This kind of advice actually I was seeking for. With example.

Thanks man. Seems like MBA Late 2010 will be able to see me well

No problem. I myself was contemplating to get it but I tried the game on a Intel HD3000 and the game ran just fine. I could even play Dota 2 on the HD3000. Did my research and the GT320m is on par with the HD3000. The i5 proc of course will definitely have an edge over c2d but i can tell you game nowadays run just fine with C2D processors.

My only concern gaming on the MBA was overheating but i played an 8 hours Diablo 3 marathon with no problems at all. Heat was bearable, no noisy fan sounds and game doesnt lag even when the machine gets hot.

Well long story short my advice is: If you can afford it, I suggest you get the i5 one. If you prefer to save and is on a tight budget (like I was), get the late 2010 model. It kicks just as much ass .

Small note: Slight lags when playing multiplayer so bear in mind. Still very playable.

thanks man. u makes things even clearer.

budget is not too tight, but more to what worth at what price. and i might wanna avoid buying new MBA late 2011 now at retail price, but when MBA 2012 out i will get hyped and resell and lose a few hundreds and buy the new MBA again. thus for now, MBA late 2010 is on top of my head.

but i wonder, of all the limitations of MBA 2010 u mentioned above, does the MBA 2011 overcomes all of that issues? like less heating while running heavy apps, no lag on multiplayer etc.?

Nop not really. Like I said the HD3000 is only on par with the GT320 but the i5 of course will definitely be faster than C2D so you should get performance improvements on the i5 compared to c2d. My answer to your question would be nop it only improves slightly from the late 2010 model. In terms of heat dissipation its the same thing because the chassis is basically the exact same (except for the new backlit keyboard. Not sure if that will contribute to heat).

After all thats said and done the MBA was never meant for such heavy tasks. Its capable but not meant for it .

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Added on May 21, 2012, 10:02 amBy the way, you are currently using a late 2010 macbook pro right? Arent the specs exactly the same as the Macbook Air except your Macbook Pro has a faster c2d processor and is still running sata hdd? If ur happy with ur current mbp performance and want something lighter then by all means get the mba late 2010. If youre looking for slight performance improvements then the 2011 model will suit you better.

This post has been edited by sayming: May 21 2012, 10:02 AM

thanks man.. appreciate your elaborations. btw have u sold your MBA 13"? mind to PM me your price if still available.

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Added on May 22, 2012, 8:46 amok.. now i have bought this MBA second hand. based on the seller, it should still have warranty from Apple. but when i check the warranty on Apple support site, came out this

"Please validate your product's purchase date.
Apple is unable to provide information about your service coverage. Please sign in with your Apple ID and provide your product's date of purchase so that we can display your coverage information."

what does this mean? will it require receipt to validate purchase date? because i don't have receipt here. the MBA just come with charger..

please advice.

This post has been edited by un_id: May 22 2012, 08:46 AM