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I'm done with the MacBook Air (for now)

I'm done with the MacBook Air for nowSince your MBA will just be lying around...So, since you're done with your MBA, can I have it?Must agreeI must agree with you. I also have MBA and MBP. The performance is a bit of an issue. But I think the portability overcomes...

Tags: Notebooks, AirBook, MacBook Air, Apple MacBook, MBA

Discussion threads 2008-06-24

ISSCC 2008: Details on Intel Silverthorne

ISSCC 2008: Details on Intel SilverthorneSize matters...2500 chips that are 25mm^2 on a 300mm Dia. wafer? How'd they do that? New math?Next processor for MacBook Air?Is it just me or does this processor seem like a very good candidate for a MacBook Air refresh? ;) :)- John MusbachTerrific processor for...

Tags: Processors, Semiconductors, Notebooks, Airbook, Intel Corp., Intel Silverthorne, good candidate, processor, Apple Inc., Moorestown, Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2008-02-04

Additional Resources

Are we falling out of love with the Dell Adamo?

Are we falling out of love with the Dell Adamo?Dell not the only oneHP has also squandered its push into higher end ultra portables. Its Voodoo Envy 133 desperately needs either a refresh or a price cut, on the site I believe the cheapest model was $1899, at least that...

Tags: Desktops, Dell Adamo, Dell Computer Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-07-08

MSI introduces Macbook Air killer, X-Slim 340

MSI introduces Macbook Air killer, X-Slim 340Quite a nice laptopThat is a really nice laptop; assuming it uses Intel wireless - it would be great once OpenSolaris or Linux is loaded on it. I wonder if they also have larger batteries of offer for those who don't mind an extra...

Tags: Notebooks, Apple Mac OS X, Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Operating systems, MSI, Apple MacBook Air, laptop computer, Apple Inc., Apple MacBook, X-Slim 340, netbook

Discussion threads 2009-04-22

What do you use?

What do you use?Poll answers don't fit my situation:OS: Windows, OS X, Linux (primarily CentOS, RHEL, and Ubuntu), and Solaris.Browser: IE on Windows, Safari on OS X, FireFox on Linux.Gaming: No.Notebook: Toshiba R200 and MacBook 2nd Gen.Smart Phone: iPhone.Upgrading PCs: Yes, very comfortable.RE: What do you use?Although I voted Windows,...

Tags: Games, Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Web browsers, Desktops, Linux, game, Microsoft Windows, PC, Mozilla Firefox

Discussion threads 2008-11-11

Why glossy screens don't work in notebooks

Why glossy screens don't work in notebooksNot the point Sparky.ntIn a VMYou can clearly see the OSX menubar in the screen shot.That being said, I'm liking my new MacBook Pro. It smokes compared to my old PowerBook.Looks like I've purchased my last Apple computer.If ALL Apple computers now come...

Tags: Notebooks, glossy screen, Apple Inc., notebook

Discussion threads 2008-10-21

Lenovo parodies MacBook Air commercial

Lenovo parodies MacBook Air commercialThat is AWESOME!!And oh so true! HILARIOUS!!! :)Very well done spot...This is an excellent piece of marketing from Lenovo. They should be commended, maybe handed an award or something.I am certainly going to share this with all of my Apple loving, black turtleneck wearing friends.Great advertisement.A...

Tags: Notebooks, MacBook Air, Apple MacBook, Lenovo Group Ltd., MacBook Air commercial, MacBookAir

Discussion threads 2008-04-29

Asus officially announces launch of Asus Eee PC 900

Asus officially announces launch of Asus Eee PC 900eeePC is awsomeI have had my eeePC for a couple of months now. I have the 7" 4gb model which originally came with Linux. I loaded a light version of XP in place of Linux which I could never master. I also...

Tags: Linux, Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Eee PC, ASUS, Asus Eee PC 900, eeePC

Discussion threads 2008-04-16

Apple: The angst vs. the reality

Apple: The angst vs. the realityTypical ZDNet spin[i]Everyone has an iPod and some folks have three.[/i]Great for Apple, terrible for everybody else.A saturated market is bad for Apple's competitors even more because they've not sold gadgets even nearly as much.How's Zune doin' these days?Ah, right, Microsoft just has a tiny...

Tags: Digital media, Digital music, Apple Inc., angst

Discussion threads 2008-02-25

MacBook Air SSD - Is it worth the money?

MacBook Air SSD - Is it worth the money?I thought the original HYPE was "Instant on"?Didn't one of the first ZDNet articles tout that this AirBook came on as soon as you open the lid?Maybe I'm dreaming!RE: MacBook Air SSD - Is it worth the money?The MacBook Air isn't worth...

Tags: Notebooks, EEEPC, solid state disk, MacBook Air, Apple MacBook, MacBook Air SSD

Discussion threads 2008-02-06

Putting your HDD on a 80GB diet (Redux)

Putting your HDD on a 80GB diet ReduxTypo.[i]Then I trashed Adobe Bridge, Device Central and Stock Photos which came along for the ride with my CS3 install, saving me another [b]600GB[/b].[/i]600GB. Typo, I hope. :)Arrrrggghhh!!!!!"80GB is not 80GB. It actually formats down to a paltry 74.3GB."Why do supposedly intelligent...

Tags: Remote Disc, hard drive, MBA, MacBook Air

Discussion threads 2008-02-06

MacBook Air: thinnest but not lightest

MacBook Air: thinnest but not lightestRE: MacBook Air: thinnest but not lightestOne thing apple cannot afford not to be is cool. They have to make products like this, even if they fail, as did the cube.Well the Toshiba and the thinkpad...both have 12 inch displays and not 13 inch,...

Tags: Notebooks, Apple MacBook, MBA, notebook, MacBook Air, thickness

Discussion threads 2008-01-18

Why DIDN'T the MacBook Air get the new 45nm CPU?

Why DIDN'T the MacBook Air get the new 45nm CPU?George Ou thank you for once, for not bashing APPLE. Top 10 thing wrong with MacBook Air[url=http://apcmag.com/7839/macbook_air_top_10_things_wrong_with_it]FYI[/url]Reason #11: It's a dongle.Design Time must have been a killer.The advantage to many PCs are that they work well with Top Down design. ...

Tags: Notebooks, Processors, CPU, MacBook Air, Apple MacBook, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-01-16

MacBook Air cuts the wires (and ports)

MacBook Air cuts the wires and portsOnly one USBOnly one USB is the deal breaker for meOnly 1 USB port....I am trying to think of why that would be an issue. Mouse and keyboard are Blue ToothMy printer is Wireless.My phone is wirelessMy main HD is on the wireless networkMaybe...

Tags: Notebooks, Wi-Fi, MacBook Air, Apple MacBook, wireless, USB, FireWire, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-01-15