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    apple ultra portable?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by stevo101, Aug 23, 2009.

  1. stevo101

    stevo101 Notebook Enthusiast

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    does anyone know if apple will be making an ultra-portable anytime soon?!? i prefer apples to windows but i dont like the big size and im not a fan of the air.
     
    stevo101, Aug 23, 2009
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  2. chyidean

    chyidean Notebook Evangelist

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    There's a tablet rumored to be coming out soon. The release was eventually estimated to be Q4 2009 but a bunch of "analysts" and those "familiar with the situation" convinced the public that it would be released Q1 2010.
     
    chyidean, Aug 23, 2009
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    The macbook Air is apples ultra-portable.... so if you don't like it then your gonna be out of luck with apple. As stated they "may" make a tablet to compete in the netbook market, but thats a big may. Now that the price has come down on the Air its actually a pretty decent machine, perhaps go and play with one for a bit it, it might change your mind in person.

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    p.s the air hasn't seen an update in a while, so its possible that it could get a refresh in Jan/Feb 10.
     
    Underpantman, Aug 23, 2009
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  4. Luke1708

    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    yeah and i read somewhere that the 9400m in it is underclocked
     
    Luke1708, Aug 23, 2009
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    macfix Notebook Enthusiast

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    I enjoy reading all the speculation, and would be excited to see apple release something (tablet?) between the iPod Touch and the macbook air.
     
    macfix, Aug 30, 2009
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    mr__bean Notebook Evangelist

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    "big size"

    Most netbooks that people buy now are 10 - 11 inches, the macbook is 13 inches it is hardly much of a jump
     
    mr__bean, Aug 30, 2009
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    The difference from 10" to 13" is far bigger than 13" to 15."

    The Air is more of an ultra-thin than an ultra-portable. Many people would rather have a much thicker laptop (1 to 1.2") with a smaller footprint.
     
    applebook, Aug 30, 2009
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    In cramped coach airline seats, the difference between 10" and 13.3" seems HUGE.
     
    macfix, Aug 30, 2009
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