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    A few questions about the Macbook Air?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Ghosthostile, Dec 6, 2010.

  1. Ghosthostile

    Ghosthostile Notebook Consultant

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    1) How durable is the macbook air? could it take any sort of punishment on the road.

    2) what are the specs in the current models?

    3) if the battery dies or you have RAM/HD problems how do you fix it?
     
    Ghosthostile, Dec 6, 2010
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    steve p Notebook Evangelist

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  3. CitizenPanda

    CitizenPanda Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    1) less than pro, better than gen 1
    2) apple.com
    3) replace for $130
     
    CitizenPanda, Dec 6, 2010
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  4. ClearSkies

    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    The only way to get into the current MBA models is with a 5-point Security Torx screwdriver (they don't use the std Torx T5s anymore). Given the screwdriver access change, it is highly unlikely that Apple will sell the MBA batteries at retail.

    For all RAM, SSD (these are custom blade variants) and battery issues you will have to return to Apple for repair. This model is most definitely not friendly in the user-maintenance dept.
     
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    Apple - Support - MacBook Air Out-of-warranty Battery Replacement Program

    Apple will charge you $130 and replace it for you.
     
    CitizenPanda, Dec 6, 2010
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    dikozh Notebook Enthusiast

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    If anybody has it, it is kind of weak in terms of specs - what can you do on it?
     
    dikozh, Dec 10, 2010
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  7. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    Not really, 1.4GHz core 2 Duo, 4GB DDR3, SSD, and an Nvidia 320m. Pretty decent IMO. You can o everything except for, mid level and up: gaming, video editing.

    Same as the MBP 13 but slower CPU really.
     
    Nick, Dec 10, 2010
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