10-16-2010, 04:49 PM

Possible redesigned MacBook Air photos surface
AppleInsider | Possible redesigned MacBook Air photos surface - rumor

Pictures of a possible MacBook Air prototype with no hard drive and extra battery space have surfaced ahead of Apple's Oct. 20 "Back to the Mac" event.

More details surface on Apple's next-generation MacBook Airs
AppleInsider | More details surface on Apple's next-generation MacBook Airs

A few more alleged details on Apple's forthcoming revamp of the MacBook Air line continue to trickle in, with one data point likely providing an explanation for the photo of a unreleased 13.3-inch MacBook Air design that surfaced overnight.

Early next-gen MacBook Air may have surfaced in photo | Electronista

New tip has MacBook Air due in 11- and 13-inch sizes | Electronista

10-16-2010, 07:31 PM

I am totally geeked about a possible 11.6" Macbook Air. I love my Pro and would take it anytime I needed heavy computing, but for short family trips, conferences and long plane rides, it would be totally awesome. I find the iPad too limited. I am a writer and need a full laptop to write on even short trips. I hope the rumors are close to true. Perfect MBA would be 11ish inches, 4gb ram, 256 or 512 gb SSD, 9-10hr battery. I'd be in line for it.

10-16-2010, 07:37 PM

A note to Endgadget if you have a possible Apple prototype, You might want to blur out the serial number.

10-16-2010, 08:22 PM

I'd be very interested in seeing how the 11" version plays out, assuming it runs full OS X and isn't a limited OS-lite gadget. The 2 USB ports give me hope that it is an OS X computer, as Apple doesn't seem to like usable USB on it's OS-lite gadgets. 11" would be great for work and less irritating than schlepping a 15" MBP along with a Lenovo in my backpack. Still, no OS X, no sale here.

10-18-2010, 08:37 AM

Update: New MacBook Air and Revolutionary Mac OS X Feature on Wednesday

10-18-2010, 10:36 AM

new update: More Claimed MacBook Air Specs

10-20-2010, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by thanxal

I am totally geeked about a possible 11.6" Macbook Air. ... I find the iPad too limited ... I hope the rumors are close to true. Perfect MBA would be 11ish inches, 4gb ram, 256 or 512 gb SSD, 9-10hr battery. I'd be in line for it.

Me too, but since I don't really need a new machine now I must resist!

10-20-2010, 02:23 PM

Man, they had me right up until the hard limit of 2GB RAM.

10-20-2010, 02:30 PM

Exactly. I would even be happier with 3gb of ram.

10-20-2010, 02:35 PM

Well, maybe the price of refurbs will drop on Apple's store. I'd be happy with that. Though for $1k, I might overlook the 2GB RAM since that's what the old one had anyhow.

10-20-2010, 03:32 PM

this is sounding awesome, im an apple lover. the do magic. hope the one to come provides more than expected.

10-20-2010, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by troybakerpm

this is sounding awesome, im an apple lover. the do magic. hope the one to come provides more than expected.

My thoughts exactly!

10-20-2010, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by XJ-linux

Man, they had me right up until the hard limit of 2GB RAM.

You can add up to 4gb.

10-20-2010, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by XJ-linux

Man, they had me right up until the hard limit of 2GB RAM.

From what I read XJ, you can order it with up to 4GB RAM. I am sure the price is not $999 though!

Also a note, you can add the ram as an option at purchase but not later as it's soldered to the Logicboard.

EDIT: OUCH! $100 more for 4GB!

10-20-2010, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by dtravis7

Also a note, you can add the ram as an option at purchase but not later as it's soldered to the Logicboard.

EDIT: OUCH! $100 more for 4GB!

They've figured out that people like us are advising people to upgrade their own RAM!

I've never been a fan of the MBA - didn't think it was worth getting those specs for that price (don't care about the size). I see why some people may appreciate it but this event has not been able to change my opinion on them. To be fair though, I wasn't really looking for them to convert me.