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New Macbook Air Rumours

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

New tip has MacBook Air due in 11- and 13-inch sizes | Electronista
 
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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.
 
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A note to Endgadget if you have a possible Apple prototype, You might want to blur out the serial number.
 
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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.
 
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thanxal said:
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.
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Me too, but since I don't really need a new machine now I must resist!
 
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Man, they had me right up until the hard limit of 2GB RAM.
 
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Exactly. I would even be happier with 3gb of ram.
 
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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.
 
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Great

this is sounding awesome, im an apple lover. the do magic. hope the one to come provides more than expected.
 
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Man, they had me right up until the hard limit of 2GB RAM.
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From what I read XJ, you can order it with up to 4GB RAM. I am sure the price is not $999 though! :D

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! :D
 
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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! :D
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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. ;)
 
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Van, I feel the same way except for a small light machine to take with me on network service calls. I have a netbook and hate it! HATE. Horrible keyboard, Trackpad, even the display. The Air would do the job but that is a bit of $$$ just for a machine to take with me to set up a few networks! :D

If the iPad only had an optional plug in RJ45 Dongle.....
 
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Van, I feel the same way except for a small light machine to take with me on network service calls. I have a netbook and hate it! HATE. Horrible keyboard, Trackpad, even the display. The Air would do the job but that is a bit of $$$ just for a machine to take with me to set up a few networks! :D
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I would suggest that if you did have the money, you'd be better off with a MB anyway. It may be a bit heavier and larger but for me, the power and potential to swap out HDs and RAM more than make up for it. That and I don't have to buy a dongle to use ethernet.

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If the iPad only had an optional plug in RJ45 Dongle.....
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Another argument against the MBA - no ethernet port. Guh.
 
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I would suggest that if you did have the money, you'd be better off with a MB anyway. It may be a bit heavier and larger but for me, the power and potential to swap out HDs and RAM more than make up for it. That and I don't have to buy a dongle to use ethernet.

Another argument against the MBA - no ethernet port. Guh.
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BUT, there is a $29 Network dongle for the air! :D Grin

The one and only one thing I like about the netbook is when checking out the customers WiFi signal it's so easy to carry it with just a thumb and finger and leave the other hand free to type or click. So light.
 
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OK, I'm happily surprised after checking the Apple Store. RAM, SSD and CPU can all be upgraded. Very nice. Now to wait the requisite 3 months for any bugs to work themselves out. ;)
 
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dtravis7 said:
BUT, there is a $29 Network dongle for the air! :D Grin

The one and only one thing I like about the netbook is when checking out the customers WiFi signal it's so easy to carry it with just a thumb and finger and leave the other hand free to type or click. So light.
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Yeah, you can't do that with the MB unless you have incredibly strong fingers. ;)

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OK, I'm happily surprised after checking the Apple Store. RAM, SSD and CPU can all be upgraded. Very nice. Now to wait the requisite 3 months for any bugs to work themselves out. ;)
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Ah, you're one of those that lets people like me figure out all the problems (admittedly an early adopter). Well, you're welcome. ;)
 

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