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Slammed89Integra · 01-16-2008, 11:29 PM

TurboMirage · 01-17-2008, 12:59 AM

nice. mac's new lightweight paperweight.

Citizen_Insane · 01-17-2008, 04:03 AM

I'd rather have something with a full speed processor and a graphics card. Not to mention some ports....damn. People that think ports are ugly are stupid, ports are useful

endlesszeal · 01-17-2008, 02:49 PM

My girlfriend is in love with it. But i hate laptops period. More money for less power, but more portable. However, most people I know that have laptops dont even take it anywhere. I guess it saves space too, but give me a quad-core with 8800gt, 4gb of ram and 22lcd over that thing anyday.

Drake · 01-18-2008, 06:28 PM

Yeah not a fan of the MacBook Air. It is a sub par computer for way to much money. One analogy I saw was "Sara Jessica Parker's character on Sex in the City is the only kind of person that would want this. Someone that does not use there computer for any thing other than surfing the internet."

Mac is just way to over hyped for my liking. Steve Jobs is a freaking nut job, people say Gates sucks at life. Well they have not heard to much about Jobs.

TurboMirage · 01-18-2008, 08:58 PM

i take my HP everywhere. to and from work everyday. road trips. friends' houses. autocross.

Slammed89Integra · 01-19-2008, 09:11 PM

It'll do everything that I need from a laptop. I'll probably get a mac when my dell dies.

E_SolSi · 01-21-2008, 10:26 AM

owning a mac is like dating a supermodel with aids

its expensive and great to look at, but you cant do shit with it

ScrapinSi · 01-29-2008, 10:11 AM

This is a nice unit for somebody that travels ALOT and doesnt want extra weight... Thats about it.. Dont plan on watching DVDs or anything though... No Drives on it..

Thats what I hate about my brick... 17" Widescreen laptop weighing in at 13 lbs NOT including power adapter which is another 3-4...

Slammed89Integra · 01-29-2008, 01:20 PM

See I have a dell 700m. It's 4.1 lbs, has a 5 hour battery, runs almost all programs at good speed(pmobile 1.8) and is 12.1" at about 1" thick. I've never really used the dvd burner on it. If anything I use USB flash drives/external drives to go between my two main machines, but also they're networked, so that's rarely when one is turned off.

I use my laptop on the couch to type papers, and in class to take notes. I do misc programs for business classes and econ classes and I use it for photo stuff. Once in a while editing a movie, but then it kind of bogs a touch.

This will probably do everything I need it to in a much slimmer package. But that's when my 700m dies and its still running strong.

TurboMirage · 01-29-2008, 02:28 PM

HP 6710b. 4.5lbs,4 hour battery, c2d 2ghz 2gb ram 1" thick. 15.4 screen

MaaseyRacer · 02-02-2008, 06:11 PM

Still debating whether I am going to get this one. I would like to replace my MacBook Pro with a new iMac, and the air would be a great portable. Either that or get a new MacBook Pro.

reikoshea · 02-02-2008, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slammed89Integra

See I have a dell 700m. It's 4.1 lbs, has a 5 hour battery, runs almost all programs at good speed(pmobile 1.8) and is 12.1" at about 1" thick. I've never really used the dvd burner on it. If anything I use USB flash drives/external drives to go between my two main machines, but also they're networked, so that's rarely when one is turned off.

I use my laptop on the couch to type papers, and in class to take notes. I do misc programs for business classes and econ classes and I use it for photo stuff. Once in a while editing a movie, but then it kind of bogs a touch.

This will probably do everything I need it to in a much slimmer package. But that's when my 700m dies and its still running strong.

i have the same laptop...cept the power connector (the one on the motherboard) is broken. Aside from that singular fact, mine was running like a champ...till i couldnt charge it anymore. Ill get around to re-soldering it and itll be good as new

(except in the looks dept)

GSRCRXsi · 02-04-2008, 02:23 PM

until it breaks again. i replaced the connector on my laptops MB 3 times before i was ttired of fixing it. so i went hardcore, bought a universal power jack from radio shack (one with the little nut to brace the whole thing on the case). i attached leads from the power jack to the MB (sinc they arent made foreach other) then widened the hole on the case cause the new one was bigger. put it all together and put the nut on the outside to brace it and isolate movement. works well and hasnt broken for almost a year

get_nick · 02-04-2008, 05:22 PM

i'll get one for the wifey when the price comes down. she always take fashion over function.

Slammed89Integra · 02-05-2008, 09:59 PM

Word.

I swear only my hot chick friends have macbook's.

Koop · 03-02-2008, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E_SolSi

owning a mac is like dating a supermodel with aids

its expensive and great to look at, but you cant do shit with it

dude thats udder nonsense

Drake · 03-02-2008, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Koop

dude thats udder nonsense

Mac's are overpriced and overrated.... The Air is a great piece of engineering and it is sweet that someone actually got it done but for practical purposes it really is not all that practical. If all you ever did was travel 6 days a week, check your e-mail and write a few papers then sure, if you have an extra 2500 bucks to burn on one. But for most people it is just to much cash for to little performance.

Koop · 03-03-2008, 12:11 AM

as a mac user id tell u right away that the air is totaly not what i would buy. but as a producer and live music proformer the industry standard is mac books. SERIOUSLY!!! the air like someone priviously mentioned is seriously lacking in additional ports which makes it absolutely useless for hooking up things like portable audio interfaces and midi controllers. the fact of the matter is this. the air is aimed at a certain target market consumer group just like everything. Like people have said its expensive but is cutting edge when it comes to compact. Loads of people travel with there computers everyday and dont need the ports. not everyone is a computer geek (sigh unfortunately the world would be easier).Macs in general are a PROFESSIONALS computer, video editing, audio editing, and such. They are expensive, they are nice, there are pc laptops with the same processing power for half the price, but u still wont have a mac sukkahs!

MaaseyRacer · 03-03-2008, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drake

Mac's are overpriced and overrated.... The Air is a great piece of engineering and it is sweet that someone actually got it done but for practical purposes it really is not all that practical. If all you ever did was travel 6 days a week, check your e-mail and write a few papers then sure, if you have an extra 2500 bucks to burn on one. But for most people it is just to much cash for to little performance.

They cost the same amount as any PC that is equally spec'd out. Even the Lenovo X300 costs costs more than the MacBook Air in it's base configuration. Plus i comes with less RAM and a weaker battery.
The MacBook Air has some many sweet inovations. Remote software install that is CROSS PLATFORM. Mag Safe Power Adapter, Aluminum Enclosure, multi-touch track pad, and that sweet sweet operating system.
If you do not see a purpose for it, it was not made for you. However, if you need more power check out the MacBook Pro and the MacPro. Price a comprible PC laptop and you will see that the price difference is not much, if any at all. All the same PC software is out there or you can run Windows on your mac via boot camp or any of the virtualization options.

Koop · 03-03-2008, 12:27 AM

I agree completely!

01-16-2008, 11:29 PM	#1
Slammed89Integra Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Washington Age: 22 Posts: 7,738 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2007 Scion TC, 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 600 Rep Power: 155	MacBook Air Sick as hell. __________________ When this is all over I think we should get an apartment together.

01-17-2008, 12:59 AM	#2
TurboMirage Running on two cylinders Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southbridge, MA Age: 25 Posts: 18,155 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer RPW E5 Coupe Rep Power: 337	nice. mac's new lightweight paperweight. __________________ Home of the RPW built 2000 Lancer CC Coupe. See what is done to the little Evo5. "If you don't like what I've done with my car, I will gladly refund all the money you put into it."

01-17-2008, 04:03 AM	#3
Citizen_Insane Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 3,701 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 51	I'd rather have something with a full speed processor and a graphics card. Not to mention some ports....damn. People that think ports are ugly are stupid, ports are useful __________________ No tech questions through PM please! B16 CRX....you will be missed

01-18-2008, 08:58 PM	#6
TurboMirage Running on two cylinders Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southbridge, MA Age: 25 Posts: 18,155 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer RPW E5 Coupe Rep Power: 337	i take my HP everywhere. to and from work everyday. road trips. friends' houses. autocross. __________________ Home of the RPW built 2000 Lancer CC Coupe. See what is done to the little Evo5. "If you don't like what I've done with my car, I will gladly refund all the money you put into it."

01-19-2008, 09:11 PM	#7
Slammed89Integra Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Washington Age: 22 Posts: 7,738 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2007 Scion TC, 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 600 Rep Power: 155	It'll do everything that I need from a laptop. I'll probably get a mac when my dell dies. __________________ When this is all over I think we should get an apartment together.


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01-17-2008, 02:49 PM	#4
endlesszeal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,068 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 68	My girlfriend is in love with it. But i hate laptops period. More money for less power, but more portable. However, most people I know that have laptops dont even take it anywhere. I guess it saves space too, but give me a quad-core with 8800gt, 4gb of ram and 22lcd over that thing anyday.

01-29-2008, 10:11 AM	#9
ScrapinSi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,283 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 48	This is a nice unit for somebody that travels ALOT and doesnt want extra weight... Thats about it.. Dont plan on watching DVDs or anything though... No Drives on it.. Thats what I hate about my brick... 17" Widescreen laptop weighing in at 13 lbs NOT including power adapter which is another 3-4... __________________ this country is turning into a bunch of fucking pussies... if this keeps up, pretty soon we'll be singing the french national anthem. -E_SolSi

01-29-2008, 01:20 PM	#10
Slammed89Integra Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Washington Age: 22 Posts: 7,738 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2007 Scion TC, 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 600 Rep Power: 155	See I have a dell 700m. It's 4.1 lbs, has a 5 hour battery, runs almost all programs at good speed(pmobile 1.8) and is 12.1" at about 1" thick. I've never really used the dvd burner on it. If anything I use USB flash drives/external drives to go between my two main machines, but also they're networked, so that's rarely when one is turned off. I use my laptop on the couch to type papers, and in class to take notes. I do misc programs for business classes and econ classes and I use it for photo stuff. Once in a while editing a movie, but then it kind of bogs a touch. This will probably do everything I need it to in a much slimmer package. But that's when my 700m dies and its still running strong. __________________ When this is all over I think we should get an apartment together.

01-29-2008, 02:28 PM	#11
TurboMirage Running on two cylinders Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southbridge, MA Age: 25 Posts: 18,155 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer RPW E5 Coupe Rep Power: 337	HP 6710b. 4.5lbs,4 hour battery, c2d 2ghz 2gb ram 1" thick. 15.4 screen __________________ Home of the RPW built 2000 Lancer CC Coupe. See what is done to the little Evo5. "If you don't like what I've done with my car, I will gladly refund all the money you put into it."

02-02-2008, 06:11 PM	#12
MaaseyRacer Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Francisco, Ca. Posts: 2,975 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 44	Still debating whether I am going to get this one. I would like to replace my MacBook Pro with a new iMac, and the air would be a great portable. Either that or get a new MacBook Pro. __________________ 2004 Toyota Tacoma 3.4L V6 TRD Package 4WD ----------------------

02-04-2008, 05:22 PM	#15
get_nick The G37.... Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Washington State Age: 29 Posts: 9,992 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Black G37, '07 R6 Rep Power: 266	i'll get one for the wifey when the price comes down. she always take fashion over function. __________________ I changed the page layout. let me know what you think. I need feedback. www.obamacies.com

02-05-2008, 09:59 PM	#16
Slammed89Integra Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Washington Age: 22 Posts: 7,738 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2007 Scion TC, 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 600 Rep Power: 155	Word. I swear only my hot chick friends have macbook's. __________________ When this is all over I think we should get an apartment together.

03-03-2008, 12:11 AM	#19
Koop •°o.O KOOP™ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: cowtown Age: 26 Posts: 156 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 98' D-Series SI (CAN) Rep Power: 0	as a mac user id tell u right away that the air is totaly not what i would buy. but as a producer and live music proformer the industry standard is mac books. SERIOUSLY!!! the air like someone priviously mentioned is seriously lacking in additional ports which makes it absolutely useless for hooking up things like portable audio interfaces and midi controllers. the fact of the matter is this. the air is aimed at a certain target market consumer group just like everything. Like people have said its expensive but is cutting edge when it comes to compact. Loads of people travel with there computers everyday and dont need the ports. not everyone is a computer geek (sigh unfortunately the world would be easier).Macs in general are a PROFESSIONALS computer, video editing, audio editing, and such. They are expensive, they are nice, there are pc laptops with the same processing power for half the price, but u still wont have a mac sukkahs! __________________ The Dawn's eyes were too sad look into. Any man who dared even glance, gave his lifetime of sin to her. Travels knew she was revered as a god and took pity on her innocent soul burdened by all strangers anguish. She was a prisoner of the Rahgokas and no one dared free her from the cage their magic had wrought. Last edited by Koop; 03-03-2008 at 12:14 AM.

03-03-2008, 12:27 AM	#21
Koop •°o.O KOOP™ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: cowtown Age: 26 Posts: 156 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 98' D-Series SI (CAN) Rep Power: 0	I agree completely! __________________ The Dawn's eyes were too sad look into. Any man who dared even glance, gave his lifetime of sin to her. Travels knew she was revered as a god and took pity on her innocent soul burdened by all strangers anguish. She was a prisoner of the Rahgokas and no one dared free her from the cage their magic had wrought.