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January 17, 2008
I'm happy with my MacBook - no Air for me
My experience with the the Mac Mini I bought in October has made me a convert. Even though I built a new AMD-based Windows system at the same time that's faster than my Mini, I like the Mac environment. And for those Windows applications that I can't live without, VMWare Fusion works just fine. So since October, the Mac has been my primary environment.
I've never spent my own money for a laptop. I work in IT, and since 1996, every company I've worked for has provided me a Windows laptop. But it seemed unlikely that a company would buy me a Mac laptop. So in December the bug bit me, and I bought a black MacBook.
I was never really in the market for a sub-notebook, and the specs on the air don't attract me. 1.6 Ghz processor vs my 2.2. 2 gig of ram vs the 4 gig I put in mine. (From Fry's - only $90 with rebates!) No DVD. 80 gig 4200 RM drive vs my 160gb 5400. Higher res screen on the Air - that's nice - but not worth the extra money.
The lower weight and sleekness isn't necessary for me. The Macbook is already thinner and lighter than the other Windows laptops I've had. I like it a lot.
I've never spent my own money for a laptop. I work in IT, and since 1996, every company I've worked for has provided me a Windows laptop. But it seemed unlikely that a company would buy me a Mac laptop. So in December the bug bit me, and I bought a black MacBook.
I was never really in the market for a sub-notebook, and the specs on the air don't attract me. 1.6 Ghz processor vs my 2.2. 2 gig of ram vs the 4 gig I put in mine. (From Fry's - only $90 with rebates!) No DVD. 80 gig 4200 RM drive vs my 160gb 5400. Higher res screen on the Air - that's nice - but not worth the extra money.
The lower weight and sleekness isn't necessary for me. The Macbook is already thinner and lighter than the other Windows laptops I've had. I like it a lot.
