The MacBook Air, Apples new Subnotebook computer, is soon to be released to people all over. But is it really a good buy? It really comes down to what you need. But, I'll tell you why I think getting the MacBook Air isn't such a good idea.
First of all, the MacBook Air is apperently the least powerful Mac in terms of processing power. The low-end Mac Mini's CPU clock speed is at 1.8 GHz. The MacBook Air's CPU clock speed is 1.6 GHz, but you can get 1.8 GHz at an extra cost.
First of all, the MacBook Air is apperently the least powerful Mac in terms of processing power. The low-end Mac Mini's CPU clock speed is at 1.8 GHz. The MacBook Air's CPU clock speed is 1.6 GHz, but you can get 1.8 GHz at an extra cost.
The second thing is, the small hard disk it comes with. The capacity of the MacBook Air hard disk is 80GB. While it may not be reasonable to conclude that the MacBook Air will be someone's primary computer, people like me use only one notebook as our primary, and only computer. There is an option to add a 64GB Solid State flash drive, but doing so adds another $999 USD. The flash storage is simply not a good idea to get in any computer if unless you have a very good reason to get it.
The final thing is, the price. It costs $1799 US. That would not be a bad price for a good Dell or a MacBook Pro, but why pay that price for what's essentially a pretty, thin, seriously underpowered computer? If you want a good deal, get the plain MacBook or the MacBook Pro, not the MacBook Air.
3 comments:
I agree with your comment that this laptop would not be for me.
I'd much rather carry a heavier laptop with the fastest processor, hard disk and biggest screen that I can get into my carry bag. Of course, that's from a male perspective.
I'd also agree with your comments about iBook laptops. My family owns 2 white iBooks and are very pleased with their performance and durability. Our old one, bought in 2001, has a Motorola G3 processor, 640 MB RAM and a 80 MB hard drive with an airport card. This machine just keeps going and going like the Everyready battery man!
Keep up the good work on this informative blog!
I partially agree with your comment even though the mackbook air isn't that powerful is still a laptop and even more importantly a really thin one. Its thinness would allow for only certain amount of HHD capacity. But keep up your good work. Your doing good in informing us with the different aspects of technology.
I would suppose if you had the need for a Mac laptop that was an ultra-portable, I would say go get it. Also, I know I would get it if I wanted to show off to people. You really can't beat Apple's designers.
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