Mostly, I like the new MBA 2011 a lot. But two minor nags about this new machine versus its predecessor: - It seemed, in the hand, ever so slightly heavier, so I looked at the specs, and indeed it's 2.38 lbs, as opposed to the 2010 model which was 2.30 lbs. You wouldn't think 0.08 lbs (a 3.4% ...
MacBook Air 2011: no install disc
The MacBook Air 2011 does not come with an installation CD or USB stick, and, as mentioned in a previous post, does not (for the moment) work with the standard version of Lion which Apple sells in their store, or any version of Snow Leopard. So, what happens if you need to reinstall your operating ...
MacBook Air 2011: updating from Snow Leopard
I like to perform OS updates and machine migrations manually, so I have full control over what goes where, even if it means much more work. I have all kinds of customizations I have applied over the years to Mac OS X and I don't want to lose them, which would happened if I used migration-assistant ...
the new MacBook Air chronicles
I just got a new MacBook Air 11", the model Apple just recently introduced. I'll be posting a few experiences with it. The new MacBook Air 11" has an identical appearance to the late 2010 model, but has the following improvements and changes: Internal storage now has 256 GB option ...
MacBook Air in the Amazon
Fast Company's June 2011 issue had an article about the Surui Amazon tribe and what they are doing to combat the logging destroying the Amazon. What caught my eye was the photograph (taken by Ivan Kashinsky). The leader of a tribe living in the Amazon jungle has a new MacBook Air. Apple really ...
Apple Announcements: What’s New, What We Think
Yesterday was a big day for Apple, lots of product and software announcements. Here's the skinny: 1. New MacBook Air computers. One is small (11" diagonal screen, 2.5 lbs) and the other is normal size (13" diagonal screen). Both have solid state drives instead of traditional hard drives so they run ...