The new MBA are still using glossy-shinny-glassy screens, on an ultra-portable ! WTF !?
I need a MATTE SCREEN on my PORTABLE, Steve ! GEEZ !
Is there a layer of glass in front of the screen like on the MBP's, iMacs and Cinema Display?
If not, you could try the route of replacing the screen with a matte, or applying a good matte film.
Just so you know, matte displays AFAIK are glossy displays with a matte coating. In fact, you can buy a matte display and carefully peel off the matte coating with the right techniques to make it into a glossy screen. My issue is with the glass in front of many Apple products such as the iMac and Cinema display, as well as the 13 inch Macbook Pro.
NO 3G ! (very important for me, and iPad won't do it, don't even suggest)
No matte screen option (screw APPL).
Though, it was defiantly worth of "One more thing"
I am not going to buy. (yeah, who cares, you'd say. Well, I don't care if you say it).
1h hour of the keynote - "great, magical software with this new function". Does any one cares about this marginal improvements in features? "FaceTime on a Mac can EVEN be used in Full screen, gorgeous full screen mode". They gave so much emphasis to it. Bite me.
There's a difference between ultraportable and netbook.
Do tell. I love discussing the meanings of words.
I always thought a netbook was one type of ultraportable computer. But do you maintain that they are distinct?
Here's a possible distinction: Netbooks are intended to use the 'net - to access the internet and all the great interactive stuff on the 'net. But the Air cannot access most interactive web sites (unless you install extra software and accept its crashing), so it CANNOT be a "netbook".
I'm amazed with the tone of half of the posts on here. While it's completely fine and appropriate to critique Apple where one sees the need for improvement, half of the posters reacted to this press conference like it's a personal affront to you. As if Steve presented the new MBAs, and then punched you in the face, gave you the finger and said, "HAHAHA! I knew exactly what you wanted, and I'm not gonna give it to you, so screw you!!!"
I think Apple is very well aware that the MBA is not gonna suit everyone's needs, which is why they also have the MacBook line and the MacBook Pro line; as well as iMac, Mac mini and Mac Pro. Now, if along with ?We think it?s the future of notebooks,? Steve had said "Because we think this is the only notebook you will ever need, we will be shutting down our MacBook and MacBook Pro lines," then people here would have legitimate complaints about the MBA not having enough storage or being underpowered, etc.
Those complaining about lack of 3G?where exactly did Apple actually promise 3G in the MBA? Microsoft and others in the industry have a nasty habit of promising products with fantastic features, and then being unable to deliver on those promises. Apple has chosen not to do that. They don't "pre-announce" hardware products to come "some time in the future". They like the drama and "wow" factor of springing something new on the world. So this whole "I'm mad at Apple because they didn't include 3G in the MBA" is kinda moot since they never promised it in the first place, and because there are other ways to get 3G.
C'mon. It is a great ebook reader. Probably the best.
Other stuff? Not so much. I prefer to sit on the couch with my laptop plugged in via HDMI and use my 46 inch screen with a multitouch trackpad and keyboard. 5.1 channel sound, full web access.
But for reading books? It is better than the Kindle. And that is saying a LOT.
UGH! It?s going to be one of those days, eh? Perhaps you should learn what the term ?deal breaker? means as not buying is strongly implied by that term.
I think in general most people understand that "netbook" is shorthand for "cheap little laptop that cuts a lot of corners to sell you something for under $300"
Naw. Most people think of netbooks as cute little computers that do most everything except huge number crunching tasks. They do it by putting the compromises in the right places. They are ultraportable, cheap enough to gift to a kid, and capable of doing any consumer-class computing task under the sun, if speed is not the main criteria.
you got no one dude, other than inserting your own dialog/spin into other's arguments again.
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Gotcha. Thought you meant they claimed this. I?ve certainly claimed that the ODD is reaching it?s EOL as we?re seeing more machines without ODDs from all vendors, the huge amount of space they take up, not seeing Apple add any Blu-ray support and the lack of ODD performance upgrades for years in Mac notebooks.
I am a tech geek. I like to replace my laptop every year. Performance matters to me. So I have a MacBook Pro. It's brilliant.
My wife isn't a tech geek. She's an ordinary laptop user who needs a machine for running all of the seven primary productivity apps: MS Office (iWork), Email, Web browsing and managing contacts, diary appointments, iTunes and iPhoto. She doesn't need a Core i7 processor and she hates carrying around a heavy lump of metal or plastic. Unlike me, she only ever replaces her laptop when the old one is too old to function.
We just compared the new 13" MacBook Air to her near-death 2007 Sony VAIO S-Series. The increase in performance offered by Apple's MBA is, quite simply, astonishing. Frankly, for 99.999% of tasks, it has all the computing power she'll ever need for both business and leisure. Apple figured out her needs perfectly. Result: PC: 0; Apple: 1.
When Steve Jobs grandly stated that the MBA represents the future of notebooks, he was right. SSD has to be the way to go. Who needs a DVD drive on a regular basis? And long battery life is essential. This has it all.
Would have liked to have seen a 500 Gb SSD option, but other than that, it's perfect. She'll be getting one for Christmas, so long as her Sony holds out.
But flash chips seem indeed sitting on a mezzanine...
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Very very interesting web page. It argues that the MacBook Pro is NOT a "mobile device".
"A truly mobile device needs to be light, thin, and strong enough to take with you wherever you go. It also needs to perform quickly, spring to life instantly, and have enough battery power to keep up with you. It should have no spinning hard drive, no optical drive, and no unnecessary parts. All of that is true of iPad. And now, it?s true of Apple?s most mobile notebook ever: MacBook Air."
The MacBook Pro does NOT "spring to life instantly".
The MacBook Pro does NOT exclude "a spinning hard drive".
The Macbook Pro does NOT exclude an optical drive.
The MacBook Pro, accordingly, is NOT a "mobile device"
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The new MBA are still using glossy-shinny-glassy screens, on an ultra-portable ! WTF !?
I need a MATTE SCREEN on my PORTABLE, Steve ! GEEZ !
Is there a layer of glass in front of the screen like on the MBP's, iMacs and Cinema Display?
If not, you could try the route of replacing the screen with a matte, or applying a good matte film.
Just so you know, matte displays AFAIK are glossy displays with a matte coating. In fact, you can buy a matte display and carefully peel off the matte coating with the right techniques to make it into a glossy screen. My issue is with the glass in front of many Apple products such as the iMac and Cinema display, as well as the 13 inch Macbook Pro.
No matte screen option (screw APPL).
Though, it was defiantly worth of "One more thing"
I am not going to buy. (yeah, who cares, you'd say. Well, I don't care if you say it).
1h hour of the keynote - "great, magical software with this new function". Does any one cares about this marginal improvements in features? "FaceTime on a Mac can EVEN be used in Full screen, gorgeous full screen mode". They gave so much emphasis to it. Bite me.
NO 3G ! (very important for me, and iPad won't do it, don't even suggest)
So buy from a completely different manufacturer instead of whining about it here.
No matte screen option (screw APPL).
There's no matte option on any of Apple's low-end machines. Why the heck would you think this would be any different?
Does any one cares about this marginal improvements in features?
Apparently you don't understand the purpose of a press conference when compared to a developer conference.
Bite me.
Get a life, troll.
AWESOME!!!
I was really hoping that the new 11" model would be able to replace my hackintoshed HP Mini. Unfortunately it still falls far short on features.
Disappointing.
Buy 3 or 4 new Minis with the money you saved. Network and share all the hard drives. Leave them scattered around your home. Bedroom. Den. TV room.
You'll be glad you did.
This new mcabook is under powered, under storage, and the battery life is unimpressive.
Sorry apple I do not see the value in this one.
Fine. Then don't buy one.
Problem solved.
Now they are making it fast ENOUGH and more aggressively priced.
Just like a netbook. The innovation continues...
So sue me, sometimes 7 hours isn't enough! Plus I doubt you get 5-7 hours playing HD movies.
The Air cannot display HD movies.
Problem solved.
There's a difference between ultraportable and netbook.
Do tell. I love discussing the meanings of words.
I always thought a netbook was one type of ultraportable computer. But do you maintain that they are distinct?
Here's a possible distinction: Netbooks are intended to use the 'net - to access the internet and all the great interactive stuff on the 'net. But the Air cannot access most interactive web sites (unless you install extra software and accept its crashing), so it CANNOT be a "netbook".
Does that help?
I think Apple is very well aware that the MBA is not gonna suit everyone's needs, which is why they also have the MacBook line and the MacBook Pro line; as well as iMac, Mac mini and Mac Pro. Now, if along with ?We think it?s the future of notebooks,? Steve had said "Because we think this is the only notebook you will ever need, we will be shutting down our MacBook and MacBook Pro lines," then people here would have legitimate complaints about the MBA not having enough storage or being underpowered, etc.
Those complaining about lack of 3G?where exactly did Apple actually promise 3G in the MBA? Microsoft and others in the industry have a nasty habit of promising products with fantastic features, and then being unable to deliver on those promises. Apple has chosen not to do that. They don't "pre-announce" hardware products to come "some time in the future". They like the drama and "wow" factor of springing something new on the world. So this whole "I'm mad at Apple because they didn't include 3G in the MBA" is kinda moot since they never promised it in the first place, and because there are other ways to get 3G.
I still find the iPad completely useless,
C'mon. It is a great ebook reader. Probably the best.
Other stuff? Not so much. I prefer to sit on the couch with my laptop plugged in via HDMI and use my 46 inch screen with a multitouch trackpad and keyboard. 5.1 channel sound, full web access.
But for reading books? It is better than the Kindle. And that is saying a LOT.
1) The 16:9 and 5 hour battery is a deal breaker for me.
Then don't buy one.
Problem solved.
Then don't buy one.
Problem solved.
UGH! It?s going to be one of those days, eh? Perhaps you should learn what the term ?deal breaker? means as not buying is strongly implied by that term.
I think in general most people understand that "netbook" is shorthand for "cheap little laptop that cuts a lot of corners to sell you something for under $300"
Naw. Most people think of netbooks as cute little computers that do most everything except huge number crunching tasks. They do it by putting the compromises in the right places. They are ultraportable, cheap enough to gift to a kid, and capable of doing any consumer-class computing task under the sun, if speed is not the main criteria.
Gotcha. Thought you meant they claimed this. I?ve certainly claimed that the ODD is reaching it?s EOL as we?re seeing more machines without ODDs from all vendors, the huge amount of space they take up, not seeing Apple add any Blu-ray support and the lack of ODD performance upgrades for years in Mac notebooks.
If you want it all, head over to the MacBook Pro.
Can you play Crysis on a MacBook Pro? If you want it all, the MBP may not be the best choice.
My wife isn't a tech geek. She's an ordinary laptop user who needs a machine for running all of the seven primary productivity apps: MS Office (iWork), Email, Web browsing and managing contacts, diary appointments, iTunes and iPhoto. She doesn't need a Core i7 processor and she hates carrying around a heavy lump of metal or plastic. Unlike me, she only ever replaces her laptop when the old one is too old to function.
We just compared the new 13" MacBook Air to her near-death 2007 Sony VAIO S-Series. The increase in performance offered by Apple's MBA is, quite simply, astonishing. Frankly, for 99.999% of tasks, it has all the computing power she'll ever need for both business and leisure. Apple figured out her needs perfectly. Result: PC: 0; Apple: 1.
When Steve Jobs grandly stated that the MBA represents the future of notebooks, he was right. SSD has to be the way to go. Who needs a DVD drive on a regular basis? And long battery life is essential. This has it all.
Would have liked to have seen a 500 Gb SSD option, but other than that, it's perfect. She'll be getting one for Christmas, so long as her Sony holds out.
Umm...
But flash chips seem indeed sitting on a mezzanine...
'
Very very interesting web page. It argues that the MacBook Pro is NOT a "mobile device".
"A truly mobile device needs to be light, thin, and strong enough to take with you wherever you go. It also needs to perform quickly, spring to life instantly, and have enough battery power to keep up with you. It should have no spinning hard drive, no optical drive, and no unnecessary parts. All of that is true of iPad. And now, it?s true of Apple?s most mobile notebook ever: MacBook Air."
The MacBook Pro does NOT "spring to life instantly".
The MacBook Pro does NOT exclude "a spinning hard drive".
The Macbook Pro does NOT exclude an optical drive.
The MacBook Pro, accordingly, is NOT a "mobile device"
What utter horse shit.