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Offline bobbarley

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Macbook Air
« on: 21 June 2012, 18:18 »
Just received my brand new Macbook Air in the post the other day and I have to say, it's awesome!

I didn't realise until after I put my order in that they released a new model last week, lucky I hesitated for a few days!

Intel core i-5 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB SSD drive, new Intel 4000 graphics.  £798 with corporate discount from the Apple online store.  It's not the cheapest machine around, but it's amazing quality, super thin as well!

The biggest surprise is the SSD in the thing.  I've got an SSD in my main PC, but this thing is even quicker!

Anyone else got a New Pro or Air?  If so, what are your thoughts?
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Offline Adam

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Re: Macbook Air
« Reply #1 on: 21 June 2012, 19:17 »
I'm looking at the new Air.

Does it feel flimsy or fragile?
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Offline R32UK

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Re: Macbook Air
« Reply #2 on: 21 June 2012, 19:27 »
not sure about the mac book air but I got a i7, 8gb ram, 256 ssd for about the same price and its mighty quick!
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Offline bobbarley

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Re: Macbook Air
« Reply #3 on: 21 June 2012, 19:50 »
Quote from: Adam on 21 June 2012, 19:17
I'm looking at the new Air.

Does it feel flimsy or fragile?

It feels really sturdy, quality is as good as the iPads etc.  It feels like if I dropped it it would stay in once piece.

However, worth bearing in mind that it has no protective glass over the screen.
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Offline Steve30

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Re: Macbook Air
« Reply #4 on: 21 June 2012, 20:02 »
Quote from: bobbarley on 21 June 2012, 19:50
Quote from: Adam on 21 June 2012, 19:17
I'm looking at the new Air.

Does it feel flimsy or fragile?

It feels really sturdy, quality is as good as the iPads etc.  It feels like if I dropped it it would stay in once piece.

However, worth bearing in mind that it has no protective glass over the screen.

Get yourself a nice case to protect aliminum casing , try incase bit pricy but very good :cool:
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Offline gizzywizzy

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Re: Macbook Air
« Reply #5 on: 21 June 2012, 20:20 »
Got mine today....already I love it.
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Offline bobbarley

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Re: Macbook Air
« Reply #6 on: 21 June 2012, 20:26 »
It's great isn't it?  For such a small thing it's so fast!  Keyboard takes a bit of getting used to, but I like the super shallow keys, just wish they were a little closer together :)
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Offline Mikester

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Re: Macbook Air
« Reply #7 on: 21 June 2012, 20:28 »
Ive had a pro for a year now and agree with everything you say.

Its worth getting a case to keep it in.
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Offline jamie_pyrite

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Re: Macbook Air
« Reply #8 on: 21 June 2012, 22:24 »
I've had an MBP for around a year too. Recently fitted an SSD and the difference it made is incredible! Sooooo fast now! It's even more of a joy to use! I have Windows 7 in bootcamp and Ubuntu in a virtual machine so all my bases are covered too :)
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Offline bobbarley

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Re: Macbook Air
« Reply #9 on: 22 June 2012, 00:59 »
I'm thinking of adding Windows 7 at some point, got to be careful with only 64GB to play with  :grin:

Trying to get my 2TB NAS drive up and running at the moment.
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