MacBook Air has issues, says Apple

[Gigacore]

MacBook Air users might need to move their new ultrathin laptops to keep bits moving to and fro, Apple Inc. said in a note on its support site, just one of several problems posted now that the new portable has started shipping.

Among the documents that populate the support section Apple unveiled this week was one that outlined an issue between MacBook Air and some external monitors. "If your MacBook Air is closed and an external display is your only display, you may notice a reduction of throughput for wireless networks that use the 2.4-GHz band," Apple said in a document published on the newly opened MacBook Air section of the company's online support site.

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Something is in the Air - may be these Issues

[MetalheadGautham]

guess apple did make a mistake in making MacBook Airs... But its nothing to worry about, because those are products that nobody is intrested in, atleast when it comes to the majority. Sure, the iPhone, MacBook, iMac and other macintoshes may generate intrest, but why invest in an 80K laptop that is special in no way ecept being thin ? Its not even small, being given a 15" screen. Atleast a 10" or 7" screen would have done some justice to its existance, in a market dominated by the ASUS EEE PC.

[praka123]

^who said 80K? it is near Rs1Lakh!better go for tata nano

[NucleusKore]

I wonder if they are using the screen body (rim) as an antenna, that would explain the drop in the signal

[iMav]

chk the link to read more it directs to a new topic page

[shady_inc]

LOL...What a source.

[Gigacore]

lol... fixed

[Charan]

Here is the Source.
Now I wonder is this problem exists in my laptop also , have to check this

[Gigacore]

@ charan.. the source is fixed

[goobimama]

You seriously think someone who is willing to spend 96k/$1800 on a laptop is going to consider the Tata nano?

[a_k_s_h_a_y]

yeah cool idea
hey goobi to be true even super rich ppl want to buy nano .. including many bolly stars .. check out some news paper yaar

[Gigacore]

its because to save their $$ to buy the MacBook Air... lol

[shady_inc]

Now I hope you guys don't start a flame war over which is better: MacBook Air or Tata Nano.

[Gigacore]

Originally Posted by shady_inc

Now I hope you guys don't start a flame war over which is better: MacBook Air or Tata Nano.

lol.. bigger is better..

[praka123]

My vote for tata nano 8) mba(mac book air) for toilet cover-someone please draw a cartoon MBA as toilet cover-my wishlist(no offense)

[Gigacore]

^ rofl.

praka wants to buy Tata nano..

[Charan]

Originally Posted by praka123

mba(mac book air) for toilet cover-someone please draw a cartoon MBA as toilet cover-my wishlist(no offense)

[Gigacore]

^ rofl

[drgrudge]

[Gigacore]

^ sad.. but nice comic drgrudge

[Charan]

@dr ha ha nice one Ashwin .. ho come on man just a warning? ... and only 2 days ban? I deserve atleast 1 week man

[Gigacore]

^ rofl

[drgrudge]

Posted another one 2 days back... Interview with the CMD, BSNL


Charan -
So shall I ahead?

[Charan]

Originally Posted by drgrudge

Charan -
So shall I ahead?

Sure you can go ahead, please do give me the reason too ,

ok bye bye guys .. time for break

[Gigacore]

Originally Posted by drgrudge

Posted another one 2 days back... Interview with the CMD, BSNL


Charan -
So shall I ahead?

give him an excuse man

please

[drgrudge]

Originally Posted by Charan

Sure you can go ahead, please do give me the reason too ,

ok bye bye guys .. time for break

Your wish is my command. Banned for 2 days.


No more offtopics. I'll delete any posts debating this ban.

[Gigacore]

sad.. anyway lets come back to topic

[praka123]

ontopic:
sure,this MBA is not worth the looks

With all the hype around the Macbook Air, we’re blind to see that this laptop although is an amazing piece of engineering, it sucks big time ! Why?

1. 
   
   It’s too expensive. Add the 64GB SSD drive and it’s extremely prohibitive.
2. No optical drive. This means you have to beg others to let you install a software Apple gave you on their PC so you have access to their drive.
3. No ethernet port. That makes the Remote Disk software useless if the PC you’re trying to connect to doesn’t have wireless.
4. Only 1 USB port. So you’ll need a USB hub, one more thing to carry around… that’s not portability
5. Battery not user Replaceable Unlike 99% of other laptops out there, the battery is not user replaceable.
6. Mono Speakers The built in speakers on the Macbook Air are weak and sound airy (sorry) from the hands-on videos so far. Worst of all, they’re mono, not stereo! Are we back in the 90s?
7. Fixed RAM The Macbook Air ships with 2GB of RAM by default. This RAM is onboard though, meaning there is no option to upgrade or to add more RAM.
8. Slow Processor 1.6 C2D by default is amongst the slowest Core 2 Duo processors you can get.
9. Slow 1.8″ Hard drive The base model comes with a 1.8″ hard drive. As most computer enthusiasts know, 1.8″ hard drives top out at 4,200rpm
10. It’s too thin! I would not drop it, or stand on it !!

http://mihnea.com/2008/01/17/why-i-h...e-macbook-air/


^if at all it brings that 64GB SSD then I have to say it is really gr8 for the premium it claims!sad!still hdd rules


offtopic:
well,I m feeling sad for Charan (dont worry ra babooo) .you did a good job with that pic

[MetalheadGautham]

Originally Posted by praka123

ontopic:
sure,this MBA is not worth the looks

http://mihnea.com/2008/01/17/why-i-h...e-macbook-air/


^if at all it brings that 64GB SSD then I have to say it is really gr8 for the premium it claims!sad!still hdd rules


offtopic:
well,I m feeling sad for Charan (dont worry ra babooo) .you did a good job with that pic

if you add a 64 GB SSD, it will cost 50K more.
for that price, you can buy a MacBookPro if you are an apple fan, or a custom Dell XPS if you want power.

And yes, the Eee PC is the king in this segment as of today.
The ACi Ultra Mini Is going to be another contender.

But this laptop(mac book air) makes no sence at all. I would rather buy a high end gaming XPS, or a MacBook (normal basic version). Either will be more powerful, and the later will also help save lots of money for upgrades, games, etc.

[Lucky_star]

Offtopic: Dr. Grudge, can you name that font which you used in that talk bubbles?