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03-20-2008, 09:08 PM
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Macbook Air vs Lenovo X300
Finally, a functional thin laptop. As much as I loved my macbook, macbook air is just a fancy gadget for me IMHO. Lenovo x300 seems to be a better one. Removable Battery, 3 usb port, DVD Drive, Ethernet, Those are essentials which macbook air left out.
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03-20-2008, 10:22 PM
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Personally, I'd rather have the Thinkpad, but the higher base price will put a LOT of people off, even if the top model is cheaper (just).
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I plan to get one, but waiting for a version of the x300 that comes with a regular HD. Hopefully, that'll bring down the cost to a more reasonable level.
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03-20-2008, 10:42 PM
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Probably the Thinkpad, but I can't justify a new laptop right now, and by the time I can, there will probably other options out there to choose from.
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why do people want these "thin" laptops? they are all a waste of money for christ sake. Seriously, just taking .5'' off makes the price go up $1000. its rediculous
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thin is easier to fit in a briefcase. The big selling point for the air is obvious in that picture. It's thinner closed than the bottom half of the x300.
There's a fair number of people who prefer thin to full featured. It's obvious, because apple can't keep the airs in stock.
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I would rather get the MacBook Air.
But thats just me, since I have no use of an internal DVD drive. Plus I simply love Mac OS X, which can't be legally run on the X300.
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I'm a huge Mac fan (using one to type this post). I hate the macbook air. I can deal without the internal dvd drive. The required extra usb ethernet adapter...annoying but livable. The battery is what scares me. If you are seriously considering the Air, I would give it a little more time and let some of the early adopters figure out if there issues with that battery. I have to imagine if that battery starts losing charge life the cost of replacing it is huge.
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I would rather get the MacBook Air.
But thats just me, since I have no use of an internal DVD drive. Plus I simply love Mac OS X, which can't be legally run on the X300.
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If you're interested in turning the x300 into a hackintosh, this might be a good place to start reading. 
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Surely Macbook Pro is a better option than both?
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03-21-2008, 10:23 AM
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I said Legal. Mac OS X can't legally be run on non-Apple branded computers.
Illegal activities are not discussed around here...
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Surely Macbook Pro is a better option than both?
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That certainly depends.
Those looking for a MacBook Air or X300 want a highly portable computer, which is easy to cary around. They might not consider a "big" MacBook Pro at all... 
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if apple updated the macbook screens to 1440x900, I would be happy. I think the macbook is a pretty nice compromise when it comes to size features and portability. I have never been a fan of ultra thin; it needs some heft imo so I don't throw it out with the papers....
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I agree that a thin notebook is a poor choice for people who might confuse a computer with garbage and throw it away.
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not really that but if you have a macbook air underneath a stack of newspapers and you are a little ocd is it really that hard to throw it away in the trash.
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Everyone has their own reasons for making or not making a purchase. Fear of throwing away a computer is one I'd not heard before, but that's your business. Thing is, the thin computers aren't for everyone. They're for a specific subset of people. If you don't need the benefits, you're lucky, because you get more for less.
It's a good thing that we live in a world with options, not a bad thing. Having an option you aren't interested in doesn't harm anyone. Not having an option you need on the other hand...
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bah... I was alluding to what a bloggers wife did. Read the story in newsweek here
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