I know that this isn't about food, but damn I'm pissed and my friend Jason is right on about his criticisms of their new product.
This is from Jason
This is what I wrote on one of my favorite forums.
I know, I know, it's dangerous to predict that Apple will fail at anything (critics were harsh on the first Ipod, Lolwut). But this, is ridiculous: http://www.apple.com/macbookair/features.html
$700 more for *way* less features than a damned macbook? Oh, and $900 for a solid state drive that's *smaller* than the standard one? This is the first time I've ever seen an Apple product (since I started paying attention to them), and flat out said "no fucking way".
The whole damned thing is one big product purchase trap. From the website--
"Ahead of the curve.
In redefining thin, MacBook Air has shed something you no longer need: the optical drive. That's because MacBook Air is built for the wireless world. So instead of watching DVDs, you can rent movies wirelessly from the iTunes Store. And instead of backing up files to a stack of discs, you can back up files wirelessly using Apple's new Time Capsule.
However, for those times when you still need to install software on MacBook Air from a CD or DVD, a new feature called Remote Disc lets you wirelessly use or "borrow" the optical drive of a Mac or PC in the vicinity. So you can have full access to an optical drive without having to haul one around. "
Great, let's break that down.
1. Renting movies from the apple store? Awesome, or I could bit torrent them instead of picking through the music store's completely uninteresting collection (movies are the worst feature of ITMS right now, IMHO). Oh, but bittorrent can take anywhere from a few minutes to days. Thanks, apple.
2. Time capsule? I just spent $1700 on this fucking thing, now I have to buy one more thing? Awesome, thanks
3. Remote disc? Yes, that will work, cause everyone on earth will just let me install shit on their computer, no questions.
I'm already annoyed at apple today after hearing that they will charge Ipod touch users another $20 for the mail, weather, and stock apps, while letting *new* ipod touch owners get them pre-installed. What the fuck kind of shit is that?
I think I will have the 8in Eee pc if I want an ultra thin, and save myself $1000 (read that again....$1000).
This is *just* a dumb, poorly thought out product.
This is from Jason
This is what I wrote on one of my favorite forums.
I know, I know, it's dangerous to predict that Apple will fail at anything (critics were harsh on the first Ipod, Lolwut). But this, is ridiculous: http://www.apple.com/macbookair/features.html
$700 more for *way* less features than a damned macbook? Oh, and $900 for a solid state drive that's *smaller* than the standard one? This is the first time I've ever seen an Apple product (since I started paying attention to them), and flat out said "no fucking way".
The whole damned thing is one big product purchase trap. From the website--
"Ahead of the curve.
In redefining thin, MacBook Air has shed something you no longer need: the optical drive. That's because MacBook Air is built for the wireless world. So instead of watching DVDs, you can rent movies wirelessly from the iTunes Store. And instead of backing up files to a stack of discs, you can back up files wirelessly using Apple's new Time Capsule.
However, for those times when you still need to install software on MacBook Air from a CD or DVD, a new feature called Remote Disc lets you wirelessly use or "borrow" the optical drive of a Mac or PC in the vicinity. So you can have full access to an optical drive without having to haul one around. "
Great, let's break that down.
1. Renting movies from the apple store? Awesome, or I could bit torrent them instead of picking through the music store's completely uninteresting collection (movies are the worst feature of ITMS right now, IMHO). Oh, but bittorrent can take anywhere from a few minutes to days. Thanks, apple.
2. Time capsule? I just spent $1700 on this fucking thing, now I have to buy one more thing? Awesome, thanks
3. Remote disc? Yes, that will work, cause everyone on earth will just let me install shit on their computer, no questions.
I'm already annoyed at apple today after hearing that they will charge Ipod touch users another $20 for the mail, weather, and stock apps, while letting *new* ipod touch owners get them pre-installed. What the fuck kind of shit is that?
I think I will have the 8in Eee pc if I want an ultra thin, and save myself $1000 (read that again....$1000).
This is *just* a dumb, poorly thought out product.
Hi Daniel, read your post about MacBookAir -I am glad someone doesn;t like it, that means there is at least one left in a store for me to buy !
ReplyDeleteI am coming to Korea next week, for business and want to buy a MBA (cheaper than Europe) - where can I find it ? I understand the store in COEX is now closed...
Guy
It's not going to be on sale for another 2 weeks or so. The COEX has an apple store, they might have it.
ReplyDeleteI'm slowly starting to warm to the idea of getting one. The price point and the integrated battery are my only turnoffs. I'm going to wake for the 2nd generation.
OK, thanks, fingers crossed they will get a few before Chinese new year...
ReplyDeleteThe battery is apparently easy to replace with a cross-head screw driver.
I travel a lot, and the idea of lightening my load makes the price a bargain.
You've a nice site, I'll have to check out some of your restaurant recomendations while I'm over !
Cheers
Guy
hey i love your blog.
ReplyDeletei don;t normally search for food on internet but this time i did to make a reservation. but i am never been so satisfied in my life about internet information. but i love your blog. not only for food but Macbook and ipod etc. i think i will be your regular visitor..
i do facebook too. unalee2180@hotmail.com do you leave many other staffs there too? hope you do.