Am I happy with it? It is SUPERB – for what it is. The MBP it isn't IF you are worried about ports, no expandability, need for an extra battery, etc. But how many of you REALLY use an extra battery? And how many have mre than ONE thing plugged into the USB port at a time?

For ME, it was worth every penny. Apple has ANOTHER winner here. It's not going to be for everyone, and it's not going to sell like the other two models. But that's not the goal here. The goal was to fill a need for portability and mobility like no other, and Apple accomplished just that.

http://www.maconair.com/macbook_air_as_lightweight_as_sales

the Air is said o be attracting noticeably less buyers than the original MacBook.

I am not sure how you get there but as far as I have seen it is priced aggresively (several hundred less) compared to the other ultrathin laptops out there, with a much faster processor..

then of course this kind of laptops (not only Apple's) are not for everyone but that's besides the point, you wouldn't buy a Mercedes S series to plow a corn field nor criticize it because it's not a good farming vehicle. that's just plain stupid

Who the hell cares about "You" and your little internet tantrums of I power? The fact is , like everything: some will like it and some won't . It will serve some and not suit others…Why on earth is one's I supposed to be the only opinion that counts especially when it's tainted with bias and resentment that have nothing to do with the spec and intended market?

Get a life.

comments and his article. Instead of supporting his 250 price target with solid Mac sales this quarter and even additional gravy with Mac Air, he writes some wishy washy article that no-one can understand which caused panic and sell -off. There was zero reason for Apple to be down $5.00 today with the exception of Gene's article and his gamemanship for some self-serving purpose!

Cars are different because of the moving parts and the effect of unknowns (road salt, parking location, maintenance habits, etc.). Computers just face basic environmental stresses (temperature, humidity, etc.) that are more easily tested.

That just leaves the keys and screen hinge, which should be easy to test in comparison to a whole car's worth of moving parts.

I'm not saying you're wrong, but in the end you have to weigh the assurance gained by waiting for the next generation vs. the "opportunity cost" of not having the tool now. I argue that the assurance gain is small, but the determination of opportunity cost is up to you.

It's just a reaction to the extreme hype that surrounds Apple's products. It often comes across like they try to make people feel dumb or uncool to not want their products (although perhaps more the fanboys than Apple itself). And if you don't like it you are suddenly accused of being a 'hater'. I like Apple's products but sheesh they are d*heads. So when a product is released that seems so silly that they must really think people are boneheads, this is the reaction you will get.

I really do wonder why the MacBook Air gets under the skin of so many people. There's something like a vendetta by people who apparently feel put upon by Apple's design choices.

Maybe it's some kind of irritated Internet venting- "It's not for me, therefore, it's not for anyone!"