The ads for the new Airbook show it being pulled out of a manila envelope. If you buy one, you better keep that envelope in a big laptop bag so that you can hold all the peripherals you’ll need.
No Wi-Fi access? To connect to a wired ethernet network you’ll need a $29 add-on USB adapter. But wait! The wonderfully designed Airbook only has one USB port, so you’ll also need to have a USB hub! You also get the pleasure of buying an external DVD/CD drive, and the Airbook lacks firewire capability.
Battery life? No worries. You won’t have to carry around a heavy spare battery. You simply need to send the Airbook in for service! You’ll likely be very familiar with the service department. Given the Airbook’s thinness, it’ll be crushed by the peripherals in your laptop bag.
2 comments:
Well, it depends on what you want. If you travel a lot and have the need for a very light small laptop this is for you.
If you need all the stuff you describe, buy a Macbook or even a MacBook Pro 17". Because, based on your comments, you need at least 3 USB ports (check), two firewire 400/800 (check) ethernet, wireless and.. yeah a 17 inch display to work on your videos and photo collection.
Yep, not every laptop is for everybody. This is for people that need a lightweight, slim profile work tool. Do e-mail, work with normal office applications and is fast (oooohhh check). So that is what the Airbook as to offer.
You wouldn't by a mini Vieo subnotebook to edit you video collection...would y'a.
I got the airbook for free...so I'll deal with it. :)
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