I'm pretty sure that the floppy disk was the industry standard when the first iMacs came out, the same thing will happen when the optical drive goes. we will have a lot of complaining, and then after a little while everyone will wonder why it took so long to get rid of the optical drive.
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I'm pretty sure that the floppy disk was the industry standard when the first iMacs came out, the same thing will happen when the optical drive goes. we will have a lot of complaining, and then after a little while everyone will wonder why it took so long to get rid of the optical drive.
No Ethernet and no video out and it'll be as good as a museum piece to me.
USB can handle Ethernet just fine, but video out is typically very limited when it comes to USB. However, limited or not Apple would be stupid not to provide the drivers to do so.
I'm still dubious on this one, even though the evidence is stacking up. There is something not right about it.
Although it's hard to tell, I looks bigger than I expected, IMO it should be between 7" & 10" to be significantly small enough for me to warrant buying one as a second computer. Which is the market I can only presume a product of this type is going for.
Also, on a computer of this size, I would get rid of the traditional keyboard and replace it with a multi-touch screen.
Also, if it's multi-touch and > 10" thats a very expensive screen.
Also, I dont like the slope, although it's probably just inevitable evolution.
Although it's hard to tell, I looks bigger than I expected, IMO it should be between 7" & 10" to be significantly small enough for me to warrant buying one as a second computer. Which is the market I can only presume a product of this type is going for.
Also, on a computer of this size, I would get rid of the traditional keyboard and replace it with a multi-touch screen.
Also, if it's multi-touch and > 10" thats a very expensive screen.
Also, I dont like the slope, although it's probably just inevitable evolution.
Honestly I'd hope so.
It just doesn't make any sense not to Wi-Fi sync, when I'm SSHing into my iPod I constantly get 500-600 kbps from my Mac, which seems much faster then iTunes through USB.
Not only that, it's just far more convenient. I feel like wrapped in wires here on my desk with just the mighty mouse, keyboard.
But back to the MB, I'm kind of weary of ultra portables. Sure the size and weight is great, but I'm perfectly fine with the MBs of today's weight, and hope that if it's really a SUB notebook it will be sub priced as well.
more air
Love the macbook air BUT:
There's more.
Air tunes now. Air video tomorrow.
Streaming video from itunes to any apple screen device (eg iphone and itouch)
Apple TV2 will be itouch for big screen (add bluetooth and safari)
What are you going to enter data with? Wireless BT keyboard.
What about a mouse to use from your sofa? New Apple remote with multitouch trackpad.
BTW Apple TV upgradeable with BT/USB dongle and software update.
Love the macbook air BUT:
There's more.
Air tunes now. Air video tomorrow.
Streaming video from itunes to any apple screen device (eg iphone and itouch)
Apple TV2 will be itouch for big screen (add bluetooth and safari)
What are you going to enter data with? Wireless BT keyboard.
What about a mouse to use from your sofa? New Apple remote with multitouch trackpad.
BTW Apple TV upgradeable with BT/USB dongle and software update.
I'm not saying that the CD shouldn't be gotten rid of I am just saying right now I don't think would be the best time to get rid of it.
Why should it be such a small display? I personally wouldn't want to be surfing the net on a 7" screen. I want to understand why everyone wants this tiny screen in a laptop. I personally want a 12 or 13" screen in a 2 pound or less laptop with zero heat. Doesn't everyone else want that? LOL
With a name like MacBookAir, I'm going to predict no wired connections, which was a rumor referred to in the article.
I'll repeat my earlier prediction of a new Airport Express, but with multiple fully functional USB ports to make up for no ports on the MacBookAir.
Perhaps the battery could be charged via an accompanying stand, or wireless dock, using inductive coupling or something.
I'll repeat my earlier prediction of a new Airport Express, but with multiple fully functional USB ports to make up for no ports on the MacBookAir.
Perhaps the battery could be charged via an accompanying stand, or wireless dock, using inductive coupling or something.
And a girly Ducati isn't for contractors hauling lumber. What's your point?
This whole "in the air" thing just made sense to me.
Apple wouldn't base banners on one product alone, they would however base it on the technology inside a product. Last years "The first 30 years were just the beginning" lead to the iPhone, a beginning for Apple in the cellular department. This year it's going to be the technology built into the MacBook Air and how else they will use that technology.
One thing out of all the rumours is for certain though, it will not have wireless power. I'm stating that right now. If it doesn't have a power cord, it will plug into that iMac display device and charge that way. Or it will be like a digital camera and have a separate battery charging station type thing were you could charge a battery and then swap it into your MacBook. Thus the only way it can be 100% wireless.
Those are just my thoughts.
As for tomorrow, I can't wait.
MacBook Air, updated MacBook Pro's, new Apple Cinema Display's.
Consider today MWSF 2008 Eve.
Apple wouldn't base banners on one product alone, they would however base it on the technology inside a product. Last years "The first 30 years were just the beginning" lead to the iPhone, a beginning for Apple in the cellular department. This year it's going to be the technology built into the MacBook Air and how else they will use that technology.
One thing out of all the rumours is for certain though, it will not have wireless power. I'm stating that right now. If it doesn't have a power cord, it will plug into that iMac display device and charge that way. Or it will be like a digital camera and have a separate battery charging station type thing were you could charge a battery and then swap it into your MacBook. Thus the only way it can be 100% wireless.
Those are just my thoughts.
As for tomorrow, I can't wait.
MacBook Air, updated MacBook Pro's, new Apple Cinema Display's.
Consider today MWSF 2008 Eve.
For all the angled haters like myself. Plus more room for battery, goodies inside!
And yes, I'm also an 'Air' hater.
EDIT: Gah! I just realized I forgot FireWire for the external optical drive! Imagine it to the right of the MagSafe
YES! Perfect!
I thought the original mockup looked ugly.
I took off the round back part cause it made it look whale-like.
Then I animated it.
http://img136.imageshack.us/my.php?image=macbookairuu6.swf
Press the button on the side for FUN!
I took off the round back part cause it made it look whale-like.
Then I animated it.
http://img136.imageshack.us/my.php?image=macbookairuu6.swf
Press the button on the side for FUN!
I agree. However, people were freaking out about the lack of a physical keyboard on the iPhone and everything turned out all good. They know what they are doing.
Saying that, I wouldn't want to own this. If it's this small it is probably very limited. I'd rather keep my MacBook Pro.
looks awsome. i dont really care cuz my macbook is only 6 months oldtv and new tv. CANT WAIT!
Well if if is an issue that you like the device... Once your Macbook is Out of Date in 4, 5 years (or whatever your prefer update cycle is) then you will have a mature new Mac Model to choose from. The main rule of thumb is don't get version 1 of a product unless you..
A. Have a desperate need of such a product and it will greatly improve your life even with any issues.
B. You have enough money to get one without causing a change in your life style. And you think it is cool but if it doesn't work as advertised nothing gained nothing lost...
Myself I waited a Long time for a Gen II MacBook Pro to come out. From a Powerbook 667 Mhz. But it was worth getting a stable system without the issues that gen I models have.
my point is simple. you need a powerful/fast computer to do design work, time is money; and this little "girl" ain't going to save you time.
this little skinny "girl" is more for those business or law dudes. Email and MS Word, low power programs.
this is what i can see would be useful to me. anything less would be a dealbreaker for me.
less than $2000
13 inch screen (anything less than 13 inch is too small for me)
dual core with 1.6 GHz minimum
2 GB ram
integrated graphics
minimum 60 GB flash based HD
full keyboard
2 USB ports
ethernet port via USB adapter
trackpad
SD card reader (can be used as expansion slot for 8 GB or 16GB cards)
wifi and bluetooth
dvi out
microphone, speaker, camera
audio & microphone connectors
hopefully dock connector
external DVD drive
less than 3 pounds
firewire would be nice but not necessary
less than $2000
13 inch screen (anything less than 13 inch is too small for me)
dual core with 1.6 GHz minimum
2 GB ram
integrated graphics
minimum 60 GB flash based HD
full keyboard
2 USB ports
ethernet port via USB adapter
trackpad
SD card reader (can be used as expansion slot for 8 GB or 16GB cards)
wifi and bluetooth
dvi out
microphone, speaker, camera
audio & microphone connectors
hopefully dock connector
external DVD drive
less than 3 pounds
firewire would be nice but not necessary
all this hubub about the ultra thin portable makes me think they wont release a new macbook pro, it seems like this will be their big announcment and that makes me sad,. not because im not looking forward to seeing this thing, but becasue the macbook pro is overdue for an update! and ive been waiting for this keynote to buy my macbook pro. what are the chances that a new macbook pro will show up as well?
and ive been waiting for this keynote to buy my macbook pro. what are the chances that a new macbook pro will show up as well?Right. So why is this any less useful to the people it will be marketed towards? If you need a powerful computer, great, Apple has some nice ones. But they don't have a thin, light machine. Hopefully tomorrow they will.
i already have a 13" laptop, and its annoyingly bulky. I want something that can fit (at a squeeze) in my jacket pocket, car glove compartment, rucksac, handbag (girlfriends)