Performance for MBA already mentioned a lot of times so you better check back before you ask again.

Been using for 2 weeks.

Yes, it's slow. I think more due to the hard disk speed than CPU. I'm so used to quad core desktop so maybe it's just me. Compared to my previous notebook, iBook G4, it's very fast lah. If you don't have anything running in the background, it can play 720p movies no problem. If something accesess the HD during playback, then movie will start skipping. Looks like HD speed bottleneck.

Gotta change my habits a bit. Try not to open too many apps at the same time. Because if you do, it'll be beachball time.

The best thing about the Air is the weight. I feel better already, my shoulder not so painful from lugging around a heavy notebook. Sometimes I gotta check inside my bag to make sure the Air is in there.

Of course, very stylo, take out MBA in Starbucks and you feel an Air of superiority. :-) So cool. Very nice to show off, just make sure none of them follow you back to the car. :-)

Girls like it. So for those who are single, be creative.

Haven't had the need to use a DVD since I got it so I guess Apple's decision to exclude the drive is spot on.

Battery life is just so-so. I've been pampered by the 5hr battery life of my iBook G4. With the same usage pattern, I'm maybe getting 3-3.5 out of the MBA.

MBA Cool Factor = 10/10

Well I brought that to my college and those who dont even know me came to ask about the MBA.

After googling around and read user opinion, now i get it

Macbook Air is now back on my Buying List TQ guys


BTW got 1 Question,

Where should i buy Macbook Air?

1. Garage Sales

ajul sell Macbook Air below RM6k, which is really really really cheap

2. Machines

RM 6.3k, but get Rebate butnot sure how many RM

which one is the best option?

This post has been edited by Balok: Apr 7 2008, 08:36 PM

go machines see the item...meet me also see the item..check the different..if no different why pay more?:-)
mybe i dont have good after sale service..but why got apple store?bcoz they will serve all apple customer..then wats problem anymore?
warranty?just check the serial no valid or not?then wat in ur mind will close up...

I prefer Epicentre =)

Machines is refusing to give 2% rebate for the MBA. I know cause I bought it from there while expecting the rebate. The reason they gave was that the margins are too low. They do have other promos but unfortunately I bought mine on the day the stocks came in and a few days before their promos were announced.

I like Epicentre too but I usually get my Mac stuff from Machines because of the rebate.

so there is no rebates in epicenter?? I heard they have rebates in epicenter!? or maybe my friend is pulling my leg~ haihz......

but service good n also they give freebies together with it!!

i wanna buy macbook..
got any recoomend for me..

nope, no rebate for machines & no discount for epicentre... trust me, i've asked.

oh, and to share another one of my delightful experiences with the mba, i was on my 'photography hunt' today & for the first time, my shoulders doesn't hurt all that much. the lightness of the mba is very useful when you're carrying around a big dslr & a couple of lenses. usually i opt to left the lappie at home & do my post-editing later, or painfully carry around my 2.5kg mbp, but with the mba, snap! snap! snap! at the park, few moments later i was transferring the pics to aperture, right on the park bench. awesome!

This post has been edited by dawn152: Apr 8 2008, 10:51 PM

Same to me. Last time I was too lazy o carry my Macbook Pro around then end up using friend's laptop that they brought to college. Now I'll bring even I dont need it since it makes not much difference.

just got e-mail from Machines people

they said got 2% rebate for Macbook Air

which means i get RM 125.98 for rebate

but pay RM 500 more to get that rebate is ridiculous

so ajul, wait for me

balok, what did Machines say in their email to you? How about rebates for those who already bought the MBA from them? Such as poor me. I'm looking to buy another one since my wife has more or less taken over the MBA that we have now and ajul is looking like a very good deal.

This is what i get

Hi there,

Regarding the MacBook Air, yes you do get rebates if you were to purchase at
Machines. You're entitle for a membership which gives you

-2% Rebates for desktops, laptops, and softwares
-5% Rebates for iPods
-10% Rebates for accessories

I assume that you're interested in getting the 1.6GHz MacBook Air which will
cost you RM 6,299, so the rebates will be RM 125.98 which is 2% from RM
6,299. You can redeem the rebates on your next purchase with any products.

Yes we have ready stocks for the MacBook Air 1.6GHz at The Gardens outlet at
the moment.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any doubts or enquires.
Thank You.







If want cheap cheap buy from ajul la

Yes I've been in contact with ajul. I'm back to my iBook G4 at the moment unless my wife gives me back my MBA. Grrr. Looks like I will most likely have to buy another one. At first I was looking at getting the 1.8 with HD(not SSD) but ajul can't get that one as I think it's BTO. However Machines do have them. Still thinking about it.

i think Machines sell it around RM 7.4k

This post has been edited by Balok: Apr 9 2008, 11:14 PM

RM7399 to be precise. I find 1.6 a bit too slow but RM1100 extra for that 200MHz. Hmmm. I think just get 1.6 from ajul, good enuff.

I just got mine today...not sure if anyone else experienced this ....when u graze the aluminium surface with your fingers while the power cord is attached, do you guys get any vibrating sensation? It dissappears when I unplug the power.

what do graze mean?

BTW do you mean when you touch it when plug to the power cord you got shocked with electric?

Maybe your wall socket or extension not properly grounded. I don't have such sensation. I even tried licking the MBA cos if got current leakage your tongue will surely feel it.

btw bratzz, where did you from? If you don't mind me asking.