Any MacBook Air owners?

replicant_argent · 03-06-2009, 04:38 PM

It looks like it might be a fairly good platform for what my wife needs a laptop for, and we are thinking that it might be a good choice other than a new aluminum MacBook, thought I might pick a few brains if possible.
I think the Remote disc is a novel idea, and the lack of the optical drive isn't really a hassle unless you wanted to watch a movie on the spur of the moment. You can get the air superdrive if you want to carry an optical drive and you are still at a package of notebook and drive under 4 pounds. She is a teacher, so a Mac is the best choice as far as a platform and compatible with her software at school for grades and such and seamless integration.

Stog-a-Boy · 03-06-2009, 04:54 PM

I don't have one, but have played around with them alot at the Apple store and really like them. And you can get an Apple Refurbished one for $999.

http://store.apple.com/us/product/FB...mco=MjE0NDk5Mw

Blueface · 03-06-2009, 05:55 PM

Pete,
Only thing I don't like about them is the limited hardrive, along with the external CD/DVD.
I would think that is a hassle to need it and have to lug it.

However, if you don't need a larger hardrive and want something thin and light, no doubt the way to go.

I would go with the new MacBook myself over the Air.

loki · 03-06-2009, 06:01 PM

I just picked up a new white macbook and I love it. it's a little bigger but for what I need it for (pretty much what your wife needs it for) I'd pick the macbook over the air

replicant_argent · 03-06-2009, 07:36 PM

Just got back from the store. I have the white macbook myself, and it is a fine machine. We looked at the new unibody macbook, and it really looks like that for the extra couple hundred bucks over the 999 refurb mac air, a new unibody is the best choice, a bit more robust, and quite a bit lighter than the old version (like mine). The unibodys are 4.5 pounds, and the white ones are 5.0, which is a pretty nice reduction. I looked into the .me program, and that also looks like something that would be well worth the investment for what Beth and I do.

Blueface · 03-07-2009, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

Just got back from the store. I have the white macbook myself, and it is a fine machine. We looked at the new unibody macbook, and it really looks like that for the extra couple hundred bucks over the 999 refurb mac air, a new unibody is the best choice, a bit more robust, and quite a bit lighter than the old version (like mine). The unibodys are 4.5 pounds, and the white ones are 5.0, which is a pretty nice reduction. I looked into the .me program, and that also looks like something that would be well worth the investment for what Beth and I do.

Pete,
I have mobileme and it is indeed nice but I still have the jury out on the $99 per year crap. I just renewed it and I guess still sore over the fee.

03-06-2009, 04:38 PM	#1
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Any MacBook Air owners? It looks like it might be a fairly good platform for what my wife needs a laptop for, and we are thinking that it might be a good choice other than a new aluminum MacBook, thought I might pick a few brains if possible. I think the Remote disc is a novel idea, and the lack of the optical drive isn't really a hassle unless you wanted to watch a movie on the spur of the moment. You can get the air superdrive if you want to carry an optical drive and you are still at a package of notebook and drive under 4 pounds. She is a teacher, so a Mac is the best choice as far as a platform and compatible with her software at school for grades and such and seamless integration. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

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Stog-a-Boy Looks like I'm back... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Evan Location: Maryland Posts: 121 Trading: (0)	Re: Any MacBook Air owners? I don't have one, but have played around with them alot at the Apple store and really like them. And you can get an Apple Refurbished one for $999. http://store.apple.com/us/product/FB...mco=MjE0NDk5Mw __________________ -Evan

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Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Any MacBook Air owners? Pete, Only thing I don't like about them is the limited hardrive, along with the external CD/DVD. I would think that is a hassle to need it and have to lug it. However, if you don't need a larger hardrive and want something thin and light, no doubt the way to go. I would go with the new MacBook myself over the Air. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

03-06-2009, 06:01 PM	#4
loki H.A.T.E Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,484 Trading: (7)	Re: Any MacBook Air owners? I just picked up a new white macbook and I love it. it's a little bigger but for what I need it for (pretty much what your wife needs it for) I'd pick the macbook over the air

03-06-2009, 07:36 PM	#5
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Any MacBook Air owners? Just got back from the store. I have the white macbook myself, and it is a fine machine. We looked at the new unibody macbook, and it really looks like that for the extra couple hundred bucks over the 999 refurb mac air, a new unibody is the best choice, a bit more robust, and quite a bit lighter than the old version (like mine). The unibodys are 4.5 pounds, and the white ones are 5.0, which is a pretty nice reduction. I looked into the .me program, and that also looks like something that would be well worth the investment for what Beth and I do. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.