Apple Air Macbook starting from $999

[KPACOTKA]

It looks like good deal for me, considering that most Apple laptops are overpriced, this one looks right

No links, no stores, no specs, no special price = no deal.
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[Corporate Thug]

eh, specs-wise, it's more of a netbook. Not hot IMO.

 

[Kromis]

Since when is MSRP considered a "hot deal"?

 

[Corporate Thug]

Since when is MSRP considered a "hot deal"?

the day apple launches a product, sir.

 

[dirtrat]

The perfect Apple customer! Steve jobs loves you!

the day apple launches a product, sir.

 

[Acanthus]

Lol core 2 duo.

 

[Lucifer Lost]

eh, specs-wise, it's more of a netbook. Not hot IMO.

You're not supposed to notice that.

Processor: 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
System bus: 800MHz
Memory: 2GB of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM
Storage: 64GB of flash storage
Optical Drive: None. (External Drive Sold Separately. + $79)
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 320M w/ 256MB of shared memory
Video: Front-facing integrated camera (can't find specs)
Ports: Mini DisplayPort (Adapters Sold Separately. + $29 to $99), 2 USB 2.0, Headphone Mini Jack
Display: 11.6-inch LED 1366x768
Networking ports: None. (USB Ethernet Adapter Sold Separately. + $29)
Wireless: 802.11n and Bluetooth 2.1
Trackpad: Multi-Touch
Battery: Up to 5 hrs w/wireless, 30 hrs Standby
Hardware accessories: 45W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cord

 

[gorcorps]

No link, no info, and the deal isn't hot.

 

[Kaido]

You're not supposed to notice that.

Processor: 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
System bus: 800MHz
Memory: 2GB of 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM
Storage: 64GB of flash storage
Optical Drive: None. (External Drive Sold Separately. + $79)
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 320M w/ 256MB of shared memory
Video: Front-facing integrated camera (can't find specs)
Ports: Mini DisplayPort (Adapters Sold Separately. + $29 to $99), 2 USB 2.0, Headphone Mini Jack
Display: 11.6-inch LED 1366x768
Networking ports: None. (USB Ethernet Adapter Sold Separately. + $29)
Wireless: 802.11n and Bluetooth 2.1
Trackpad: Multi-Touch
Battery: Up to 5 hrs w/wireless, 30 hrs Standby
Hardware accessories: 45W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power cord

vs. say the 11.6" Acer Aspire TimelineX with Core i5 chip: ($712)

http://www.amazon.com/Acer-Aspire-Ti.../dp/B003N3JJJY

Processor: 1.2 Ghz ULV Core i5 (1.73ghz w/ Turbo Boost, 3MB L3 cache) HM55 chipset
Memory: 4GB DDR3 (upgradeable to 8GB)
Storage: 500gb 5400rpm (upgradable to max 500 7200rpm, 750gb 5400rpm, or SSD)
Optical Drive: None (plenty of USB slimlines available separately)
Graphics: 128MB Intel GMA HD Graphics
Video: 640 x 480 Crystal Eye webcam (1.3MP 1280x1024)
Ports: 3 USB 2.0, card reader, HDMI, VGA
Display: 11.6" LED 1366 x 768 16:9
Networking ports: Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless: 802.11n
Trackpad: Multi-touch gesture trackpad
Battery: 8 hours advertised (6-cell battery, 5800 mAh)
Hardware accessories: A/C adapter
Weight: 3.1 pounds

Also available in a 1.2 Ghz Core i3 version for $599:

http://www.amazon.com/Acer-Aspire-Ti...dp/B003N3GGO0/

 

[TwiceOver]

vs. say the 11.6" Acer Aspire TimelineX with Core i5 chip: ($712)

http://www.amazon.com/Acer-Aspire-Ti.../dp/B003N3JJJY

Processor: 1.2 Ghz ULV Core i5 (1.73ghz w/ Turbo Boost, 3MB L3 cache) HM55 chipset
Memory: 4GB DDR3 (upgradeable to 8GB)
Storage: 500gb 5400rpm (upgradable to max 500 7200rpm, 750gb 5400rpm, or SSD)
Optical Drive: None (plenty of USB slimlines available separately)
Graphics: 128MB Intel GMA HD Graphics
Video: 640 x 480 Crystal Eye webcam (1.3MP 1280x1024)
Ports: 3 USB 2.0, card reader, HDMI, VGA
Display: 11.6" LED 1366 x 768 16:9
Networking ports: Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless: 802.11n
Trackpad: Multi-touch gesture trackpad
Battery: 8 hours advertised (6-cell battery, 5800 mAh)
Hardware accessories: A/C adapter
Weight: 3.1 pounds

Also available in a 1.2 Ghz Core i3 version for $599:

http://www.amazon.com/Acer-Aspire-Ti...dp/B003N3GGO0/

But that is slightly thicker, doesn't come in white, and doesn't have an Apple logo on it. Why would I want to pay less for something with more functionality?


Note: Sarcasm.

I've been eyeing that same laptop for a while now. I have one of the 14" TimelineX laptops and it is very nice.

 

[fleshconsumed]

eh, specs-wise, it's more of a netbook. Not hot IMO.

It's very far from being a netbook. Yes, it's C2D, not newer Core iX, but it's still a very capable processor that's at least twice as fast as Atom CPUs. As others have pointed out if you're impartial to Apple Logo and OSX and can live with slighly bigger machine, there are slightly bigger laptops with 11.6-12.1" screens that are better equipped and lower priced, but new MacBook Air is not a netbook.