slay Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Just got a Macbook Air today... well, its okay, but 90% is hype if you ask me. I think its still heavy for its size and the battery sucks. I get like 3.5 hours out of it (while on wlan), thats ridiculous! What are your Macbook Air experiences? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 3.5 hrs really ain't that bad mate. Try tweaking the power conservation settings. You may be able to get it up over 4hrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted August 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 it has a 1.6ghz ultra low voltage cpu, and no graphics accelerator, i expect something around 7hours! my 4 year old centrino notebook with 1.4ghz cpu (that takes much more power) and ati radeon 9700 graphics card had 4hrs already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asiparks Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 we have a couple kicking around our office for the jetsetters, it's nice and all, but i'll stick with my macbook pro,the extra functionality is well worth the extra 3 or so lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 I think when that came it was all hype and no good as most of the reviews said so i stayed away from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the osteopath Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 As with all Apple products, best to wait for second generation. Next version will have a more substantial hard drive (my guess is 320GB), faster processor, and option for more RAM. -O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takashi Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 I would recommend newest Lenovo X400. Nothing beats a ThinkPad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blade007 Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 i am sticking to my black macbook. air is well.. all hot air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Battery life will extend once you use it several times. Mac air is nice if you're just using it for word, surfing, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted August 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Battery life will extend once you use it several times. Mac air is nice if you're just using it for word, surfing, etc. thats what I need it for which was the reason why I got a Macbook Air and not a Powerbook. I dont need a graphics accelerator and 20something Ghz and 400GB Harddrive. I still have an iMac and Dropbox lets me share everything between them, so I think I'm all set. Just a bit dissapointed, because I was expecting a bit more. I must say, I only bought it, because I paid 700 less than retail, so it was a good deal. I wont get the same deal on one of the next gen Macbooks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronoluvvv Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 I would recommend newest Lenovo X400. Nothing beats a ThinkPad. + 10 i got a new m1330 w/the works but still use my t61 from time to time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blade007 Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 I must say, I only bought it, because I paid 700 less than retail, so it was a good deal. wow.. thats quite a deal. how did u manage that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vric Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 I have the regular Macbook and I have about 4-4.5h on the battery... oh, and yes id DOES fit in an envelope too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 It's no secret I'm a huge IBM / Lenovo fan and I've compared the Lenovo X300 and the Air... I'd reccomend using both and seeing how you feel. The Air is impressive and the X300 is equally impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc savage Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Just get a Voodoo Envy 133 instead. It's thinner, better looking, more versatile, and has one of those crazy batteries that you can actually REMOVE and REPLACE. Of course it doesn't cut cake like a MacBookAir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted August 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Well, Leonovo and Envy are nice and all, but they dont run OS X :) The other thing that really bugs me about the Air: I cant eat while on my laptop anymore!! I'm just too scared to make smudges on the keyboard or trackpad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fidestro Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Well, Leonovo and Envy are nice and all, but they dont run OS X :) The other thing that really bugs me about the Air: I cant eat while on my laptop anymore!! I'm just too scared to make smudges on the keyboard or trackpad... Um..yes they can. If you know what you are doing. When Apple moved to Intel they opened the floodgates, you can download OSX for Intel PCs if you know where to look. I have a Dell desktop running OSX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted August 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 wow.. thats quite a deal. how did u manage that? eBay It was basically brand new! Um..yes they can. If you know what you are doing. When Apple moved to Intel they opened the floodgates, you can download OSX for Intel PCs if you know where to look. I have a Dell desktop running OSX. I know, I know, but its way too buggy if you ask me. I wouldnt reccomend it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fidestro Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 eBay It was basically brand new! I know, I know, but its way too buggy if you ask me. I wouldnt reccomend it Yeah, but PC users are used to buggy software. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 ehehe i get 6h+ on wlan using now my old thinkpad x60 ... i cant wait to upgrade to x200 ... regarding the mackbook air its well trash haha sorry coud not help myself ... love the mac os X do that is sweet! Laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted August 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 ehehe i get 6h+ on wlan using now my old thinkpad x60 ... i cant wait to upgrade to x200 ... regarding the mackbook air its well trash haha sorry coud not help myself ... love the mac os X do that is sweet! Laz blah blah blah better mail me which dial you would like on your watch, the others are waiting for you haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 blah blah blah better mail me which dial you would like on your watch, the others are waiting for you haha hehe ure right mail sent PS regards from Sofia Bulgaria Laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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