Ye Macce Threade

[The Monkey]

Keep fighting.

[morphsci]

I got the ultimate because the price was close enough I didn't want to worry about it.

I'd buy now if I needed it now, if I could wait, I'd wait . I don't think the new one will be a drastic improvement, I think there will be tradeoffs. That said, Apple's surprised me in the past.

I went with the maxed model because I did not want to mess with it when I had. Honestly don't know if it makes a difference as I have never even used a 1.4GHz model. For me it was worth it because I roll that way.

I also agree with Dan about waiting. If it was me, and I did not need it yesterday, I would wait as there is not a real down side. If they don't update in June, buy it then. If they do update then you have the choice of going with the new model or picking up the prev. model a bit cheaper. But then again I waited for both a Singlepower ES-1 and a BHSE, so I do have a bit of patience.

[Dusty Chalk]

I'd buy now if I needed it now, if I could wait, I'd wait...

This is a good general rule-of-thumb. Decide what you need, allocate a budget, and get what you will when you need to. There's always something new around the corner. I mean, think about 10 years ago -- would you have waited 10 years for what's available now, back then? No, you needed it then, so you got what you could, then.

[shellylh]

As much as I would like to get the Air now, I am going to try and wait (til June... once July arrives, there is no telling what I will do). I did just get a Tom Bihn ID and need something big to carry in it on my next trip.

Edited April 22, 2011 by shellylh

[Dusty Chalk]

Definitely. Your timeframe has been defined.

[grawk]

Macbook Airs due next month

[shellylh]

[The Monkey]

Fffuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuf

[grawk]

I wonder if I should sell my mba in preparation

[Voltron]

:jbl:

[tyrion]

This is good newas and good timing. Now the question is 11.6" or 13".

[Voltron]

This is good newas and good timing. Now the question is 11.6" or 13".

Go small or stay home! Or something like that.

[grawk]

I absolutely love my 11"

[tyrion]

I am leaning that way. I need to make sure that it will run smoothly using Parallels which makes it an office expense instead of a personal expense. Either way I'm in.

[aardvark baguette]

god dammit

[Voltron]

Anybody know if Thunderbolt cable is even available now?

[luvdunhill]

meh at Intel graphics. Other than that, pretty cool.

[morphsci]

Anybody know if Thunderbolt cable is even available now?

I believe that any microUSB cable should work. Like HERE

Edited April 22, 2011 by morphsci

[grawk]

I'm pretty sure thunderbolt doesn't use a microusb cable. Thunderbolt is closer to mini-displayport, but iwth additional connectors

[Voltron]

I believe that any microUSB cable should work. Like HERE

Thanks Jim but I meant the Intel Thunderbolt I/O cable that uses the same connector as the mini display port but I think is different cable.

[blessingx]

Like this?

Just buy one of these and you'll get the cable.

More info.

Al, what are you trying to do with the cable? Is this for "in wall'?

[jinp6301]

meh at Intel graphics. Other than that, pretty cool.

i thought the sandy bridge integrated graphics were pretty decent?

[Voltron]

Just buy one of these and you'll get the cable.

More info.

Al, what are you trying to do with the cable? Is this for "in wall'?

I may well buy the Little Big Disk because it is super cool, but I was indeed talking about in wall cable and that one won't be long enough. LaCie is also doing a larger SSD array that is featured in the earlier TB video and THAT is going to be epic.

[The Monkey]

So I don't understand. The new MBAs will be marginally faster with marginally worse graphics and superthundercats?

[tyrion]

I don't think it's an issue unless you are a gamer.