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It has been only two weeks since Steve Jobs announced the MacBook Air at MacWorld '08. Though it has not yet reached our homes, there is much criticism and skepticism surrounding Apple's newest addition to its line of notebooks. While it is undeniable that Apple has produced one of the most elegant and brilliantly engineered technological advancements of our time, it is this very elegance that brings with it, disappointment and disapproval from long time mac supporters. The general consensus amongst the tech crowd, is that mac enthusiasts were hoping for a compact-esque version of the MacBook Pro; one without sacrificing functionality or imposing frustrating limitations. Perhaps, something similar to the 12" PowerBook of yesteryear. Below, is a comparison chart, showcasing the tech specs of both models in question. Click on the chart for a larger view...
As you can see, the 12" PowerBook, released in early 2003, acts as proof that compact-ability can be achieved without sacrifice. While thinness may help a notebook look slick and refined, I would much rather have the ports that are available with the 12" PowerBook. Are we to assume that in five years, the only enhancements we have made in the field of 1.8" hard drive technology, was a 20 GB leap in data capacity? And, despite what Mr. Jobs may believe, a 12" display is not too small. Furthermore, let us, the consumer, decide what is too small and what is not.
1 comments:
I'm not a mac person, so I may be talking out of school here. But it seems to me that the Macbook Air is just a pricey tool to twitter with.
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