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Many consumers think 2012 MacBook Air 11-inch is better than 13-inch version
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I love how so many reporters write articles on technical topics like computers, yet illustrate their lack of understanding of the basics:
Even if this is a simple typo, I see too many articles on computer-related topics written by reporters who clearly don't understand fully what they're writing about.
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It is not a simple typo, it demonstrates both a lack of comprehension AND the inability to do the minimum amount of research. And the failure of the editor to submit the article for any sort of technical review. Ignoring the Hz vs Byte stupidity for a moment...
The base model MBA comes with 4GB of RAM. so the author's recommendation to ensure you get at least 4GB of RAM is kind of idiotic. At least he could have spent 30 sec and browsed to Apple's website to find out the minimum specs.
So if he didn't research that basic bit of information, it means that he probably made everything else up as well.
idiotic columnist said:
Really? Cause I think the main difference is the screen dimensions and the size/weight of the case.
Deadline must have been ticking, and he filled his column with drivel.
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Writers for examiner.com are many things, but certainly not journalists. They generally regurgitate material from other places. Since there's no link to the CNN story we have no idea what he's actually talking about.
And neither does he.
And neither does he.
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But why??
I'd ask the people who wrote that article. They probably know better than me.
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I've owned both. My 13 was replaced by my Retina, and the 11 replaced an iPad. Both served very different needs. The 11 looks a bit cooler closed, but the 13 looks better open - there's considerably more workspace on the screen between the larger screen and higher resolution.
I don't think I'd want the 11 as a main laptop. Of course it's just fine in clamshell mode with an external monitor. Both are more than adequate for typical office tasks of spreadsheets, email, word processing and web. Indeed, both are more powerful than the computers we use in our office!
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The 11 inch is the new 13 inch.
The 13 inch is the new 15 inch.
The 15 inch is the new 17 inch.
The 13 inch is the new 15 inch.
The 15 inch is the new 17 inch.
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Many consumers can think whatever they want... but at the time of purchase, YOU should get whatever fits YOUR needs and budget the best way possible. Different people have different needs...
Different people have different needs...
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I searched for the CNN "technology minute" article or video they're quoting but couldn't find it.
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