Good MacBook Air Review
As I mentioned a while back, I was sorely tempted to buy a MacBook Air. The desire to have a twist-screen for use on planes won out, but wow, it's a very neat computer. Here's the summary from El Reg:
I agree with the reviewer that the non-removable battery isn't a deal-breaker, and even the minimal port count is something I could survive. I could see using an Air as a work-in-coffee-shops system, but I still like working in Ubuntu as my primary OS.
The Air is a 'love it or loathe it' machine, but don't let the naysayers put you off if it offers the form factor you prefer. Of course it's not going to be the laptop to suit everyone - you can buy cheaper or more capable Macs and PCs - so it's not a must have for the price-conscious buyer or the power-hungry. It's pricey, but with the exception of the tiny, basic Eee, the Air's no more expensive than other slim'n'light laptops.
I agree with the reviewer that the non-removable battery isn't a deal-breaker, and even the minimal port count is something I could survive. I could see using an Air as a work-in-coffee-shops system, but I still like working in Ubuntu as my primary OS.
Could you speak english, please? :)
I thought it looked cool, but it is probably nowhere near what I would need for my computer use. I am sure my old HP could do the job of what I ask from my current laptop. I guess that is why the hubs only gets me the very basic model.
I am curious, though, that if there is a nonremovable battery, how long does the exsiting battery last? I am going by my Dell, which I have had for maybe 2 years and just had to get a new battery. Just wondering does the Mac battery last forever or do you just turn the whole thing in to have it replaced?
hey, that was pretty much in English! :-) Yeah, I would guess that, after 2-2.5 years, the Air would probably have to get shipped back for a new battery as the one in it falls off in terms of how long it charges for.