We don't care about thinner product, I want a faster product I DON'T CARE ABOUT THINNER. Oh, and read the source article before posting (if you have no clue what I'm talking about) please.
Source: http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/65163 (http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/65163)
The size and optional SSD are nice, but no ethernet, a PATA drive, and no optical makes it bullpoop.
Quote from: Hiei on January 15, 2008, 01:36:25 PM
The size and optional SSD are nice, but no ethernet, a PATA drive, and no optical makes it bullpoop.
I bet it breaks easily.
Also, I just think it's a bad move, unless they make few of them, because I know I would never buy that, the size doesn't matter either, I just wouldn't buy it.
Oh, and does that mean no new iPods this year or I just don't understand Macworld?
There are still a few days, but I wouldn't expect much other than a possible Touch upgrade to 32GB.
Quote from: Hiei on January 15, 2008, 02:29:51 PM
There are still a few days, but I wouldn't expect much other than a possible Touch upgrade to 32GB.
All I want is upgrade software for the ipods, bigger space and minor things, but the Touch upgrade sounds the most realistic. The touch does need to be upgraded, though I wonder will they settle it at 32GB or just make it 30GB like the old video, and continue from there. Though I know it's just an estimate, so the actual thing would probably have 28-30GB
Maybe I should save up for it.
Quote from: Hiei on January 15, 2008, 01:36:25 PM
The size and optional SSD are nice, but no ethernet, a PATA drive, and no optical makes it bullpoop.
It appears someone is new to the world of ultra-portable PCs.
It's....well it's a computer. A mistake in my opinion. They did so good with the MacBook. The Air is going to fail. MISERIBLY.
Pfft, you all have no idea what you are talking about. As far as ultra-mobile PCs, this thing is going to rule the world. I would love to have one of those things actually. I mean holy poop! 2 gig memory, 1.8ghz dual core and a freaking 80 gig hdd in an ultra-mobile is awesome!
This thing is nothing going to replace the Macbook. Get it right people. This thing is just a revolution when it comes to ultra-mobiles. I am a little disappointed by the single USB port though, ultra-mobiles need at least 2 to function properly.
What's the point of the thinness?
It looks like you can snap it in half. :|
Only one USB port, no ethernet ports, and the cheapest available is $1,800 with the most insane processor speed evar of 1.6 GHZ.
I can see it selling loads, unfortunately.
Quote from: Riosan on January 15, 2008, 03:47:10 PM
Only one USB port, no ethernet ports, and the cheapest available is $1,800 with the most insane processor speed evar of 1.6 GHZ.
I can see it selling loads, unfortunately.
I can see snorkel buying one >_>;
Quote from: Riosan on January 15, 2008, 03:47:10 PM
Only one USB port, no ethernet ports, and the cheapest available is $1,800 with the most insane processor speed evar of 1.6 GHZ.
I can see it selling loads, unfortunately.
Same actually. The price is way unreal, however you've got to admit this is a pretty awesome machine none the less.
Quote from: WhiteKnightWolf on January 15, 2008, 04:01:15 PM
you've got to admit this is a pretty awesome machine none the less.
Because and only because it's less than 1 inch big, right?
Quote from: Riosan on January 15, 2008, 04:02:22 PM
Quote from: WhiteKnightWolf on January 15, 2008, 04:01:15 PM
you've got to admit this is a pretty awesome machine none the less.
Because and only because it's less than 1 inch big, right?
No, the specs on it and it's size/weight are what's amazing.
Quote from: WhiteKnightWolf on January 15, 2008, 03:03:36 PM
It appears someone is new to the world of ultra-portable PCs.
Most UMPC's have ethernet and multiple USB ports. And there's no reason for PATA.
Quote from: Hiei on January 15, 2008, 04:06:15 PM
Quote from: WhiteKnightWolf on January 15, 2008, 03:03:36 PM
It appears someone is new to the world of ultra-portable PCs.
Most UMPC's have ethernet and multiple USB ports. And there's no reason for PATA.
Uh no, most of them rely on wireless networking. I do wish it had more USB ports and a SS hdd though, you are right.
Quote from: WhiteKnightWolf on January 15, 2008, 04:12:56 PM
Uh no, most of them rely on wireless networking. I do wish it had more USB ports and a SS hdd though, you are right.
Most I've seen have both.
Do you even know what PATA is? I'm not talking about a Solid State Flash Drive (which the high-end one has), I'm talking about Parallel ATA, as opposed to the much faster Serial ATA.
Quote from: Hiei on January 15, 2008, 05:20:25 PM
Quote from: WhiteKnightWolf on January 15, 2008, 04:12:56 PM
Uh no, most of them rely on wireless networking. I do wish it had more USB ports and a SS hdd though, you are right.
Most I've seen have both.
Do you even know what PATA is? I'm not talking about a Solid State Flash Drive (which the high-end one has), I'm talking about Parallel ATA, as opposed to the much faster Serial ATA.
I know, but Solid State owns them both.
Quote from: WhiteKnightWolf on January 15, 2008, 05:24:00 PM
I know, but Solid State owns them both.
Yes, but don't you think it's just a little bit bullpoopish that it uses PATA?
Quote from: Hiei on January 15, 2008, 05:26:34 PM
Quote from: WhiteKnightWolf on January 15, 2008, 05:24:00 PM
I know, but Solid State owns them both.
Yes, but don't you think it's just a little bit bullpoopish that it uses PATA?
Yes yes, of course! I agree with you 100% on that! I just think that for the money you are paying for that, they should at least include a Solid State instead of a PATA OR SATA.
I'd break that easily.
Um, guys, I think you're missing the point here. This is not a gaming machine or even an everyday use machine for people like you. The target market for this is super-businessmen, tech geeks, and people who otherwise are extremely mobile/are obsessed with small form factor.
Personally I'm fine with the thickness of my MacBook Pro, which looks hefty in comparison, and really I think I'd be paranoid about snapping that thing in half or something.
Obviously, however, the MacBook Air would be completely unsuited for myself on numerous accounts... small screen (relative to my MBP), small hard drive (also relatively), lack of I/O. But again, it's not meant to be an extreme media machine/gaming machine like my MBP is.
I wouldn't really care about the lack of an optical drive, as I almost never use mine. Importing CD's every now and then, but I mostly buy digitally now anyway. Also, please be aware of the Remote Disc software that comes with the Air. And again, this thing is meant to be ultraportable and still a good computer, not a sit-on-your-desk replacement for the old laptop.
I'd die with a screen that small.
Why does everything have to be smaller and smaller? Because it can be?
Quote from: Snorkel on January 15, 2008, 06:04:30 PM
Um, guys, I think you're missing the point here. This is not a gaming machine or even an everyday use machine for people like you. The target market for this is super-businessmen, tech geeks, and people who otherwise are extremely mobile/are obsessed with small form factor.
We know. But it's bullpoopish that it has a PATA drive (which is horribly slow compared to SATA) and no Ethernet when they could have easily put it on.
QuoteAnd again, this thing is meant to be ultraportable and still a good computer, not a sit-on-your-desk replacement for the old laptop.
So where would I use this over a Macbook/Macbook Pro if it isn't at my desk?
Quote from: Hiei on January 15, 2008, 06:19:35 PM
So where would I use this over a Macbook/Macbook Pro if it isn't at my desk?
On a plane, in a taxi, in a hotel, in a meeting, etc. Like a I keep saying, their target market for this is the world-class super traveler who would actually want an ultra thin/light laptop and wouldn't care that much about tech specs.
Watch it sell; you know it's not going to be a failure.
I never said it was going to be a failure, but the Macbook fits all those.
Quote from: WhiteKnightWolf on January 15, 2008, 04:05:09 PM
Quote from: Riosan on January 15, 2008, 04:02:22 PM
Quote from: WhiteKnightWolf on January 15, 2008, 04:01:15 PM
you've got to admit this is a pretty awesome machine none the less.
Because and only because it's less than 1 inch big, right?
No, the specs on it and it's size/weight are what's amazing.
my piece of poop desktop has the same specs. Go for a cheaper windows OS computer with better specs, the thinness of it means crappier parts. Oh, and I like macs I just hate their performance. Yeah, I would rather go with a macbook or a uber-pimped out pc laptop.
Also, WHAT THE HELL DIFFERENCE DOES LESS THEN AN INCH OF THICKNESS MAKE ANYWAYS?