Trade 1.8 SSD MBA for Macbook?

[Mikebuzzsaw]

Since new Macbook came out, who's trading in their MBA for the new Macbook? I'm tempted to swap, but portability is my number one need.


I will mainly use this computer for school and I lug it around everywhere. Mostly word, photoshop, music, games, etc. I have an imac at home to do the heavy work. Power in the MBA has been a bit lacking and it does heat up fast. I wonder if I should just jump to Macbook since its only 2lbs difference.

 

[aaandrewww]

2 pounds is quite a bit when you are carrying it around everywhere. I have a powerbook and a 17 inch macbook and they are about 2 pounds different in weight and my back certainly notices.

I wouldn't trade for that reason.

 

[Mikebuzzsaw]

anyone trading in their MBA?

 

[neiltc13]

Well if you went for the SSD option you clearly have plenty of money to waste on things. I got the new MacBook today and it is a great machine and it is highly recommended. I don't really see the point of the Air.

 

[bidwalj]

traded my air for the macbook due to my air's heating and core shut down problems. It was my only computer so it was more of a problem.


For lugging it around, you will clearly notice the weight difference. if you dont have core shut down problems, i would stick with the air