New Macbook: Just hot Air?
So I was one of the millions of people who weren’t lucky enough to be able to go to Macworld. As such, I was constantly hitting the refresh button on my browser so I could get the latest of what was happening from those who were posting blow by blow commentary.
At the tail end of the hour long keynote address, Steve Jobs reveals the newest Macbook, the Macbook Air. Touted as the thinest Laptop in the world, it is certainly impressive to look at. However, once past that, things start to get a little drab.
Aside from the rather puny processor, and lack of external ports (only 1 USB), and lack of HDD space, it is really not a great machine. Oh, I would not say no if I was presented with one, but I would certainly not spend $1800 just for the novelty of putting my precious mac into an envelope.
You can get the news and highlights and video on these other sites. Apples newest creation can be found here if you want to check it out.
Personally, though, I won’t be pining for this one. Mostly because my Macbook Pro totally kicks that ones ass. The Time Capsule, on the other hand, I would take in a heartbeat (right after I upgrade to Leopard that is).
-Cheers
January 15th, 2008 at 10:54 pm
You havent upgraded to Leopard?!?! Dude, you’re missing out. I feel weird using Tiger now.
I don’t think we really hit the Air’s target audience, so I can’t really argue the fact that it’s processor is 25% slower than the current MacBook. But for what it is, it’s pretty damn bad ass. If I was packing a Mac Pro in the office and wanted a 2nd machine for IF I HAD TO sort of things, and doing my daily news reading and internet surfing, email and all that, it would be a pretty rockin toy to have. I can’t really even use a MacBook, no dedicated GPU sucks for me, but I have one I lug around to class and don’t use for anything hefty. Apple laptops didn’t have a 250gb option over a year ago, so HD space to me has always sucked, my MacBook Pro I maxed out at 100GB and 2GB of RAM in 2006, something I still grip with once a month when I have to free up space. But for a secondary machine, 80 + GB isnt going to be bad at all. Now to have to keep backing up and moving stuff around, no firewire on my main machine is never going to happen. So the AIR def isnt going to be anything I’ll be working on solely.
I dig it though, def sexy as hell, if I had the spare cash and needed something to tote around and a secondary, it would make the wish list.
As for Time Capsule, it’s def on my wishlist! I need a new router and I always have wanted a wireless backup system for my main machine Hell, I’m even debating the new Apple TV now, but that can wait till the summer when I actually find time to watch movies.
Im with you though, the MacBook Pro totally kicks ass, and yours even kicks my MBP’s ass, and I still am satisfied.
January 15th, 2008 at 10:59 pm
Oh, I forgot to say why I’m NOT pleased with it. There is no swappable battery, GAAAAY!
January 15th, 2008 at 10:59 pm
The purpose you propose, as a secondary machine for “if i have to ” moments is what I would probably use it for. My wife may ant one now that she isnt doing the really graphics intensive apps so really only time will tell.
And about your space problems, can you pick up an external drive? They are pretty cheap and add a margin of data safety.