**Macworld 2008 OFFICIAL THREAD v.There's something in the air.**

[azazel]

[ebbomega]

Yeah, I'll get a second-gen.

But I'm definitely getting one.

[omega_image]

read above.

ps. sexy as fuck.

[Kraig]

Very nice.

[Krusha]

"Get used to hearing the word 'dongle' in casual conversation, because Apple is shipping one for the MacBook Air -- an Ethernet to USB adapter for those who absolutely must use a wired network. For $29 you get a 10/100Base-T Ethernet connection and the opportunity to use up your one USB port for connectivity (hint: either get used to typing on the full-size keyboard on the laptop, or pick up a small USB hub). It's not the fastest gun in the West but it will certainly get the job done."
-TUAW


I had my doubts ... but this sealed the deal, you think it will make DJing even easier? and yes whoever said 2nd gen is on point, same with iPhone when it goes 3G.

[cubed]

^George, who are you kidding? You'd crush that thing with your meaty paws.

[meth0dical]

[decypher]

Pretty sweet right there...

[KrisisID]

anybody got a link to the keynote address?

[G3N3R4L]

its too bad they force the external cdrom/dvd drive... but i can see why to keep it slim

and im sure some people will dislike the wireless only

but i think its sexy as hell

[Revolver]

[meth0dical]

Originally Posted by G3N3R4L

its too bad they force the external cdrom/dvd drive... but i can see why to keep it slim

and im sure some people will dislike the wireless only

but i think its sexy as hell

only 1 usb port as well, so if you're using an external hdd/dvd-rw/mouse you need to carry a hub as well. this notebook is kinda pointless if you ask me... total fashion machine, little functionality. slow cpu, slow and small hdd, no optical drive, 1 usb port, no wired lan... all for only $1800!

[wishbone]

BUNK

Apple hinted it was the new newton.

edit:
apparently it was codenamed newton air or something

[cubed]

Originally Posted by meth0dical

only 1 usb port as well, so if you're using an external hdd/dvd-rw/mouse you need to carry a hub as well. this notebook is kinda pointless if you ask me... total fashion machine, little functionality. slow cpu, slow and small hdd, no optical drive, 1 usb port, no wired lan... all for only $1800!

You're obviously not a corporate professional.

That is the demographic Apple is locking down with this machine. It's geared towards the Business Professional market.

This machine is meant for those that need to work on planes and tend to travel for business. Not your everyday home user. The simplicity, size of it and functionality are what they're trying to promote to the corporate world.

The addition of a solid state hard drive will sell this thing alone for those needing instant boot ups for board meetings and such.

I wouldn't be surprised if this becomes the portable of choice for those needing to travel for business.

But then again, you seem to have fairly narrow views on most things so I don't expect you to try to grasp anything beyond the initial fold.

[Leviathan]

watch it be voted the best ultra portable windows machine of 08 just like the macbook pro was voted the best windows laptop of 07. :)

[wishbone]

a lot of things that you could normally connect via USB are now available (and more and more each day) through a bluetooth connection. so if you want that printer connected or that mouse connected, you can just BT it.

The remote optical drive feature is kinda neat, too. Biggest/coolest feature is the ssd.

[meth0dical]

even the corporate professional is not going to sacrifice the functionality of a regular notebook for something that's about an inch thick, its pointless. you can get slim and light without sacrificing the standard features of a computer.

[meth0dical]

Originally Posted by cubed

But then again, you seem to have fairly narrow views on most things so I don't expect you to try to grasp anything beyond the initial fold.

it's funny how you have to throw that personal attack in there too, you're a fuckin dick.

[cubed]

Originally Posted by meth0dical

even the corporate professional is not going to sacrifice the functionality of a regular notebook for something that's about an inch thick, its pointless. you can get slim and light without sacrificing the standard features of a computer.

YOU'RE STILL MISSING THE FUCKING POINT!!!

IT DOES EVERYTHING A CORPORATE NEEDS, IT DOES IT FASTER, LIGHTER AND SIMPLER.

IT DOESN'T NEED ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES.

NOT EVERYTHING IS MARKETED AND TAILORED TO THE NEEDS OF AN EARLY 20'S GAMER!!!

o

[cubed]

Originally Posted by meth0dical

it's funny how you have to throw that personal attack in there too, you're a fuckin dick.

I am.

You're also a tunnel visioned know nothing.

[meth0dical]

Originally Posted by cubed

YOU'RE STILL MISSING THE FUCKING POINT!!!

IT DOES EVERYTHING A CORPORATE NEEDS, IT DOES IT FASTER, LIGHTER AND SIMPLER.

IT DOESN'T NEED ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES.

NOT EVERYTHING IS MARKETED AND TAILORED TO THE NEEDS OF AN EARLY 20'S GAMER!!!

o

you're still missing the fucking point, its not that much slimmer and lighter than whats already available.

calm down spazzy

edit: i know some things, so your last post is wrong. haha sucker.

[tiedye]

HI GUYS. WE'RE ONE OF THE TWO MOST PROMINENT COMPUTER MANUFACTURERS IN THE WORLD AND WE HAVEN'T A CLUE WHAT WILL SATISFY OUR INTENDED DEMOGRAPHIC. SHUCKS. o

[cubed]

Originally Posted by meth0dical

edit: i know some things, so your last post is wrong. haha sucker.

That's funny, because you haven't displayed any of that on this board.

[wishbone]

legitimate question for someone who knows mac software a bit better:

I know they have office for mac, but do they have exchange/enterprise for mac? For a lot of people being tied into their exchange server is critical for work. If MS has exchange for mac, then I really can't see any reason why this machine would limit a professional in any way? afaik macs and PCs can network share files now too?

[Kraig]

Originally Posted by cubed

You're obviously not a corporate professional.

That is the demographic Apple is locking down with this machine. It's geared towards the Business Professional market.

This machine is meant for those that need to work on planes and tend to travel for business. Not your everyday home user. The simplicity, size of it and functionality are what they're trying to promote to the corporate world.

The addition of a solid state hard drive will sell this thing alone for those needing instant boot ups for board meetings and such.

I wouldn't be surprised if this becomes the portable of choice for those needing to travel for business.

This is right on point...