Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted January 18, 2011 Moderators Share Posted January 18, 2011 I'm right on the verge of buying one, not a fan of big laptops, I have access to too many Windows based laptops as I support a whole batch of the {censored}ers and not an iPad fan, 13" is a tad too big, I want something eminently portable and although I have a Samsung netbook, it's not quite there for me. Any owners have any comments? Thanks Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted January 18, 2011 Members Share Posted January 18, 2011 I think they are amazing computers. Not having an optical drive kinda stinks, but if you like the size and the keyboard...they look pretty sweet. Kinda pricey...but, what Mac stuff isn't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kit_strong Posted January 18, 2011 Members Share Posted January 18, 2011 If it meets your needs then go for it. I'm a big fan of the iPad myself but can see where it's not for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Busk Posted January 18, 2011 Members Share Posted January 18, 2011 I'm right on the verge of buying one, not a fan of big laptops, I have access to too many Windows based laptops as I support a whole batch of the {censored}ers and not an iPad fan, 13" is a tad too big, I want something eminently portable and although I have a Samsung netbook, it's not quite there for me.Any owners have any comments?ThanksSean Just got one for my wife to replace her 13" MacBook. I think it rules. She needs something light to throw in her purse, but an IPad won't meet her needs. The thing is less than half the size and weight of the MacBook. We are not big fans of big notebooks. I am trying to go smartphone+ bluetooth keyboard with a desktop in the office. I bought the stacked one with 4GB RAM and 128gig memory and the fastest processor they offer. Battery is getting almost 6 hours. Full install of MS Office runs fine. Only downside is that it is probably thief-bait unless someone mistakes it for of those weak "web" sub-notebooks. Also, need to pick up the Speck plastic shell for it to decrease risk of demo'ing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MahaloVision Posted January 18, 2011 Members Share Posted January 18, 2011 As long as it's not your only computer, I'd say go ahead. I'm thinking about one myself as my next work machine, especially as we don't do much 3D stuff anymore. I've got other machines to do Video and 3D anyway, and our systems are going web-based. An Air would be perfect, although I think I'd like the screen on the 13" a bit more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members webwarmiller Posted January 18, 2011 Members Share Posted January 18, 2011 Kinda hard to give an answer as you don't indicate what your needs are. What doesn't the Samsung netbook do for you that you are hoping the macbook air will? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stingxnj Posted January 18, 2011 Members Share Posted January 18, 2011 Kinda hard to shell out the coin Apple wants for those considering the specs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kit_strong Posted January 18, 2011 Members Share Posted January 18, 2011 Kinda hard to shell out the coin Apple wants for those considering the specs. Funny, that's kind of how I feel about Gibson.:poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members webwarmiller Posted January 18, 2011 Members Share Posted January 18, 2011 Kinda hard to shell out the coin Apple wants for those considering the specs. No doubt. I would just buy this for less than half the price if I wanted something of similar size and specs: http://gifts.barnesandnoble.com/TravelMate-8172-116-250GB/e/884483152643/?itm=1&USRI=travelmate+8172 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kit_strong Posted January 18, 2011 Members Share Posted January 18, 2011 No doubt. I would just buy this for less than half the price if I wanted something of similar size and specs: http://gifts.barnesandnoble.com/TravelMate-8172-116-250GB/e/884483152643/?itm=1&USRI=travelmate+8172 Just like with guitars you get what you pay for. You can think of Apple as one of your premium builders and Acer as your Agile/GFS. Sure the Acer works but with Apple you are getting a much higher level of materials and craftsmanship. For some it may not be worth the extra money and for others it is. I was a PC man for many years (built my first 486 back in 1993, and the family had a 386 prior to that) but now that I've made the switch to Apple and don't really have time for PC games any more I doubt I'll be turning back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seven58 Posted January 18, 2011 Members Share Posted January 18, 2011 I liked the Air, but in the end opted for the Pro, as it isn't that much bigger and has more of everything across the board including connections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted January 18, 2011 Author Moderators Share Posted January 18, 2011 Kinda hard to give an answer as you don't indicate what your needs are. What doesn't the Samsung netbook do for you that you are hoping the macbook air will? I'm an IT supporter and developer and I work all day with Windows and Linux for my bread and butter, when I use a Mac, I don't feel as though I'm at work, simple as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sk8centilli Posted January 18, 2011 Members Share Posted January 18, 2011 Meh. I've got one sitting on my desk and I'm not impressed. It's just Apple's version of a netbook. I'd rather have a MacBook Pro or a regular MacBook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Skyforger Posted January 18, 2011 Members Share Posted January 18, 2011 Acer Aspire One. Guaranteed you'll get a better spec than a Mac book for much less dollar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MrChitlins Posted January 18, 2011 Members Share Posted January 18, 2011 I'm an IT supporter and developer and I work all day with Windows and Linux for my bread and butter, when I use a Mac, I don't feel as though I'm at work, simple as that. So you want a computer that doesn't make you feel you're at work ? Ok... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Skyforger Posted January 18, 2011 Members Share Posted January 18, 2011 I'll put it like this. I bought my Dell desktop three years ago for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted January 18, 2011 Members Share Posted January 18, 2011 I liked the Air, but in the end opted for the Pro, as it isn't that much bigger and has more of everything across the board including connections. Agreed. For the same money, you could get a Macbook...for a couple hundred more, you can get a 13" Pro...which is exactly what I intend to buy for my wife after my tax return comes in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stingxnj Posted January 18, 2011 Members Share Posted January 18, 2011 I'll put it like this. I bought my Dell desktop three years ago for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members canterbury Posted January 18, 2011 Members Share Posted January 18, 2011 I'm an IT supporter and developer and I work all day with Windows and Linux for my bread and butter, when I use a Mac, I don't feel as though I'm at work, simple as that. I feel the same way. I'm a Windows Sys Admin and in a way its refreshing to go home to my Macs. Edit: And I want an 11" macbook air so bad I can taste it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willyguitar Posted January 18, 2011 Members Share Posted January 18, 2011 13" wasn't too big for you last weekend baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members islesdon Posted January 19, 2011 Members Share Posted January 19, 2011 I'd rather have a MacBook Pro (More horsepower!,) but the Air is a nice computer too.Just make sure sometime before your 1st year under warranty is up, that you purchase AppleCare.It is well worth it (Trust me!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted January 19, 2011 Members Share Posted January 19, 2011 If you need the keyboard, go for it...however, my ipad can do a lot...and it was half the price of the Air. The ipad is nice to carry on planes, etc. due to it's size. My laptop for larger tasks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sxyryan Posted January 19, 2011 Members Share Posted January 19, 2011 I absolutely love my 13 inch MB Pro. While I think the Airs are amazing... I personally wouldn't go any smaller than 13. I think that's the perfect balance of usable screen real estate and portability. If you can get over that and the lack of optical drive, I bet you would like the Air. As for the Ipad, it's a pretty awesome peice of tech. If it ran a mobilized version of OSX I would consider it a lot more. Right now it seems like more geared toward media consumption, while a laptop, even a small one, can create media just as well as it can consume it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members webwarmiller Posted January 19, 2011 Members Share Posted January 19, 2011 As for the Ipad, it's a pretty awesome peice of tech. If it ran a mobilized version of OSX I would consider it a lot more. Right now it seems like more geared toward media consumption, while a laptop, even a small one, can create media just as well as it can consume it. The iPad was/is the worst tech purchase I've ever made. Hell, even my wife reaches for her netbook over the iPad when wanting to browse the net in front of the TV. It is painfully slow (regardless of browser used) and forget even the thought of participating in forums. Having to input anything longer than a couple of words in painful. Some of the Apps that have been designed for it ARE great, but that's about it. What's odd is that I loved all my iPhones (3gs and now 4). Of course, I can live with the inherent deficiencies of an iOS device when it comes to the iphone as it's intended purpose for me is VASTLY different....simply checking email or basic browsing. In short I PURELY use it for data consumption. The problem with the iPad is that it's too big to be truly portable so it's an at home device.....as such I would rather grab an actual computer that can do vastly more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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