Comments on: Tech envy and productivity — the MacBook Air and iPhone are two sexy tools you won’t find in my bag http://www.technotheory.com/2008/01/tech-envy-and-productivity-macbook-air-and-iphones-and-two-sexy-tools-you-wont-find-in-my-bag/ Time-saving reflections on lifehacking, social media, and technology. Mon, 30 Dec 2013 18:20:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4 By: ponytale http://www.technotheory.com/2008/01/tech-envy-and-productivity-macbook-air-and-iphones-and-two-sexy-tools-you-wont-find-in-my-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-21168 ponytale Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:16:34 +0000 http://www.technotheory.com/2008/01/tech-envy-and-productivity-macbook-air-and-iphones-and-two-sexy-tools-you-wont-find-in-my-bag/#comment-21168 http://www.maconair.com/the_pros_and_cons here's a great review on the macbook Air's Pros and cons http://www.maconair.com/the_pros_and_cons

here’s a great review on the macbook Air’s Pros and cons

]]> By: Jared Goralnick http://www.technotheory.com/2008/01/tech-envy-and-productivity-macbook-air-and-iphones-and-two-sexy-tools-you-wont-find-in-my-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-17103 Jared Goralnick Wed, 23 Jan 2008 03:12:00 +0000 http://www.technotheory.com/2008/01/tech-envy-and-productivity-macbook-air-and-iphones-and-two-sexy-tools-you-wont-find-in-my-bag/#comment-17103 Thanks for the perspective on price, Samantha. Funny thing is that my Dell actually cost a bit more than $1799. I can't wait to try typing on one of these. If the typing experience really is comparable to a full depth keyboard then, like you say, maybe it'd be worth considering as a second machine. If I only had some new employee to offload my 1-year old Dell as a justification... Thanks for the perspective on price, Samantha. Funny thing is that my Dell actually cost a bit more than $1799. I can’t wait to try typing on one of these. If the typing experience really is comparable to a full depth keyboard then, like you say, maybe it’d be worth considering as a second machine.

If I only had some new employee to offload my 1-year old Dell as a justification…

]]> By: Samantha Warren http://www.technotheory.com/2008/01/tech-envy-and-productivity-macbook-air-and-iphones-and-two-sexy-tools-you-wont-find-in-my-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-17086 Samantha Warren Tue, 22 Jan 2008 04:19:17 +0000 http://www.technotheory.com/2008/01/tech-envy-and-productivity-macbook-air-and-iphones-and-two-sexy-tools-you-wont-find-in-my-bag/#comment-17086 In my opinion an important thing to keep in mind when critiquing the Macbook Air is the target market for this product. Looking at the specs I really see this notebook aimed at those users who have a very powerful desktop system and need a light, convenient notebook to extend their digital lives beyond their desk. No DVD or CD drive? In an effort to minimize my personal clutter and improve productivity I have completely gotten rid of using disks and keep everything stored on drives or servers. It would actually be more convenient for me to download a movie from itunes or transfer one off of a hardrive. My personal issue with the Air is the price tag. Anyone who has a nice desktop system probably spends way more time at that system than they do traveling. 1799+ is a lot of money to spend on a device that is going to be used as a secondary machine. I am the perfect consumer for this product and there is no way I will touch it until it falls below the 1200 mark... and that is even a little steep. In my opinion an important thing to keep in mind when critiquing the Macbook Air is the target market for this product. Looking at the specs I really see this notebook aimed at those users who have a very powerful desktop system and need a light, convenient notebook to extend their digital lives beyond their desk. No DVD or CD drive? In an effort to minimize my personal clutter and improve productivity I have completely gotten rid of using disks and keep everything stored on drives or servers. It would actually be more convenient for me to download a movie from itunes or transfer one off of a hardrive.

My personal issue with the Air is the price tag. Anyone who has a nice desktop system probably spends way more time at that system than they do traveling. 1799+ is a lot of money to spend on a device that is going to be used as a secondary machine.

I am the perfect consumer for this product and there is no way I will touch it until it falls below the 1200 mark… and that is even a little steep.

]]> By: Brad http://www.technotheory.com/2008/01/tech-envy-and-productivity-macbook-air-and-iphones-and-two-sexy-tools-you-wont-find-in-my-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-17063 Brad Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:14:43 +0000 http://www.technotheory.com/2008/01/tech-envy-and-productivity-macbook-air-and-iphones-and-two-sexy-tools-you-wont-find-in-my-bag/#comment-17063 Chris, If you are a power user I would recommend the new mac book or mac book pro to compare to your Dell. I have used macs and PCs and I believe the real difference is in the OS. The iphone really does favor mac users as well, the way it syncs with mail calender itunes and iphoto is fantastic. I used to miss my old palm treo and PC set up but no more. Chris,

If you are a power user I would recommend the new mac book or mac book pro to compare to your Dell. I have used macs and PCs and I believe the real difference is in the OS. The iphone really does favor mac users as well, the way it syncs with mail calender itunes and iphoto is fantastic. I used to miss my old palm treo and PC set up but no more.

]]> By: Jared Goralnick http://www.technotheory.com/2008/01/tech-envy-and-productivity-macbook-air-and-iphones-and-two-sexy-tools-you-wont-find-in-my-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-16906 Jared Goralnick Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:08:43 +0000 http://www.technotheory.com/2008/01/tech-envy-and-productivity-macbook-air-and-iphones-and-two-sexy-tools-you-wont-find-in-my-bag/#comment-16906 Chris, I don't think it's too presumptuous for Apple to ship it without an optical drive--most ultraportable laptops don't have optical drives. I'm actually perfectly okay without one, just as I've long since adjusted to no 3.5" floppy : ). The main thing for me is that it's a beautiful and very portable notebook that doesn't add anything in the way of productivity for me. What I'm very curious about though is the quality of the keyboard. If it has an awesome keyboard then it's weight/performance/eye candy combination will make it an overwhelming success. And perhaps even a consideration for me. After all, the one issue I've glossed over is that this is the ONLY ultraportable that Mac offers. And being able to run both Windows and Leopard would certainly be a helpful option for myself and many others in the technology community. Chris,

I don’t think it’s too presumptuous for Apple to ship it without an optical drive–most ultraportable laptops don’t have optical drives. I’m actually perfectly okay without one, just as I’ve long since adjusted to no 3.5″ floppy : ).

The main thing for me is that it’s a beautiful and very portable notebook that doesn’t add anything in the way of productivity for me. What I’m very curious about though is the quality of the keyboard. If it has an awesome keyboard then it’s weight/performance/eye candy combination will make it an overwhelming success. And perhaps even a consideration for me. After all, the one issue I’ve glossed over is that this is the ONLY ultraportable that Mac offers. And being able to run both Windows and Leopard would certainly be a helpful option for myself and many others in the technology community.

]]> By: Chris http://www.technotheory.com/2008/01/tech-envy-and-productivity-macbook-air-and-iphones-and-two-sexy-tools-you-wont-find-in-my-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-16891 Chris Fri, 18 Jan 2008 01:25:21 +0000 http://www.technotheory.com/2008/01/tech-envy-and-productivity-macbook-air-and-iphones-and-two-sexy-tools-you-wont-find-in-my-bag/#comment-16891 Price tag aside...(and I haven't had the chance to play with one as of this writing)the functionality/performance of MacBook Air puts it in between the consumer and professional laptops Apple has. It is going to work great for some people and not for others, and better for some applications than for others. I think it is making a statement (albeit a bit presumptuous) as to where the future of interacting with our data is headed but is it something that people are ready for? Can you live with downloading a movie off iTunes instead of buying the dvd to bring along? Will adding the optional 64 gig SSD extend the battery enough to warrant the extra $1000 upgrade cost? Hard to say without speculating but I think it will either be a big hit or a big flop. I guess we'll find out in a couple of weeks when they start shipping. Price tag aside…(and I haven’t had the chance to play with one as of this writing)the functionality/performance of MacBook Air puts it in between the consumer and professional laptops Apple has. It is going to work great for some people and not for others, and better for some applications than for others.

I think it is making a statement (albeit a bit presumptuous) as to where the future of interacting with our data is headed but is it something that people are ready for? Can you live with downloading a movie off iTunes instead of buying the dvd to bring along? Will adding the optional 64 gig SSD extend the battery enough to warrant the extra $1000 upgrade cost? Hard to say without speculating but I think it will either be a big hit or a big flop. I guess we’ll find out in a couple of weeks when they start shipping.

]]> By: Nathan Ketsdever http://www.technotheory.com/2008/01/tech-envy-and-productivity-macbook-air-and-iphones-and-two-sexy-tools-you-wont-find-in-my-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-16887 Nathan Ketsdever Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:37:39 +0000 http://www.technotheory.com/2008/01/tech-envy-and-productivity-macbook-air-and-iphones-and-two-sexy-tools-you-wont-find-in-my-bag/#comment-16887 Actually, the stock finished with a modest 1.25 gain, which may be decent given the chaotic nature of the market at the moment. However, has to be significantly under expectations. Actually, the stock finished with a modest 1.25 gain, which may be decent given the chaotic nature of the market at the moment. However, has to be significantly under expectations.

]]> By: Nathan Ketsdever http://www.technotheory.com/2008/01/tech-envy-and-productivity-macbook-air-and-iphones-and-two-sexy-tools-you-wont-find-in-my-bag/comment-page-1/#comment-16886 Nathan Ketsdever Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:34:46 +0000 http://www.technotheory.com/2008/01/tech-envy-and-productivity-macbook-air-and-iphones-and-two-sexy-tools-you-wont-find-in-my-bag/#comment-16886 Great post. Even some Mac fanboys aren't thrilled with the new announcement due to supposed lack of compatibility. Endgadget reported that Apple's stock went down. Great post. Even some Mac fanboys aren’t thrilled with the new announcement due to supposed lack of compatibility. Endgadget reported that Apple’s stock went down.

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