The reason is so you can find them quickly in the dark by your sense of touch, place your index fingers on them, and you are set to start typing.

No need for a backlit keyboard to write in the dark.
 
wish list:

- matte screen
- smaller bezel (so bigger screen or smaller footprint)
- backlit keyboard
- i7 processor
- SD slot on base model
 
erpetao said:
Regarding the backlit keyboard as a deal breaker...

Do you guys know that the letters F & J have a little bump? Do you know why? The reason is so you can find them quickly in the dark by your sense of touch, place your index fingers on them, and you are set to start typing.

No need for a backlit keyboard to write in the dark.
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Seriously, the backlight is kind of cool, but I never miss it when switching between my MBP and Dell work laptop. Learning to touch type is much more productive than whining about the lack of backlight on the Air. Would I mind Apple bringing this feature back? No, but only if it didn't affect the price, battery life, size, or weight.
 
I bet that if they have the MBAs priced below a thousand.. they would sell close to 8 million. I would buy one.. and my church would buy a bunch.
 
HiRez said:
I don't see why they couldn't manufacture the Airs and then hold them in a warehouse until the keychain drive with Lion on it is ready, which is probably added as part of the final packaging step anyway. Then at least they could have a large number pretty much ready to ship the day the final Lion build goes out. They probably have a way to quickly copy the OS onto the internal SSD rapidly.
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If the macbook airs were ready, why didnt Apple just release them with the current OSX and then just offer everyone who bought them a free download of LION when it was ready? Grrrrrrrrrrrrr!
 
regandarcy said:
If the macbook airs were ready, why didnt Apple just release them with the current OSX and then just offer everyone who bought them a free download of LION when it was ready? Grrrrrrrrrrrrr!
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Right, they did that with the transition from OSX Leopard to Snow Leopard. But I guess the volumes are too large this time. Then they are running the risk that too many people will not upgrade (soon) maybe?
 
SCMW said:
I want my apps on my laptop, I use 60% of my computer time with app like programs and 40% on others like InDesign and the likes. But I would love to have a 3G capable MB Air so I can really be mobile when I need to.

Now I carry my Macbook, iPad & iPhone so please Apple, help your aging users to carry around less stuff instead of more ;)
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But you carry an iPhone... Mobile Hotspot, Tethering? Why is 3G in an MBA necessary?
 
Mackblack said:
The longer they push the release date the less incentive I have to buy the MBA and simply wait for the new redesigned MBP that they are gonna release next year... and yes I know they want to ship it with LION preinstalled but not all apple users are idiots, some of us know how to upgrade our system software... I WANT MY SANDY BRIDGE MACBOOOK AIR AND I WANT NAWWWWWWWWW!
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I'm sure Apple thought long and hard about the .01% of exceptionally brilliant users like you, and the implications of not releasing the new MBA with Lion, when planning the production and release of the MBA. :rolleyes:

regandarcy said:
If the macbook airs were ready, why didnt Apple just release them with the current OSX and then just offer everyone who bought them a free download of LION when it was ready? Grrrrrrrrrrrrr!
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Children...
 
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live4mark said:
The latter half of 2011 is shaping up to be a rather eventful time for Apple. I'm looking forward to all of the new developments.
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I agree! There will be much to absorb :)
 
peskaa said:
Did your magic ball tell you this? SB is obvious, 8GB is certainly possible, but Thunderbolt is also a given as it is Apple's newest I/O standard that will be in all their computers from now on. No idea why you think it won't be added.
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Oh look everyone we have an Apple employee in our presence. He CLEARLY knows everything :rolleyes: I was just offering my views about alls that is going to be updated and I don't think Thunderbolt will be added. They barely offer enough ports on the MBA as it is. As port space is very important on the MBA I really don't think they will until it has taken off properly.
 
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Marx55 said:
Most MacBook Air sold are of the 11.6-inch model. Why having less battery and power? Because in this kind of computer people want mobility. That is why a 7-inch (or so) MacBook Air will outsell any other MacBook.
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Azathoth said:
I disagree - price is a v important reason for ppl purchasing the 11inch MBA (rather than the 13 inch) - there is a 470 USD difference between base 11inch and base 13inch where I live.
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Nope. If price was the key, then people would buy a MacBook instead of an expensive underpowered MacBook Air.

The real advantage of the Air is the weight and the size. Actually, when only the 13-inch MacBook Air was available, some people said that a lighter and smaller model was not a good idea, yet sales have proven the contrary with the MacBook Air 11-inch outselling the larger one. I would pay up to 6,000 USD for a 7-inch MacBook Air (400 to 600 g). Even with 2 h battery or so.
 
Marx55 said:
Nope. If price was the key, then people would buy a MacBook instead of an expensive underpowered MacBook Air.

The real advantage of the Air is the weight and the size. Actually, when only the 13-inch MacBook Air was available, some people said that a lighter and smaller model was not a good idea, yet sales have proven the contrary with the MacBook Air 11-inch outselling the larger one. I would pay up to 6,000 USD for a 7-inch MacBook Air (400 to 600 g). Even with 2 h battery or so.
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Wow you are pretty sure with that "nope" aren't you? Perhaps you're forgetting about the people who want to choose out of the cheaper of the 2 lightweight laptops. Not everyone's going for power, maybe they want portability.
 
cvaldes said:
Uh, they are priced below a thousand.

The entry-level 11" MBA is listed at $999. You and your church can go nuts.
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I think ghostlyorb means more than just the base 11" MBA, which can hardly count as a proper laptop for an institution.
 
Adding to the usual upgrading hyperbole of an expensive piece of hardware¨

MB Air upgrade Fantasy Wish list :D:D

i8 cpu - ulv cpu specially baked for apple - its desktop counterpart will be installed in the upcoming mb pro's.. We do not want any pesky ulv i7 cpu's. Samsung, lenovo, acer and all other uncool companies can have those

Thunderbolt and usb 3.0 ports - Just because the great Apple one wants to kill mb -pro sales . Air is the future!

Backlit keyboard - Just to piss off the blind-typing folks

4 GB Ram standard on the motherboard - upgraded to 8 GB by the user
via a special, magical, slot only a Mac could have.

And of course ... Intel HD graphics HD3500, better than the Nvidia GeForce 320M--

Choice of matt and glossy screens. (not that the current one is that glossy)

An even longer-lasting battery

OS X -Lion (King of the apple orchard special edition)

Booklet with his Steveness endorsing the new MB air ( signed by the deity himself)


Even after all these, human nature would still not be content...... :cool:
 
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That's just crazy talk. There is a line between portability and usability and a 7" MBA clearly crosses that line. As Steve has already stated Apple has no interest in the 7" tablet market why would you think they would even consider a 7" laptop?
 
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