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    Rumor: "Apple Preparing An 11.6-Inch MacBook Air"

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Phil, Jul 16, 2010.

  1. Phil

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    Apple readies 11.6-inch MacBook Air and new iPod touch
     
    Phil, Jul 16, 2010
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    Why did he say that the iPod touch could be released in September or August? You would think that a person who is "in the know" would have seen the consistent trend of September iPod touch launches. It happened in 2007, 2008, and 2009. I don't see Apple breaking the pattern this year.

    The MBA news is cool though. I wonder if they will drop the price point with the drop in screen size.
     
    E30kid, Jul 16, 2010
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  3. Rodster

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    I was checking out the article which then led me to the Apple Store and noticed they came out with what looks like a redesigned Mac Mini. They do look nice. :cool:
     
    Rodster, Jul 16, 2010
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    Wow that is interesting an 11.6" Macbook Air. If it really gets released, I might have to buy one lol.
     
    jjahshik32, Jul 16, 2010
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    Yeah, this sounds genuinely interesting. They could call it,

    "Macbook Air 2: What the iPad should have been."

    Seriously though, I always liked the fit and finish of the rev 2 Macbook Air.
     
    electrosoft, Jul 16, 2010
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    A price drop and more USB ports would be nice
     
    Agent 608, Jul 16, 2010
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    So its basically the Apple Netbook? I'm not worrying tough, Jobs said the only think good about netbooks is that they're cheap, and this definitely won't be. :D
     
    Xhibit, Jul 17, 2010
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  8. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    :rolleyes:
     
    Khris, Jul 17, 2010
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    I wouldn't say its what the ipad should have been, its what the macbook air should have been.
     
    scadsfkasfddsk, Jul 17, 2010
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    How about making it in a circular form, put titanium on the outer portion of the case so that when you close it, you can throw it like a Frisbee.
     
    jjahshik32, Jul 18, 2010
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  11. L3vi

    L3vi Merry Christmas!

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    The New Macbook Air:

    "Now fits in a smaller manila envelope"
     
    L3vi, Jul 18, 2010
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    The new iPod touch intrigues me. If it has mostly the same internals as the iPhone 4 that would be a huge win for me. I could get it, instead of the iPhone 4, to continue development work and not have to bow to the need for a contract with the death star.
     
    Greg, Jul 18, 2010
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