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whiteonline

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Aug 19, 2011
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I bit the bullet and took delivery and finished configuring my new base space grey model MacBook.
For my use -- as a secondary machine -- it is working wonderfully. I wanted something more powerful (and flexible) than an iPad, more portable than the 13" Pro, and with a better screen than the Air. That is precisely where this little machine fits.
The only complaint is the price -- but when you're playing the early adopters game, it's expected. The CPU is (comparatively) weak, but that was a known before purchase.

Overall, this little machine is definitely a luxury as I already have a computer. However, the portability will help to keep me from my desk unless I have real work to perform. However, I can definitely state I would be really unhappy if it was my primary computer.
 
I REALLY would like to maybe see a 2nd screen size in V2. I mean every iMac and Macbook currently offer two screen sizes. Maybe something like this?

14" MBR with bumped specs compared to current, same sexy design but a bit larger footprint with more wrist rest area, and a 2nd USB C on the right side for $1299

12" MBR with same specs as this year, maybe a .1 or .2 ghz bump. Small GPU bump. $999

They drop the MBA 13" and keep the 11" around for budget & students for $799
 
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