I was just being sarcastic. I would not expect the new MacBook to be cheaper than a MacBook Air, and I don't think any of their computers should be cheaper than $1,000.I actually agree with you, a little. I know it is totally off topic from this thread, but I don't get the new Macbook. It is downgraded in most of its performance specs from the 11" MacBook Air, yet it is a lot more money. The new MB strikes me as a bargain entry computer, not a premium-priced laptop. I think that $499 is a bit low, but $699 seems like its sweet spot. I wonder how the sales have been compared to the MBA?