Linked by Thom Holwerda on Fri 29th Feb 2008 15:41 UTC
The envelope had been lying there on the minimalist desk all throughout Jobs' keynote. The rumours had been clear: Apple is going to launch a subnotebook, a sort of MacBook Mini. Despite the rumours, the collective gasp of amazement was clearly audible when Jobs pulled the MacBook Air out of the envelope. I have to admit, even I was all wowed. Consequently, you can imagine I was delighted when Apple NL agreed to loan me a review unit as soon as they had the MacBook Air in stock. Read on for the review.
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Member since:2008-02-29
The most sane and intelligent comment I've ever heard about this topic. Congratulations !
I carry my Macbook everywhere and I wish I could replace it for a lighter Macbook Air. It delivers simply much more than enough for almost everyone. The main drawback is it's high price.
Member since:2008-02-05
As someone who visits lots of corporate customers, I find it very strange that your friend doesn't miss an ethernet port on the Air...
About half the customers I visit have wireless networks (and will let me use them), all others require me to plug in...
I really can't understand how they think ethernet has lost relevance.
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2005-07-05
I thought your review was good Thom. Thanks.
I did want to comment on the lack of ports... I don't see that as a problem at all since the MacBook Air is for a specific kind of use.
I am a software engineer, so I use a 17" MacBook Pro. It gives me all the power I need, is lighter than all the Dells and HPs I've used in the past, and it has a nice, wide screen that lets me see as much code as possible. It is perfect for me.
My friend is a financial advisor and travels a lot and does a lot of presentations. He recently got a MacBook Air and he says that it is perfect for him because it is light, ultra portable, and provides every feature that he needs to successfully do his business. In other words, the MacBook Air is perfect for him.
I would never buy a MacBook Air for my job because it doesn't fit, but the MacBook Pro does. My friend feels the same about his MacBook Air.
Isn't it wonderful that Apple provides us with a choice?
I think the idea that every product should suite the needs of every individual is flawed, but perhaps that is just me.
Edited 2008-02-29 18:59 UTC