I travel locally in sales and would like something small(er) for contacts, calendar, marketing material, and other small programs. My question is should I get the Air, or a blackbook?
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if this is going to be a solely on the go computer where portability is a huge factor and power isn't, i'd think the Air would be better.
2 things to keep in mind...your budget and your use. If it wont be your primary laptop, take a good look at the Macbook Air but don't flip over the price. Ultra portables tend to carry a hefty price with them. If not, then the Macbook is an excellent product for the price.
Many people will argue about the Macbook Air not being strong enough but if you're not running intensive programs and only using it for basic emails, surfing, a little music, watch some movies and so on, then speed won't be a factor, at all. Here's a nice review from MacWorld. Good luck!
Many people will argue about the Macbook Air not being strong enough but if you're not running intensive programs and only using it for basic emails, surfing, a little music, watch some movies and so on, then speed won't be a factor, at all. Here's a nice review from MacWorld. Good luck!
The MBA screen is LED backlit, the MB's isn't. Besides that, I would go with the Macbook, simply due to its having a user-replaceable battery, an optical drive, and built in ports for several hundred dollars less than the MBA.
I cannot imagine that I will use the CD/DVD Media too often if ever. My thoughts were to use a larger back up device for my non-important items. I literally want to do some promotion/graphic work, emails, spreadsheets, and commonly performed work items.
Is there a big difference between LED and non LED?
Is there a big difference between LED and non LED?
but if everything is preloaded, why carry around the bigger machine?
and if internet access isn't necessary in that you won't have to use it for your presentations, the air is simpler and more unobtrusive imo.
sounds like you *want* the MBA. so go ahead and buy it. why do you need validation from this forum? just don't regret your purchase after you've got the thing and your credit card statement.
There are too many trade-offs and frustrations in maintaining an Air if you use it, and require it, for work. Blackbook.
Thanks..
The blackbook it is.
The extra 2 pounds will help build my strength which in turn will lead me to joining an NFL team....well maybe not.
I was more hung up on the screen than anything.
The blackbook it is.
The extra 2 pounds will help build my strength which in turn will lead me to joining an NFL team....well maybe not.
I was more hung up on the screen than anything.
Good decision. Glad to see that you did not fall into Job's stupid MBA marketing crappy trap. You'll love and Black MB!
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I ordered a refurb for $1299....I hope they are as good as new as everyone claims....
Thanks everyone! This place rules.
Thanks everyone! This place rules.
You get it in a plain brown box. That's the only difference I've ever seen with anyone buying a refurb. They're usually DOAs that, say, have had the logic board replaced and everything checked to spec. If you didn't see the plain box, you wouldn't know it wasn't a standard, sealed retail unit.
Great price. Please share your unboxing experience if you can
Hope you'll receive it soon!I have a 3 1/2 year old 12" PB and have been very happy with it. I travel a lot and wanted the smallest solution available. The PB has really done the job.
I recently took on a large project that uses a PLC programming module that only runs in Windows. Since I don't own a Windows machine, I decided to get a new Intel chip based machine and use one of the available virtual machine programs.
I seriously looked at the MBA during MacWorld SF. While it's an interesting platform, providing a minimalist package that is probably very competent in a wireless environment, it has too many limitations to fulfill my needs. And the price is somewhat higher than a loaded 13" black MB.
I received my 13" MB (detailed in my sig.) yesterday. Spent the night getting VMFusion, Windows XP and the PLC application going. No problems (except those between the earphones!!). Really seems to be the right choice. Now all I need is to find a USB to serial connector that will work and I'm all set.
The black MB is a beautiful package. Easy choice for me!
Jerry
I recently took on a large project that uses a PLC programming module that only runs in Windows. Since I don't own a Windows machine, I decided to get a new Intel chip based machine and use one of the available virtual machine programs.
I seriously looked at the MBA during MacWorld SF. While it's an interesting platform, providing a minimalist package that is probably very competent in a wireless environment, it has too many limitations to fulfill my needs. And the price is somewhat higher than a loaded 13" black MB.
I received my 13" MB (detailed in my sig.) yesterday. Spent the night getting VMFusion, Windows XP and the PLC application going. No problems (except those between the earphones!!). Really seems to be the right choice. Now all I need is to find a USB to serial connector that will work and I'm all set.
The black MB is a beautiful package. Easy choice for me!
Jerry
Yep my vote goes to the blackbook as well. You never know when you will need a Ethernet port, or a CD to pop in for your clients..
Don't forget about the replaceable hard drive (without a possible voiding of warranty). MBP doesn't have that advantage
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