In 2000 I bought a G4 450 Sawtooth, 1st generation Power PC G4 tower. My next computer. In 2007, some 7 1/2 yrs later, I bought a 2.8Ghz 24" iMac, paid cash. Upgrade seldom. Use longtime. Carry no debt.
Although the MBA is not going to be the only computer in the house here, why knock the idea of someone using it as their only computer?
If someone wants to get something they really like, and use it as their only computer, that is perfectly fine to me. Shoot I have a good feeling I won't be touching anything but my MBA. I can't imagine why I would NEED to use the other computer if the MBA is right in front of me.
You're right. Plenty of people will use this as their primary computer. I know a ton of business people (the kind that can readily afford an MBA) who will use it as their only computer. If all you need is Word and PowerPoint, or the Mac equivalents, and portability is a key factor, the MBA is a perfect computer. The people on this forum, particularly the naysayers, represent neither the average consumer, nor, most likely, the MBA's target audience.
. . .Consumerism is big drug resist it as long as you can![]()
Ok I am done sounding parental
Jeez, from your sig it looks like your resistance is pretty low . . .![]()
On a more aggressive note, why are their so many people trying to tell me that I wont like the Air cause it wont do as a "primary machine". Back up open your mind to some other wavelengths (perhaps not as logical and intelligent as your but nonetheless different). Seriously people what does a college bound senior need with a Macbook Pro? Or a Macbooks extra features (cd/ports/etc.)? One who no longer games and has no desire to tinker. Whats that extra power/goodstuff for? Im not going to use it.
Admit it, stop telling us to be "cool" and tune to a "different wavelength" you just want the latest bling.
Generally when I do buy new things its generally the latest and greatest models. Is there something wrong with that?
When the first Anroid phones start coming out is it a bad thing to want them if they are better then the iphone?
Sounds like your almost suggesting my views/wants are lower then your views/understandings.
And yes the "latest bling" is definitely appealing -- not a saint but just a shallow shallow fellow.
But cutting the crap mac = bling. Its highly priced hardware. Laptop wise especially.
I do have legitimate reasons to look into a MBA but just like any other techie junkie the need for shiny new things is well our nature.
Sure you do, but you don't say stuff like how you do not need "extra features" on a Macbook, wishes to spend prudently, and THEN say you want the MBA in the same breath. I do not wish to add to what countless other posters have said, but perhaps you should reassess your needs?
Yes, to me a MBA does fall into "needless bling category". I think TrustedReviews says it best "You see the X505VP was a design statement and a technology showcase at the time, whereas as the MacBook Air is simply a design statement."