a friend of mine spilled coffee on his MBP 13", and the mainboard shorted as well... so no, if you are keen on tehtarik-proof notebook, go for other brands, or just don't drink anything nearby lah.

Actually, what are you really worried about?

I have used my MBP (mid-2009) model for about 2 years just before I sold it off, and it maintained a sweet capacity of over 90% (can't remember the exact figure, probably around 93-95 more like it) even after 2 years - most of the time, my MBP was plugged to the charger for use. Newer Macbook batteries are designed to last 1000 charges (compared to the previous norm of 300 charges) due to new technology.

should be c2d, bro. that price reflects what Machines was previously selling the 2010 MBA (during clearance) at before they were sold out.

no way the i5 could've been on clearance, or i'll be damned!

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@ mememe12, i'd say about 50% loss. but i try not to look it at that way. for me, it's like i was spending rm1k/year to use the MBP - and now i'm using a MBA which is much faster, which I hope can last me at least another 2 years.

Bro, MBP starting from 2009 model and above have built-in battery.

Refer here: http://www.apple.com/macbookpro/features.html

i would recommend you get a macbook pro if you going to game often as their cooling system is more efficient, and dota is a very time consuming game.

i have tried games like Torchlight (using Windows 7 on bootcamp) on my Air and the temperature goes up to 90 deg, which might be a bit hot (but still under safe operating temperatures according to Intel standards). so it's probably hot enough to boil water. haha. so if it melts, just get it replaced under warranty.

but on your question regarding the screen, the size is just perfect and the 1440x900 resolution makes game very sharp.

and also a full-sized external keyboard + mouse + headphones.

if weight is your main concern, definitely the Air is your only choice. i was using a MBP 13" previously and there really is a noticeable difference in weight compared to my 13" Air. nowadays, i even bring my Air out when I walk around at shopping malls (and chill at Starbucks/some cafe for 2-3 hours out of that) because it's so light (without the charger which I normally don't bring thanks to the Air's 7 hours battery life), I can hardly feel it.

if you are a student, you need to factor in the weight plus your books/notes/papers too. that's why I guess most students prefer to carry a netbook around due to weight.

if work is your main concern, certainly the Air! like what I mostly use my Air for.

can really feel the speed of the SSD when opening Office files, and browsing through files.

from his sig, i suppose so.

interesting, just wondering how much battery life you will lose just say after 1 hour of heavy gaming?

the fans will start whirring very loudly when gaming. that's all i can say. doesn't bother me much cause i use headphones.

@ bolded part, the problem might manifest later like after 1 year of regular heavy gaming sessions. maybe it will start melting. lol.
so Apple Care is a must, but then I'd rather not want to claim warranty since I will be leaving the Air at the service centre for weeks.

if space is vital for you, go for the 256gb one. the price is actually not really that 'value for money' but it really gives you the convenience.

imaging just bringing your Air with you when you go travelling, and that is what it is meant for to help your lifestyle, and not to have to add weight by carrying an external hard drive with you everywhere.

from what i have read, the difference is not good enough to justify the significant difference in price as the i7 is still limited by the small cache as with all ULV processors.

any idea if this adapter is still available in any of the Apple resellers? cause I can't seem to find it on the online Apple Store...

@ dvllzplayground, thanks bro. will pay a visit to them resellers soon

but I was on the impression that Apple did sell them before. perhaps this link sheds some light on the matter: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2388289,00.asp

hmmm, will it really be early 2012? or mid 2012? cause the current gen MBA was released in mid-2011, so I would suppose it would make sense to release the next gen in mid-2012, right? any thoughts?

lol. the thickness alone, and the design is kinda ugleh...

the zenbook has one MAJOR drawback - no keyboard backlighting, which is a deal breaker for people like me.

the screen is higher res than the MBA right?

MBA can get a lot cheaper through garage sales here, i can say even cheaper than Edu discount. hehe

looks like i have to test it out at the shop soon. but from what i have seen, Asus do make pretty crappy screens. lol

just search in the forum for Macbook Air.. it's easy to find since there aren't many sellers. also, the last i saw was about 2 months ago so you gotta check if they still selling now or not.

Even my MBA 13" is killing my eyes.

It's either due to the high resolution or poor screen quality (cause I don't my eyes don't feel like this when I was using my MBP 13" before).

I normally output to my 24" IPS screen when I'm at home for 1920 x 1200 resolution for work.

MBA - High Res, TN Screen, So-so Colour Gamut
MBP - Normal Res, IPS Screen, Great Colour Gamut

Hohoho.. looks like I didn't regret selling my macbook air 2011 just 2 weeks ago. Macbook Pro 15" is what I've been waiting for! Can't wait!!! Now wondering should I get from Apple Store Online or through Machines. Hmmm?

Definitely the next gen model! Now still waiting for the apple store msia to updated the price. Hmm. I wonder if they accept Amex. Haha.

Planning to order the MBP 15" Retina by this week from Apple Online Store.

Hope the sifus here can clarify a few items for me first before I order:-
- Does the Apple Online Store accept AMEX?
- What are the verification procedures required for the education pricing? Would they check the IC on delivery? Am planning to buy it under my younger brother's name who is still studying.

Any help would be much appreciated!

I need to correct you there bro. Other brands only win processor, and perhaps graphic card wise but loses in everything else. After being a user of the amazing MBA 11" & 13" and MBP 13" and 15", actually Apple products are indeed value for money.

Here's why:-
- All aluminium unibody and glass construction - the closest competitors are the Ultrabook series which cost the same or more than the MBA and are indeed inferior.
- Reliability issues. Even brands like Asus and even Alienware are famous for their high RMA numbers (mostly due to poor heat dissipation design and poor materials used), whereas you can check that research shows Apple notebooks are the most reliable of all.
- Screen hinge quality, feel and robustness - MBP and MBA trumps all
- Keyboards - MBA trumps all keyboards in the Ultrabook sector
- Magsafe Technology - No other player has come close to this kind of tech. Except recently with 1 or 2 brands which come close but still not on Apple's level.
- Internal component structure - Just open up any MBP and compare it with any other Window-brand laptop. Apple's attention to detail is just amazing and it means other brands are shortchanging you by making a 'mess' of components inside the notebook.
- Ability to install BOTH OS natively - Win 7 runs superbly on any MBP and MBA.
- Unmatched glass multi-touch trackpad. Competitors don't even come close.
- Gold-plated ports for the MBP.
- ETC.

Normally I just laugh when people say that Apple notebooks are overpriced, because seriously - windows notebook are overpriced for the kind of 'crap' that you are getting. Just joking, or am I?