Tuesday, January 15th 2008
Apple introduces the Macbook Air - the worlds thinnest notebook
Apple just unveiled their new ultraportable notebook, called the Macbook Air. It features a 1.6 GHz Core 2 Duo, which can be upped to 1.8 GHz at a price. There is no optical drive, but a 80GB 4200 RPM hard drive or an optional 64GB SSD drive. The battery should last around 5 hours. The front is just a mere 0.16 inches high, while the back tops out at 0.76 inches. The keyboard is full size and features the same layout as on the new Mac Pro keyboard. It is backlit and has a black finish. The optional USB 2.0 Superdrive is available for $99 USD.
The Macbook Air will sell for 1,799 US Dollars or 1,699€s.
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The Macbook Air will sell for 1,799 US Dollars or 1,699€s.
37 Comments on Apple introduces the Macbook Air - the worlds thinnest notebook
Personally, I want. Alot... makes my m1330 feel really thick and heavy (which it really isn't).
I also want to try out Leopard, but my old Macs can't handle it.
Very nice though.
Actually, just realised it's $1799, or €1699... meaning it'll probably be £1599... damn 'em.
But too big for an ultra portable. Lets hope they do a 12-13" hi-def. screen version. Then, I'm in!
(PS. With boot camp. )
>>> Look at that $ price compared to the € price! WTF! Grrr.
Oh, you HAVE to check out the new patented mouse-pad gestures in action. 100%
www.apple.com/macbookair/guidedtour/index.html?size=medium
A USB hub would certainly be a must if I had this laptop.
But anyway -- all I see when I look at this laptop is a way to get laid. :rockout: Seriously, like basard said, this thing is the ultimate Valentine Day's present.
I really like the SSD option though.
Not quite enough to tempt me away from my macbookpro though.:rockout:
(it even does vista)
time to ditch my 17" Macbook Pro :D
Transferring everything over the network is a solution, but not a practical one for many people. Especially the people looking at buying a laptop or people that don't own multiple computers.
i give apple alot of credit in the hardware department