MacBook Air i7 (2011) Unboxing and First Look

[Chilla Frilla]

What's going down guys

I just uploaded my complete high definition Unboxing and First Look video of the new 1.8GHz i7 MacBook Air. I thought it would be helpful to some if I shared it here.

You can check it out at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2X-mFQr-BU

Enjoy.

 

[joejoejoe]

When you post your review can you test how the fans are in the i7? Does the laptop get really hot and noisy when you're watching HD videos or skyping?

 

[Airforcekid]

Thanks for uploading love these videos also a heat review and gaming (graphics) video would be nice too.

 

[Samsumac]

Sorry, I found it boring...

 

[Chilla Frilla]

When you post your review can you test how the fans are in the i7? Does the laptop get really hot and noisy when you're watching HD videos or skyping?

I'll be sure to cover fan noise and heat. I haven't had much time to test the notebook yet, but I'll let you know!

 

[Chilla Frilla]

Thanks for uploading love these videos also a heat review and gaming (graphics) video would be nice too.

No problem, glad to hear you enjoyed it!

 

[astrofaes]

Thanks for the video - it's making me very jealous
I hope my online order arrives soon. The estimated delivery date is 2nd August

By the way, could you add the model numbers and details of your SSD and display to this thread please?
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1192807/
(all the instructions are in the first post)

 

[Beaverman3001]

Hope to see some WoW testing per usual your reviews!

 

[clactonlad]

Hey thanks for this! Any chance you could test handbrake conversion times?

Thanks!

 

[Chilla Frilla]

Thanks for the video - it's making me very jealous
I hope my online order arrives soon. The estimated delivery date is 2nd August

By the way, could you add the model numbers and details of your SSD and display to this thread please?
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1192807/
(all the instructions are in the first post)

You're very welcome, it'll will be worth the wait!

I'll add numbers in there right now.

 

[andmm]

Is the 256GB ssd faster then the 128gb?
Does Lion support TRIM?

 

[Markus80]

How is the screen compared to the older MBA?

I was sold on MBA until I saw the screens at the store. I really want an ultra portable, reliable laptop with a good screen...

 

[CubeHacker]

How is the screen compared to the older MBA?

I was sold on MBA until I saw the screens at the store. I really want an ultra portable, reliable laptop with a good screen...

Its the same screen as the '10 model. If you are looking for a quality screen, look elsewhere, such as the Pro's.

 

[Chilla Frilla]

Hope to see some WoW testing per usual your reviews!

Of course!

 

[Haribokart]

Nice video, look forward to hearing how loud the fans are on the i7

 

[Samwise13]

also battery life! I've been worried about it being poor on the i7. comparison to the i5 would also be good. Thanks for your work!

 

[aristobrat]

I'll be sure to cover fan noise and heat. I haven't had much time to test the notebook yet, but I'll let you know!

Thanks, that's what I'm most curious about.

That, and if they can do the 450mbps Wi-Fi like the current generation MBPs and iMacs can.

http://www.yourdailymac.net/2011/05...-wi-fi-on-your-2011-spec-macbook-pro-or-imac/

 

[Chilla Frilla]

Hey thanks for this! Any chance you could test handbrake conversion times?

Thanks!

No problem! I'm planning on including some performance tests in the Review video.

 

[Chilla Frilla]

Nice video, look forward to hearing how loud the fans are on the i7

Thanks!

 

[Chilla Frilla]

How is the screen compared to the older MBA?

I was sold on MBA until I saw the screens at the store. I really want an ultra portable, reliable laptop with a good screen...

Its the same screen as the '10 model. If you are looking for a quality screen, look elsewhere, such as the Pro's.

Yes, the screen seems to be the same as the last generation model. It's not as up to par with the MacBook Pro, but in my opinion it's usable for something like the Air.

 

[Chilla Frilla]

Thanks, that's what I'm most curious about.

That, and if they can do the 450mbps Wi-Fi like the current generation MBPs and iMacs can.

http://www.yourdailymac.net/2011/05...-wi-fi-on-your-2011-spec-macbook-pro-or-imac/

Thanks for the tip! I'll be sure to investigate.

 

[Chilla Frilla]

also battery life! I've been worried about it being poor on the i7. comparison to the i5 would also be good. Thanks for your work!

Sure thing!

 

[Gemütlichkeit]

Sorry, I found it boring...

not enough explosions?

 

[Abyssgh0st]

Please tell me the screen comments aren't suggesting that the 13" MBPs are better.

 

[vty]

Did I miss it, or have you conveniently left the MBA size (11 or 13) out of every title/post?

I had to watch the video to figure out you were reviewing a 13".