Re: Once again, Intel builds a CPU just for Apple
On Sun, 27 Jan 2008 13:28:13 -0600, Synapse Syndrome wrote
(in article <OwC#CrRYIHA.748@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl>):
> "Lefty Bigfoot" <nunya@busyness.info> wrote in message
> news:0001HW.C3C231B001AD3676F01846D8@news.verizon.net...
>>
>>> Daniel, don't be stupid, the MacBook is about twice the size, weight and
>>> about the same speed. The MacBook Air is easily the thinnest, most
>>> powerful laptop in the world, and will be for several years to come.
>>
>> Unless you want firewire.
>>
>> Unless you want multiple USB ports.
>>
>> Unless you want more memory capacity.
>>
>> Unless you want more storage capacity.
>>
>> Unless you want ExpressCard/34.
>>
>> Unless you want multiple batteries to quick change on a long
>> flight or elsewhere.
>
>
> It's male jewellery for posing ponces.
I can see how it's useful for someone that is on the road
constantly and doesn't need a luggable workstation. If all they
need is lightweight basic computing, it seems like a decent
choice. If you need to do heavy duty work on it, it's a boat
anchor.
> Sort of like the guys you see around with iPhones. Dicks.
Jealousy is so ugly. I don't have an iPhone myself, having no
need for one, but I don't have any silly notions about ownership
of one implying any stereotypes for the owners.
--
Lefty
All of God's creatures have a place..........
..........right next to the potatoes and gravy.
See also: http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/images/iProduct.gif