Thinkin about getting a 2013 Macbook Air :patrice:

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Last one came out in June right? are they gonna update again in Jan or something? Should I wait? :lupe:
I dont wanna buy now then next year they come out w/ some new hardware :beli:

This would be my first Mac, anybody got one of these? How is it?
 

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whenever the update, it won't be enough to justify waiting unless you're OCD about minor shyt...just my opinion

only significant thing they could do is drop a 17 inch one
 

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i got the latest version of the air .. 11 inch .. ask me anything.
Thats the one i'm lookin to get. How you like the screen? Does it get hot? Is the fan loud? Theres no lag right?

All the reviews i read kinda shyt on the screen resolution. One review said that apple might be adding a retina Air next year.
 
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Thats the one i'm lookin to get. How you like the screen? Does it get hot? Is the fan loud? Theres no lag right?

All the reviews i read kinda shyt on the screen resolution. One review said that apple might be adding a retina Air next year.

love everything about this computer...i switched from a 2010 macbook pro. The only thing i am regretting is cheaping out and not getting more ram and more ssd space.

But then again the cost was way too high for those upgrades...but the convenient factor, the looks i get while using it, the fact that i can take my laptop everywhere for a whole day and not have to worry about battery life is just one of many reasons why i really like the computer.

As for your question, Macs get hot, it's typical. Though it only does if you're using it for a very long time, but the hardware is optimized for this. The fan knows what to do. Although it is EXTREMELY quiet. I haven't heard the fans make noise ONCE, and i've had it for a month now.

Compared to the 2010 macbook pro's screen. They are identical. I have noticed no difference whatsoever. Maybe tech-saavy people can, but for me the loss in 2inch of screen is no big deal. It has never been a big deal. The websites still look the same, i can still watch videos without any issues.

For a small computer, it is very powerful. Computer starts in less than 10 seconds. All programs take literally seconds to open up. I have installed photoshop which uses a lot of computer power, yet it barely slows down the computer. Normally i have few apps open at a time (chrome, itunes, word) and it doesn't lag at all. Though due to the 4gb of ram, i find myself restarting and turning off the computer more than i did with my macbook pro. But then there are payoffs to going smaller.

There are rumours that a 12 inch retina one will be out next year, you can wait for that one. I have no regrets of buying this air.
 

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love everything about this computer...i switched from a 2010 macbook pro. The only thing i am regretting is cheaping out and not getting more ram and more ssd space.

But then again the cost was way too high for those upgrades...but the convenient factor, the looks i get while using it, the fact that i can take my laptop everywhere for a whole day and not have to worry about battery life is just one of many reasons why i really like the computer.

As for your question, Macs get hot, it's typical. Though it only does if you're using it for a very long time, but the hardware is optimized for this. The fan knows what to do. Although it is EXTREMELY quiet. I haven't heard the fans make noise ONCE, and i've had it for a month now.

Compared to the 2010 macbook pro's screen. They are identical. I have noticed no difference whatsoever. Maybe tech-saavy people can, but for me the loss in 2inch of screen is no big deal. It has never been a big deal. The websites still look the same, i can still watch videos without any issues.

For a small computer, it is very powerful. Computer starts in less than 10 seconds. All programs take literally seconds to open up. I have installed photoshop which uses a lot of computer power, yet it barely slows down the computer. Normally i have few apps open at a time (chrome, itunes, word) and it doesn't lag at all. Though due to the 4gb of ram, i find myself restarting and turning off the computer more than i did with my macbook pro. But then there are payoffs to going smaller.

There are rumours that a 12 inch retina one will be out next year, you can wait for that one. I have no regrets of buying this air.
Good looks breh :salute:
Get a good Haswell based laptop instead and save on the price.
No windows computer looks as good :manny: shyt looks sleek as hell, pc's look (perform) :flabbynsick: after a year.
 
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Good looks breh :salute:

No windows computer looks as good :manny: shyt looks sleek as hell, pc's look (perform) :flabbynsick: after a year.

This. Plus they have crazy resale value. I sold my 2010 macbook pro for $450 before getting the air. It was a calculated move. I got 50% value of the original price i paid after using it for 3 years. But the performance was the same. And i still was getting 2 - 3 hours of battery life without plugging.
 

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Good looks breh :salute:

No windows computer looks as good :manny: shyt looks sleek as hell, pc's look (perform) :flabbynsick: after a year.

I beg to differ. HP Envy, Sony VAIO, etc. all look pretty sleek. I really think you should reconsider unless your draw is only battery life (in which case yes, it is the go-to). There are capable Windows ultrabooks that I think can fit the bill.

Windows rot, annoying for me as well, but avoidable. I'm using portable installs for most programs I give no fukks on and I'm running like greased lightning on both 7 and 8 even after a year+ of usage.

Plus easier interoperability, no excessive logo premium, and far greater hardware compatibility.
 
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