Seems everyone’s talking about netbooks these days. So I will, too since I’ve seen so much punditry of late that says Apple can’t charge their usual prices anymore, the economy is in the dumps, netbooks rule, Apple can’t ignore the market, etc.
Posts Tagged ‘laptop’
Apple’s New Glass Trackpad: An Evaluation.
In General on Wednesday, 22 October 2008 at 8:25
One of the more innovative items coming out of Apple’s new laptop announcements last week was their development of a new trackpad for these portables. This new trackpad has several interesting features:
- Made out of glass
- No visible button or button area
- Multi-touch for numerous gestures
While the multi-touch capability was introduced in the MacBook Air (and, later, in revisions to the Pro models), some new ones have been added with the new laptops. The first two items are completely new.
In utilizing the new trackpad, there are some observations I’d like to make that may interest those who have yet to try it.
TAB – Dear Analysts: The White MacBook is NOT Apple’s First Sub-$1K Laptop
In General on Tuesday, 14 October 2008 at 14:38When I wrote about the MacBook earlier, I mentioned that Apple’s strategy to make it more of a MacBook Pro “lite” was rather amazing.
Rather than bring down their laptop’s entry level, as everyone insisted and expected it would do, Apple chose to dramatically bring down the laptop’s “pro” level instead. The smaller screen (actually an advantage in terms of size and weight), lack of FireWire, and less powerful (but still greatly improved) graphics are the main differentiators. Well, except for that $700 price difference!
TAB – Comparing New to Old, Apple MacBook is Killer; MacBook Pro Less So
In General on Tuesday, 14 October 2008 at 12:33I’m not going to dwell on the base MacBook that’s now $999. It was a fine machine yesterday, and for $100 less it still is. The lower price may also appeal especially to schools, etc. that may be buying in bulk.
No, the real action today is in the rest of the MacBooks and of course the new 15″ MacBook Pro as well. When comparing these models, it’s clear that the new MacBook is a huge improvement over the older model, but that the MacBook Pro is not as significant a change. Let’s take a quick look…
TAB – Laptops, Screen Sizes, and Resolutions, Oh My!
In General on Friday, 10 October 2008 at 14:39Thoughts on Lenovo ThinkPad X300 vs. Apple MacBook Air.
In Uncategorized on Monday, 3 March 2008 at 23:23CNET did a review of the X300 and gave it an Excellent rating (8.5 out of 10).
The ThinkPad X300 breaks new ground by packing a broad display, full-size keyboard, and nearly every feature a mobile user needs into a sleek, lightweight case.
UPDATED: The New Apple MacBook Pros: What’s With the One in the Middle?
In Uncategorized on Tuesday, 26 February 2008 at 23:19
With the new MacBook Pros Apple released yesterday, I’m left wondering about the purpose of the middle model.
Apple Reduces the MacBook Black Tax.
In Uncategorized on Tuesday, 26 February 2008 at 20:11
Updated MacBooks were released today, and the premium for the black model now stands at $100. The middle model upgraded with the larger 250GB hard drive is $1,399, making the cost of black an extra C note.Before the update, the “black tax” was $125, primarily because the delta in drive size was smaller.
Meanwhile, having just bought a white MacBook (the middle model) six weeks ago — didn’t think I’d see an update so soon after Halloween’s — I can recommend it even more highly than before. I think this is one sweet machine.
With the faster Penryn processor, extra GB of RAM, and larger hard drive it will only be more so.
I’m Getting (MacBook) Air Sick.
In Uncategorized on Friday, 25 January 2008 at 13:30
So, reviews are pouring in on the device, and it’s enough to make you pull your hair out.
Why can’t anybody review this machine for the purpose it was intended? If I see one more tech pundit explain to me that this really needs to be a second Mac, not a primary machine, I’m gonna puke.
Macworld Looks at the MacBook Air vs. Sony Vaio VGN-TZ170N/B.
In General on Wednesday, 23 January 2008 at 23:16
There’s been so much written about the MacBook Air since it was introduced that you can’t swing a dead cat on the Internet without running into some commentary on it.
A lot of what’s written is pretty silly. Seems like only now are some people getting a handle on its dimensions, etc. that should have been obvious from day 1.
Windows SuperSite: Yesterday the MacBook Air is Great, Today It Sucks.
In Uncategorized on Thursday, 17 January 2008 at 0:01
It’s no secret I’m not enamored with the new MacBook Air. In fact, I chose to purchase a MacBook instead. While I think it’s a beautiful design, I also think it’s less a sub-notebook than it claims to be given its footprint.
Paul Thurrott of Windows SuperSite was just fine with it the day it was announced, but is now blasting it to high heaven. Why the reversal? I’m assuming it takes a while for him to get his marching orders from Redmond.
I Bought A New Apple MacBook Today: Small and Light.
In Uncategorized on Tuesday, 15 January 2008 at 13:29
But not as light as air. Alas, I just can’t see going with the new MacBook air. The price is OK (for now), but it’s just too much compromise for me, and here’s why.
What Can I Say: Apple MacBook Air First Impressions.
In Uncategorized on Tuesday, 15 January 2008 at 11:05
What an amazing device this is.
No optical drive, but the included software, which lets it “borrow” the optical drive from any Mac or PC, is pretty cool and takes care of software installations. Other features:
It’s Keynote Eve, and This One Is Truly Special.
In Uncategorized on Monday, 14 January 2008 at 20:11
Tomorrow is Steve Jobs’ Keynote for Macworld ‘08, and this one is going to be special for me for a reason I’ll get to in a minute.
But first, what will be offered? While there may be some very cool stuff announced (current and future), and I’m interested in it all, I’ll be especially watchful for laptop announcements. I recently wrote my views on this subject, but for this particular keynote I’m even more interested. Why? Well, for the same reason this whole keynote is special for me…
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