Amuraivel Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 While Apple steals the show with the MacBook air, lenovo looks like it has come out with something more functional: WXGA+ 1440x900 13.3" 2.0Ghz up to 4GB ram 64SSD 3USB Ethernet removable DVD-RWDL WWAN, GPS, line-in weight: 2.5lbs w/o drive; 3.17lbs w/drive 4hrs bat http://gizmodo.com/346797/ultralight-lenov...thinkpad-leaked Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/82652-macbook-air-gets-trounced-in-specs/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLiDE FTW!!1 Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Does it fit inside an envelope? That was the whole point behind the MacBook Air. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/82652-macbook-air-gets-trounced-in-specs/#findComment-586550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superhai Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Does it fit inside an envelope? That was the whole point behind the MacBook Air. It evens fit the dvd burner inside the envelope... The difference is 4 mm... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/82652-macbook-air-gets-trounced-in-specs/#findComment-586761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Puppy Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 yeah but does that little red "cursor blob" in the middle of the keyboard of the Thinkpad have multi-touch? I think not! Furthermore, the thinkpad has an exterior design unchanged since 1998. I would gladly take the Macbook Air over the Lenovo any time. That said, the Lenovo still beats the Macbook Air in terms of performance/price, and I am sure that many would find it a solid laptop for everyday portability. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/82652-macbook-air-gets-trounced-in-specs/#findComment-586824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLiDE FTW!!1 Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Furthermore, the thinkpad has an exterior design unchanged since 1998. I would gladly take the Macbook Air over the Lenovo any time. Let's not kid ourselves here. Do you buy your computer to stare at the design? I don't -- I buy it to use the damn thing. It's just a shame it doesn't run OS X. But yeah, the ThinkPads are ugly as muck! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/82652-macbook-air-gets-trounced-in-specs/#findComment-586940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Puppy Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Do you buy your computer to stare at the design? I do. I'm an artist. Oh and the thinkpad doesn't have a webcam. And don't forget that it is nearly impossible for us humans to read small text on a 1440x900 13.3" screen. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/82652-macbook-air-gets-trounced-in-specs/#findComment-586955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former PC Fanboy Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 So no webcam, ugly design, no multitouch, and can't run OS X legally/natively/without issues & hacking. And I would bet the price will be at least 50% more than the standard MacBook Air (granted the Lenovo has the SSD standard from what it seems but for those who want all the advantages of an ultraportable without the steep price, the Air will probably still be the cheapest one). Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/82652-macbook-air-gets-trounced-in-specs/#findComment-587118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megamixman Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 So no webcam, ugly design, no multitouch, and can't run OS X legally/natively/without issues & hacking. And I would bet the price will be at least 50% more than the standard MacBook Air (granted the Lenovo has the SSD standard from what it seems but for those who want all the advantages of an ultraportable without the steep price, the Air will probably still be the cheapest one). Another Apple fan boy that wants to randomly throw out gibberish. 1.) It does have a webcam 2.) Air has a multi touch trackpad, It lacks the trackpoint, which is far more usefull for touch typsits 3.) Yes Lenovo's cost more then Dells, but they are cheaper then Apple's even after you add the 3 year Depot warranty. 4.) Apple will have the cheapest Ultra Portable when Hell Freezes over. They have market momentum, hype, a popular name, and tons of money invested in marketing. They would have to be morons to not try to price gouge their products for optimal profit. Ever noticed how their products are generally in the top range of acceptable prices for the average consumer? 5.) The thinkpad design is a classic. It may not be flashy, but hey my thinkpad will outlast your apple macbook AND it will depreciate less. So that brings it down to It runs OSX, which in all certainty is what is keeping Apple's Computer line afloat and in the Black. PS. I've said this before, Apple makes good products, but Apple fan boys {censored} me off. Apple is just as bad as Microsoft, Dell,etc. They don't do anything amazingly innovative, they just take innovation and make it marketable. You people honestly need to stop being so narrow minded. What you're paying for isn't the hardware, it's OS X. If you want to pay good money for good hardware, there are better companies to buy from. If you want a rock solid OS that your grandma could use, then yes Apple Computers are worth the money. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/82652-macbook-air-gets-trounced-in-specs/#findComment-588475 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLiDE FTW!!1 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Yeah, wtf, it DOES have a webcam. And Purple Puppy, you're neglecting the fact that you can change resolution size -- so if you're blind and can't read text on 1440x900 13.3", just go down to 1280x800. Simple. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/82652-macbook-air-gets-trounced-in-specs/#findComment-594114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianr Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Megamixman: Never have i seen my thoughts on apple more concisely written in a post. Thankyou! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/82652-macbook-air-gets-trounced-in-specs/#findComment-594179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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