Apple MacBook Air
The Apple ultra thin laptop is quite a piece on engineering, packed with the latest technology (custom-built Intel processor, backlit LED display, multitouch). The design is very Apple like, simple, elegant and functional. The tech-specs are decent for an ultra-portable laptop: 13,3" display, full keyboard, 2gb ram, 1.6-1.8 Ghz core 2 duo Intel processor, 80gb hdd, wireless(n), iSight webcam and the price tag starts at $1,799.
I don't like the fact that it doesn't have an optical unit (there is an optional external one for an extra 100$). I think that the dvd is not dead yet.. not by far.
The presence of only one usb port is also a setback. I think that a minimum of 3 usb ports are needed for everyday use.
Ethernet is also missing, a big issue for some users. I haven't seen a Mic input (there is a Built-in omnidirectional microphone), which could be an issue for some people who want to use the macbook air for presentations.
The standard 80gb hdd has 4200 rpm.. slow. You can opt for the 64gb solid state drive, but that will cost you an extra $999.
If you sum up everything, the macbook air remains an impressive product. I think that the only major setback to getting one remains the price.. starting at $1799. I've configured a macbook air with the 1.8 Ghz (a must) processor, usb superdrive, usb ethernet, remote and it costs $2,246.00. Also you can add to this the cost of a usb hub.. and you'll have to pay about $2,300 .. a big price tag for the computing power you get.
Personally I would buy a MacBook.. you get more for $800 less and you get everything built-in, no external superdrives and ethernet.
http://www.apple.com/macbookair/
MacBook.. you get more for $800 less and you get everything built-in, no external superdrives and ethernet.
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18 January, 2008| Posted by: Andrei in Apple
