I just had a few minutes to check out the video about the Apple MacBook Air. I WANT it! I want it bad.
I have been a PC user up until now but am seriously considering converting just because the Air is so cool.
Super Sleek
Aside from the incredible thinness (0.16 to 0.76 inch- about the size of your index finger) and light weight ( just 3 lbs!) it also offers the advantages of a full size notebook. Like a full size key board that is back lit for ease of use in low light situations such as conference rooms and airplanes.
Impressive Display
The glossy 13.3-inch,
widescreen LED backlit display is the same viewable size as
the screen on MacBook. The 1280-by-800 resolution gives you vibrant
images and rich colors at full brightness.
Built In Camera
Unlike most other ultraportable notebooks, MacBook Air includes a
built-in camera they refer to as iSite. The iSight camera along with iChat software makes video chatting
easy anywhere there’s a wireless network.
Slim Battery
This impressively slim battery does not compromise power. It is said to provide 5 hours of wireless activity.
Touchpad Capabilities
Last but not least is the feature that I loved most. The oversized trackpad with multi-touch technology.
This design is taken from the gesture based commands of the iPhone and Ipod. You can pinch, swipe,
or rotate to zoom in on text, advance through a photo album, or adjust
an image. It will recognize the difference between two finger commands and three finger commands.
The Dilemma…I know nothing about operating a Mac. I am a self taught PC user (other than the DOS class in high school many moons ago) and would not consider myself highly techy. But this machine is so sexy I feel like I must have it. But I am trepidatious. Is the conversion too hard to tackle for an ole gal like me? You know what they say about teaching old dogs new tricks. Will I feel lost and therefore less productive? I certainly dont have time to be less productive. These are the questions that I ask myself.
Of course the Apple Store offers free tutoring and classes that I can take, but again thats just more time invested that could be spent elsewhere. So what do I do??? I ask you Shak-ers that are Mac converts; will I regret it? Let me know what you all think so I can make the right decision.
I’ll eagerly await your vote…To Mac or not to Mac, that is the question.
Thanks Stumbot, that is good advise. You're too kind to me with the typewriter scenario, but that's one reason why I love ya! Kidding of course – I love you for your brains.
A Mac is better than a PC but the $1800 price is high. The things I do on a computer (i.e. word processing and web surfing) can be done on a PC at half the price.
I won't look as cool typing on a PC, but when I'm using the computer, there's generally no one watching. Kathy may use her computer in public places (airplanes or in business meetings) but she would look good using an a 100-yr-old manual typewriter.
Bottom line: wait a couple of months until the 'new' wears off. Read reviews of the Mac-air to see if users are still smitten.
Jenny, can you elaborate on what you've heard. Obviously it is up to me, but I am asking for help and input from those smarter than I, as I am a novice when it comes to Mac's.
Thanks so much Cassandra. I will definitely try one out first but am relying on people like you who have crossed to the other side to give me their advise on making the switch. Obviously the folks at the Apple store will say it is as easy as pie. My concern is that my desktop and all of my staff are on PC's. Is it difficult to switch between both?
i've been a mac user for the past four years and it has been beautiful. switching from pc to mac is not difficult in the slightest. macs are actually much easier to use, i think. it's gotten to the point with me where my dad will ask for help with something on his pc at work and i have no idea what he's talking about.
as far as the air goes, i'd suggest going to an apple store in a few weeks and trying it out. i used a powerbook g4 12" for a long time and have recently switched to a macbook, so i can only speak for those models. but as said models go, i love them to pieces!
i'd definitely recommend trying one out before buying. it may not be your thing after all.
I heard some pretty bad things about this laptop. But it's totally up to you.
It appears that way, but will it be like learning a new language? I'm trying not to be shallow, but it's just so darn sexy.
It looks to me like it would be easy enough to use, and I like that.
Thanks Gad for your input. But unfortunately, I don't have many (actually any that I can think of) Mac friends.
What do you think about Dogmeatstew's comments about about the specs being so bad?
Is it all beauty with no brains???
Hey Dogmeatstew, can you give me some specifics? You're talking to a MAC dummy.
It's not too difficult, but if you had friends who are mac users, that would help!
To bad its specs suck so bad… no mac for me… that thing can't do anything…