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    MacBook Air Review! (56k go home!)

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by WilliamG, Mar 21, 2008.

  1. WilliamG

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    Heck yes. It's awesome. I just love the thing. :)
     
    WilliamG, Apr 1, 2008
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    Well, I would like a light (or lighter) machine... but, again, compared with other notebooks of similar kind I'm having a hard time deciding if the Air is truly better or just as good.
     
    J Untitled, Apr 1, 2008
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    Actually, I ultimately think that if it weren't for the battery and its short/shorter lifespan I would probably get one right now... but, alas, I guess for me it just ain't to be.
     
    J Untitled, Apr 1, 2008
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  4. Sam

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    Well, what makes you think you won't be sorry to be getting (say for example) a Dell? :p There's that risk there anytime, anywhere. Definitely try it out thoroughly, and choose what you think is best for you :).
     
    Sam, Apr 1, 2008
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  5. WilliamG

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    I think the Air is absolutely amazing, so there. :)
     
    WilliamG, Apr 1, 2008
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  6. ATC

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    I can afford to wait and in doing so I'm hoping for the second iteration of the MBA to have a slightly faster processor (2GHz maybe) and a larger SSD (128GB?) all for a lower price than the current high(er)-end model. Maybe before year end... :)
     
    ATC, Apr 1, 2008
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  7. WilliamG

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    Wait, wait, wait. That's all we do, for the culture industry owns us. Or you could just get one now and enjoy it. :)
     
    WilliamG, Apr 2, 2008
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  8. ATC

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    I know about waiting. But I just got my MBP within the last two months. I can (read "should") wait till the end of the year. :)
     
    ATC, Apr 2, 2008
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  9. Sam

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    You definitely should :p.
     
    Sam, Apr 2, 2008
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  10. WilliamG

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    Pffft..

    I just got my dad Applecare for this MBA. $149 on eBay for the win! :D I feel like with an Air you'd be MAD not to have Applecare.
     
    WilliamG, Apr 2, 2008
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    So is the MBA applecare the same as MBs, MBPs or a new package/SKU specific to the Air?

    I think applecare is a no brainer for all macs. The only thing is to not buy it from apple.
     
    ATC, Apr 2, 2008
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  12. WilliamG

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    The MBA Applecare is the same as the MB.
     
    WilliamG, Apr 2, 2008
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