It has started and isn’t likely to stop for a long while yet. What I’m talking about is Macbook Air reviews. I will only do a round-up, seeing there are way to many to go to deeply in each of them (would end up being a 50 page article). Currently the reviews are from Gizmodo, USA Today, Newsweek and Wall Street Journal.
What do they think? The theme of the review’s are based around limitation, which Apple does so very well. They all like the size, it is life shattering sleek, but they don’t like what you lose. Apple have created a niche product, and unfortunately for Apple, it doesn’t seem to be the next iPod.
That all I have to say about the reviews, it is just as easy for you to click a link and read it yourself. I would like to say a few side notes though.
Gizmodo, as well as doing a nice review, have benchmarked the device. It is the slowest available Macbook, but considering it is not meant to be a notebook replacement, you can let that one slide.
The remote drive ability of the device is super limited. It won’t let you play HD movies, CD’s, install Windows and numerous other things. It will be a deal breaker for a lot of people.
The available external drive for the Air doesn’t work on any other Apple. That is something that will probably be fixed by patch, so don’t take to much notice. Also it seems that battery replacement by the user is possible, though it will probably void the warranty, and isn’t something you will want to do on the road.
All in all, I will parse on this device. The taste it leaves in my mouth, while nice, isn’t irresistible. If may need a little salt and pepper, but the meal has already been served.