Macworld Looks at the MacBook Air vs. Sony Vaio VGN-TZ170N/B.

Wednesday, 23 January 2008
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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.

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Windows SuperSite: Yesterday the MacBook Air is Great, Today It Sucks.

Thursday, 17 January 2008
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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.

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I Bought A New Apple MacBook Today: Small and Light.

Tuesday, 15 January 2008
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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.

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