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Unboxing Video of MacBook Air, More Notes


Unboxing Video

- MacRumors forum member desenso posts a complete unboxing video of the new MacBook Air.
- Macworld posts their review of the MacBook Air and makes an interesting point about the seemingly small weight difference that makes the MacBook Air appealing:

One reason I loved the 12-inch PowerBook G4 was that it crossed some hard-to-define weight barrier, one I hadnt even been aware of until I started using a laptop that crossed it. The 12-inch PowerBook was so small and light that carrying my laptop around with me became an afterthought. Instead of lugging a 15-inch PowerBook from place to place, I could idly hold the 12-inch model in one hand. The MacBook Air takes that easy feeling to an extreme


- The MacBook Airs were reportedly pulled from the 5th Avenue NYC Apple Store for now. They will likely return on Friday which is the official retail launch of the MacBook Air. Video of MacBook Airs at 5th Ave store.
- For those who are need to fit their applications into their 64GB or 80GB MacBook Air might find some use in the Xslimmer application that was included in a recent software bundle. Xslimmer strips down applications to reduce file size but does not impact functionality. Update: Trimmit is a free alternative.
- The custom Intel CPU that powers the MacBook Air may be coming to PCs.
- Gizmodo reposted the MacBook Air tear down photos and video.

Ongoing discussion in our MacBook Air forum.

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53 months ago
I want one , I want one!!!
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53 months ago
So is there any official word about them being in stock on Friday or are we all still guessing?
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53 months ago
Me like, me want.
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53 months ago

So is there any official word about them being in stock on Friday or are we all still guessing?


Well... its clear they will be on display on Fri at most stores. Not clear if they will have stock however.
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53 months ago
That video is more effective than Ambien.

I still want one.
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53 months ago
i am still of two minds of this thing yes looks stunning lacks features i would need. Wirless is fine but i dont fancy mucking around with other computers to install stuff ...
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53 months ago
That's it! I've had enough ...

I'm going to the Apple Store to test drive one of these babies. Hopefully, I can get rid of my C2D MBP for one of these.
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53 months ago
Cool as that is, it doesn't suit my needs or my price range, but I would buy one in a heartbeat if I had the money and the powerful computer to make up for it's deficiencies.
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53 months ago
I have new MBP... but after watching that video, I still want one!! Even though I have no use for it. Damn you Apple! :)
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53 months ago
MacBook Air pron! Sexaay!
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