Ask HN: WIll you purchase the new macbook air? Why or why not?

Re:Ask HN: WIll you purchase the new macbook air? Why or why... by mikerhoads on Thursday October 21, 2010 @12:27PM (#1816149)

I really don't understand the appeal of the Air. Macbook Pros are only slightly more expensive and will see a refresh soon. As a grown adult male, the extra 2 lbs of weight does not bother me.

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Re:Ask HN: WIll you purchase the new macbook air? Why or why... by spooneybarger on Thursday October 21, 2010 @12:33PM (#1816190)

I will long remember this line and probably steal it... "As a grown adult male, the extra 2 lbs of weight does not bother me."

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Re:Ask HN: WIll you purchase the new macbook air? Why or why... by jamesteow on Thursday October 21, 2010 @12:40PM (#1816245)

The fact that it's thin is a pretty nice feature. Makes for more space in the bag.

I also carry a lot of stuff in my bag, including a camera, a/c adaptor, and a some other computer equipment. 2 lbs doesn't seem like much but if I have to be mobile for a long period of time, it's definitely noticeable.

Would I get it? Probably not. I don't have that much expendable income to have a power laptop and a luxury netbook.

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