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Why do some apple user hate the MBA

It's probably a brilliant device for people who want a thin laptop, but I don't. I want more power than what the MBA can give me so I'll be looking into a MB (size) or MBP (£100 more for a powerhouse) instead.

If I was given a MBA I'd keep it. But from my own money I'd rather buy one of Apple's other laptops.
 
I was looking at the sony x505 specs

Width
10.2 in
Depth
8.2 in
Height
0.8 in
Weight
1.7 lbs

Thinner,smaller and lighter then the macbook air and made 4 years ago. If mac made something with those kinda specs I would buy it.
 
puffnstuff said:
I was looking at the sony x505 specs

Width
10.2 in
Depth
8.2 in
Height
0.8 in
Weight
1.7 lbs

Thinner,smaller and lighter then the macbook air and made 4 years ago. If mac made something with those kinda specs I would buy it.
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What is the processor speed, HDD space, battery life etc?

Curious to know because most people compare the Air to the TZ, which does out spec the Air in a lot of ways, but carries a slower processor, smaller keyboard and screen, and higher price tag.
 
Nothing to add to this discussion except the fact that I would like to own a MacBook Air. It's a great second computer if you don't need all the extras. Hopefully the new year will bring me one. 🙂
 
Digital Skunk said:
What is the processor speed, HDD space, battery life etc?

Curious to know because most people compare the Air to the TZ, which does out spec the Air in a lot of ways, but carries a slower processor, smaller keyboard and screen, and higher price tag.
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You can't really compare the x505 performance wise to the air because its 4 years old.

Intel pentium M 1.1 ghz
20 gb hard drive
4hr battery
512 ram

I just like the form factor of the x505. If they could cram everything from the Air into something like the x505 that would be nice. The whole point of the Air was that it is suppose to be light as Air at least thats what I thought.
 
IMO

There is a sever lack of I/O
The MBA is very ugly (keyboard is no exception)
Besides being ugly the MB style keyboard is just horrible to use
The thing is way over priced for the functions it really can do
Other companies are releasing sub-notebooks that are better then the MBA (this usually takes other companies a few tries)

If I decided that I need a sub notebook I will most likely shoot for the Dell. It is just a better deal then the MBA, and there is I/Os.....
 
synth3tik said:
IMO

There is a sever lack of I/O
The MBA is very ugly (keyboard is no exception)
Besides being ugly the MB style keyboard is just horrible to use
The thing is way over priced for the functions it really can do
Other companies are releasing sub-notebooks that are better then the MBA (this usually takes other companies a few tries)

If I decided that I need a sub notebook I will most likely shoot for the Dell. It is just a better deal then the MBA, and there is I/Os.....
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What are you doing on a forum dedicated to the MBA? Just saying...
 
synth3tik said:
IMO

There is a sever lack of I/O
The MBA is very ugly (keyboard is no exception)
Besides being ugly the MB style keyboard is just horrible to use
The thing is way over priced for the functions it really can do
Other companies are releasing sub-notebooks that are better then the MBA (this usually takes other companies a few tries)

If I decided that I need a sub notebook I will most likely shoot for the Dell. It is just a better deal then the MBA, and there is I/Os.....
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I suppose it's just a matter of preference.

Air is beautiful.
I like Air's and MacBook's keyboards very much indeed. Most comfortable ever.

I agree it's expensive and wish it wasn't, but comparable notebooks are no cheaper.

I'd never buy something as horrible as Dell Mini or many other sub-notebooks.
 
I think that maybe you you got a dud or you didn't know how to use your computer properly. Your computer was actually rated a battery life of 3 hours 50 mins in speed mode to 6 hours in stamina mode.
http://66.102.9.104/search?q=cache:...0P+B+battery+4+hours&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=3&gl=uk
With Sony you should be able to get more battery life than the rated battery life that Sony gives your laptop. My laptop was rated 3 hours in speed mode (probably in performance mode with full brightness) to 6 hours in stamina mode.

Also you had the low entry model with a smaller capacity battery and not a premium black model with an LED screen which was also a bit lighter.

You claim that the MBA has better performance but just look at these test results here they do not back up what you are claiming. The battery life test was also done in speed mode and not stamina mode-
http://www.pcmag.com/image_popup/0,1871,iid=217459,00.asp
I own a premium SZ7/C and can get over 6 hours battery life with wifi on using 30% brightness in stamina mode in power saver. I should be able to pull of at least close to 7 hours with wifi of just doing office work.

I don't think that the MBA can get quite as much battery life as that.

I don't use any anti virus because i am careful about what i download.

Getting back to the topic though i don't hate the MBA i have owned about 4 Mac laptops but don't currently as there is none right for me. I would have liked the MBA to have been a smaller MBP instead and then i would have bought one. I tried a MB but they were not right for me.

Just look at the specs of the new Sony Z the premium SZ's replacement. The Z weighs 3.3lbs and the specs are great. For me Apple's portable range is a bit lacking.




Heavenkittykat said:
I don't know what you are trying to say by your last sentence. The SZ model that I had was SONY VAIO SZ 320 P/B. It is not a premium version of the SZ and I bought it last December 2006. Here is the link for the tech specshttp://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/model-documents.pl?mdl=VGNSZ320PB. When I bought this computer I clearly remember that advertised battery life for it was 3 hours only. In which case it usually last for 2.5 with normal usage.
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At the risk of hijacking the thread..... My wife is about to take delivery of her MBA. It will be her travelling system - the MBP will now stay home and act as a desktop system. I am her "tech support". Is there anything I need to know that is specific for the MBA? We both have MBPs, and I'm not uncomfortable diagnosing and fixing the minor issues that crop up. And to be honest, there are darn few issues! She uses it for internet research, and uses MS Office. Thats about it. She will use it mostly when she travels by air, the rest of the time she will use the MBP.

I can't think of anything that would be specifically a problem, but wanted to check with those of you with MBA experience. I've already bought her a USB hub and the USB-ethernet adapter.

I am sure she will Not become a MBA hater. The form factor of the MBA is perfect for her - light and small. All the tech stuff just bores her.

Thanks in advance...
 
snberk103 said:
At the risk of hijacking the thread..... My wife is about to take delivery of her MBA. It will be her travelling system - the MBP will now stay home and act as a desktop system. I am her "tech support". Is there anything I need to know that is specific for the MBA? We both have MBPs, and I'm not uncomfortable diagnosing and fixing the minor issues that crop up. And to be honest, there are darn few issues! She uses it for internet research, and uses MS Office. Thats about it. She will use it mostly when she travels by air, the rest of the time she will use the MBP.

I can't think of anything that would be specifically a problem, but wanted to check with those of you with MBA experience. I've already bought her a USB hub and the USB-ethernet adapter.

I am sure she will Not become a MBA hater. The form factor of the MBA is perfect for her - light and small. All the tech stuff just bores her.

Thanks in advance...
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I've only heard about core shutdowns and of course, the non-replaceable battery (if she flies business or first class then you'll need the MagSafe plane adapter).
 
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