Post Your Iphone Macbook Air Pics! [Archive]

geordisjd

02-18-2008, 06:25 PM

Even I got confused by the title!

But here it is, fresh from Fedex delivery: the new Mac baby (1.8 Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GB of memory, SSD)

Cute, but not too small. Snappy, but not always as fast as Big Bro, the MacBook Pro (which -by the way- is a 2.16 Intel Core Duo of the first generation. 2 GB of memory. I got it about 1 month before the Intel Core 2 was announced) .

http://gallery.mac.com/jacdem/100330/IMG_0116/web.jpg

http://gallery.mac.com/jacdem/100330/IMG_0121/web.jpg

http://gallery.mac.com/jacdem/100330/IMG_0118/web.jpg

Unscientific Speed tests:smile:

MBA start: 22 seconds

http://gallery.mac.com/jacdem/100330/IMG_0124/web.jpg

MBP start: 58 seconds

http://gallery.mac.com/jacdem/100330/IMG_0125/web.jpg

Opening any app: MBA way faster than MBP

Loading Safari pages on the same wireless connection: MBA way faster than MBP

Opening a picture in Photoshop: MBP here is faster than MBA

22.6 MB pic - MBP : 2 seconds
MBA: 4 seconds

MBP was faster in applying filters to large pictures too.

Movie stuff will have to wait... I'd stay than overall, MBA felt a lot snappier than MBP, but it might not be true for processor-intensive stuff.

kokogirl

02-18-2008, 07:04 PM

That's great. I am so excited for you. I still haven't decided what to buy.

Nice pics, too. Thanks for the report.

Lincoln

02-18-2008, 07:17 PM

Nice. You'll probably be the only posting pictures though, unless somebody else got one. I'll be sticking with my MBP pro for now; however, I'd really like to replace my Mini.

- John

geordisjd

02-18-2008, 07:44 PM

Nice. You'll probably be the only posting pictures though, unless somebody else got one. I'll be sticking with my MBP pro for now; however, I'd really like to replace my Mini.

-0 John

There's got to be somebody else with an iPhone who bought a MacBook Air, but I'm probably the only one motivated enough to post pictures. I bet they would all look the same...:smile:
However, I can attest that it is speedy and convenient. If size isn't that important, it is a great little computer. For those worried about ports: I've got a tiny 4-port Belkin USB hub connecting a track ball (I'm addicted to those), the superdrive(*) and the iPhone to the only USB port. One left!
Network detected all the other computers in the house without configuration.
I can't wait to take it on a trip to Texas on Thursday.
:frown:Texas isn't my idea of a vacation, but it will do.

(*) On the minus side, I just discovered that the superdrive works only if connected directly to the MBA...

coasts

02-18-2008, 08:25 PM

geordisjd

02-18-2008, 08:43 PM

d@mn, you've got alot of apps in your dock. care to list them all? im fairly new to mac (almost a year on a MB) and have only added Acorn, which i'm yet to figure out, Skype, on which i have no friends, and Handbrake. everything else is OTB. any suggestions?

Here they are. This is only my laptop. I've got a lot more stuff on my MP:gasp:. It's hard to suggest what to get without knowing what you're interested in.

http://gallery.mac.com/jacdem/100066/APPS/web.jpg

geordisjd

02-18-2008, 10:09 PM

:angry:I have such a headache. I installed Parallels with WindowsXP and was forced to reactivate Windows on the phone. It took forever. I had forgotten how painful it could be. We Mac users have it so easy with Mac Os X!

Runamuck

02-18-2008, 10:40 PM

Gratz on the MBA. I think I'll be waiting for the second version of that to come out before I make the plunge. I don't mind the 5lbs of my MBP for the power it gives me.

And I'll do you one better on the Parallels thing. I installed it on my second MBP and, like a big dummy, neglected to stick an anti-virus program on there. About 3 months later someone sent me a link to check and I opened it in Parallels. It downloaded a little malware app that promptly screwed up the Windows registry. So I ended up with a crashing Parallels sessions everytime I'd try to launch it. It was a MISERABLE experience to get that partition cleaned up and reinstall Windows as you aren't really doing a "clean" install with Parallels.

On my newest MBP I went with Boot Camp....AND installed a virus scanner.

geordisjd

02-18-2008, 10:58 PM

I think I'm experiencing the same problem on my Mac Pro. I get error messages/freezes all the time when using Parallels/Windows XP. Of course, I've never used a virus scanner.
I migrated this Windows XP machine from my MBP and it seems to be working OK (despite the activation headache), but I have no virus program or security.
I think I'm going to look into getting one.

jpmihalk

02-19-2008, 09:29 AM

I have no intention of trying to run Windows on my new MacBook Pro... even if I could. My only issue will be doling out the $$ to switch my apps to Mac versions...

Runamuck

02-19-2008, 10:03 AM

I have no intention of trying to run Windows on my new MacBook Pro... even if I could. My only issue will be doling out the $$ to switch my apps to Mac versions...

Unfortunately for me, there are a couple of apps I can't find suitable replacements for in Mac-land. Namely:

1) Microsoft Project
2) Microsoft Visio

Generally, however, I've been happy with almost all the Mac variants of popular Windows applications. The one exception is the lack of what I consider to be a quality, easy to use Usenet Newsreader application on the Mac. I was a Forte Agent and then later NewsLeecher user for years on the PC. Unison is the best newsreader I've found on the Mac and while it handles downloads of binaries just fine, it sucks as a true-blue newsgroup discussion tool.

jpmihalk

02-19-2008, 10:29 AM

Unfortunately for me, there are a couple of apps I can't find suitable replacements for in Mac-land. Namely:

1) Microsoft Project
2) Microsoft Visio

Generally, however, I've been happy with almost all the Mac variants of popular Windows applications. The one exception is the lack of what I consider to be a quality, easy to use Usenet Newsreader application on the Mac. I was a Forte Agent and then later NewsLeecher user for years on the PC. Unison is the best newsreader I've found on the Mac and while it handles downloads of binaries just fine, it sucks as a true-blue newsgroup discussion tool.I hear ya... fortunately, I have the Windows versions of what I need still working fine on my HP Vista laptop, so no need to rush to move over yet. That's even more true as the big ones (Adobe Photoshop CS2, etc.) are an expensive proposition, and some don't exist (like Project and Visio.) So I will keep one device for each world for the time being. The fun part will be doing my iPhone syncs in both worlds. :2cool:

bloodbath18

02-19-2008, 11:33 AM

Unfortunately for me, there are a couple of apps I can't find suitable replacements for in Mac-land. Namely:

1) Microsoft Project
2) Microsoft Visio

Generally, however, I've been happy with almost all the Mac variants of popular Windows applications. The one exception is the lack of what I consider to be a quality, easy to use Usenet Newsreader application on the Mac. I was a Forte Agent and then later NewsLeecher user for years on the PC. Unison is the best newsreader I've found on the Mac and while it handles downloads of binaries just fine, it sucks as a true-blue newsgroup discussion tool.

Try http://www.neooffice.org/neojava/en/index.php. I find it a suitable replacement for Microsoft and it's free...

geordisjd

02-19-2008, 01:01 PM

I have no intention of trying to run Windows on my new MacBook Pro... even if I could. My only issue will be doling out the $$ to switch my apps to Mac versions...

Unfortunately, I have to run Windows, because my office schedule and hospital computers can only be accessed through Windows, otherwise I wouldn't, I swear!

I like Parallels, because I can run Windows without leaving the Mac (like have to restart with Boot Camp, but it's HELL to configure, but then, isn't it always the case withWindows? Once it's running, it's pretty flawless.

jpmihalk

02-19-2008, 01:09 PM

Unfortunately, I have to run Windows, because my office schedule and hospital computers can only be accessed through Windows, otherwise I wouldn't, I swear!I know that feeling, as I work in IT for a large healthcare system. We only support Windows desktops, although we have a lot of IT users with Macs and more and more doctors buying Macs. Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes!:laugh2:

Lincoln

02-19-2008, 05:55 PM

d@mn, you've got alot of apps in your dock. care to list them all? im fairly new to mac (almost a year on a MB) and have only added Acorn, which i'm yet to figure out, Skype, on which i have no friends, and Handbrake. everything else is OTB. any suggestions?

I have quite a list as well. My dock is only about half of my Applications folder, so.

Finder
Dashboard
Mail
Safari
Address Book
iCal
Spaces
iTunes
iPhoto
AppleWorks
iDVD
Terminal
GarageBand
System Preferences
QuickTime
AppDelete
Preview
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Lock Desktop
Keychain
wavepad
Time Machine
Automator
Permanent Eraser
IceClean
Activity Monitor
LoginWindow Manager
sshfs
Stuffit Expander
Disk Utility
Console
iToner
Copernicus
Bonjour Browser
Cyberduck
iChat
Keynote
PhotoBooth
Pages

It's a rather small dock.

What? I skipped all the Microsoft Apps? No! They do not exist on my Mac! AppleWorks and Pages for document processing, and Keynote for presentations.

- John

geordisjd

02-19-2008, 06:13 PM

I'll see if If I can list my MacPro's apps when I get home and play that game "mine is bigger than yours!':wink: (maybe)

aggieman

02-19-2008, 06:15 PM

I'll see if If I can list my MacPro's apps when I get home and play that game "mine is bigger than yours!':wink: (maybe)

a good ole *DOCK* size competition. Gotta love it! :tounge:

jjvaldez

02-19-2008, 07:27 PM

here is me holding mine.. yall know what it looks like so i dont need to take mug shots of it ...

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x189/josejesusvaldez/Photo10.jpg

jjvaldez

02-19-2008, 07:32 PM

this thing is insane, i like that i can navigate this site with the three finger swipe..... i can navigate this site in like half the time.... this is cool

Lincoln

02-19-2008, 07:37 PM

I'll see if If I can list my MacPro's apps when I get home and play that game "mine is bigger than yours!':wink: (maybe)

Oh it's on. That way my Mini's dock; the MBP's blows it away.

- John

jjvaldez

02-19-2008, 07:46 PM

one thing that i dont already like is that i have to open the comp to check the battery life, they forgot the battery meter on the bottom..... that is lame

geordisjd

02-19-2008, 07:51 PM

this thing is insane, i like that i can navigate this site with the three finger swipe..... i can navigate this site in like half the time.... this is cool

Congratulations on your new baby!

jjvaldez

02-19-2008, 08:09 PM

it is a fun computer to be on... really small and light... i feel like im going to break it ..

wrhutch

02-19-2008, 09:20 PM

[quote=geordisjd;195374]
:frown:Texas isn't my idea of a vacation, but it will do.[quote]

What? Texas isn't a good vacation place? It's like a whole nother country:wink:

kokogirl

02-19-2008, 09:56 PM

Congratulations on your new baby!

Off topic-
geordisjd-Your new avatar is creeping me out...

Runamuck

02-19-2008, 11:42 PM

Off topic-
geordisjd-Your new avatar is creeping me out...

That's cuz you are looking at it the wrong way. Flip your monitor upside down and look at it. He's smilin' at ya!

geordisjd

02-19-2008, 11:54 PM

Off topic-
geordisjd-Your new avatar is creeping me out...

I'm afraid to say: me too! It's jjsquizz' fault! He had me look for animated GIFs and how to use them for avatars a few nights ago, and I got hooked!
I'll try to find another one in the near future.

geordisjd

02-20-2008, 12:01 AM

Oh it's on. That way my Mini's dock; the MBP's blows it away.

- John

OK, this is my Mac Pro's apps folder. It was a lot busier before some of you guys sort of forced me to reorganize some of the stuff into subfolders.

http://gallery.mac.com/jacdem/100125/Picture-201_4/web.jpg

My dock :tounge:

http://gallery.mac.com/jacdem/100125/Picture-207/web.jpg

I can't always remember what's in there!

geordisjd

02-20-2008, 12:05 AM

[quote=geordisjd;195374]
:frown:Texas isn't my idea of a vacation, but it will do.[quote]

What? Texas isn't a good vacation place? It's like a whole nother country:wink:

OK, what do you do in Houston for 4 days, with a 10 year-old and an iPhone for camera (and 2 laptops* in the hotel room)? We're visiting my 21 year-old long-distance girlfriend. At least, I think she's a girlfriend. I like to see stuff and eat in good restaurants.

(*) It's my MBA's first flight/trip!

x666x

02-20-2008, 01:02 AM

here is me holding mine.. yall know what it looks like so i dont need to take mug shots of it ...

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x189/josejesusvaldez/Photo10.jpg

I'm here for the shower curtain review.

The Shower Curtain shows you just how good the MBA is because the iphone only got "a Quarter of a Curtain." http://www.everythingicafe.com/forum/avatars/jjvaldez.gif?dateline=1200398749That was with 2 iPhones at once mind you. So what about the MBA you ask? Well, it relieves me to discover it got a "full shower curtain and two towels" which to anyone who doesn't know, is the "5 Star" in this rating system.

I look forward to your next review, Time Capsule maybe?

psylichon

02-20-2008, 01:06 AM

geordisjd

02-20-2008, 01:32 AM

^^^
lol nice one. I'm starting to think that's the nicest backdrop in his home?

I want to see the MBA next to an iPhone for thickness comparison. This will of course require a third-party camera device. Anyone game?

Here it is. Even with Agent 18 on, iPhone wins as the skinniest device.

http://gallery.mac.com/jacdem/100125/iPhone-MBA/web.jpg

The green line is on top of the MBA, the yellow one on top of the iPhone

jjvaldez

02-20-2008, 01:36 AM

I'm here for the shower curtain review.

The Shower Curtain shows you just how good the MBA is because the iphone only got "a Quarter of a Curtain." http://www.everythingicafe.com/forum/avatars/jjvaldez.gif?dateline=1200398749That was with 2 iPhones at once mind you. So what about the MBA you ask? Well, it relieves me to discover it got a "full shower curtain and two towels" which to anyone who doesn't know, is the "5 Star" in this rating system.

I look forward to your next review, Time Capsule maybe?

that was too good...

Lincoln

02-20-2008, 06:45 PM

Alright... for the MacBook Pro's dock.

Finder
Dahsboard
Spaces
Mail
iTunes
iPhoto
iMovie
iDVD
iCal
Safari
wavepad
Terminal
AppleWorks
Pages
System Profiler
Keynote
IceClean
GarageBand
Toast
System Preferences
Keychain
AppDelete
QuickTime
Permanent Eraser
GIMP
Preview
Lock Desktop
Time Machine
Expose
Front View
Automator
Console
AirPort Utility
Stuffit Expander
iChat
Audium
LoginWindow Manager
X11
Disk Utility
DVD Player
Comic Life
ShowTime CC
iToner
TextEdit
PhotoBooth
Network Utility
Directory Utility
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
iWeb
Image Capture
Bonjour Browser
Snapz Pro X
WireTap Pro
FinalCut Pro
Cyberduck
Fugu
Google Earth
Iris
Delicious Library
NeoOffice
Activity Monitor
Password Repository
Motion
Adobe AfterEffects
Grab
Utilities Stack
General Stack
Movies Stack
Home Stack
Documents Stack
Downloads Stack
Applications Stack
Trash.

Beat it. I dare you.

- John

geordisjd

02-20-2008, 07:05 PM

Alright... for the MacBook Pro's dock.

Beat it. I dare you.

- John

OK, you beat me on the dock, but how about your apps' folder? Mine says 121 items. How about you? No, cheating!

x666x

02-20-2008, 08:10 PM

So you folks have ALL THOSE in your dock at once? And by Dock, I am referring to the row of icons you can thumb through which grow in size as your traverse over them.

This begs the question, are you using Stacks at all?

My "Print" Macs are still on OS 9.something, I've never touched X until Leopard. I decided to learn the OS through the emotionally devoid - yet politically correct - Apple tutorial videos, so naturally I'm smitten with Stacks.

This is how I set up my Stacks, they're a work in progress but I like where its headed.

http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/7862/picture2km4.png

kokogirl

02-20-2008, 08:23 PM

I'm afraid to say: me too! It's jjsquizz' fault! He had me look for animated GIFs and how to use them for avatars a few nights ago, and I got hooked!
I'll try to find another one in the near future.

That's good. That doctor is scaring me...:gasp:

geordisjd

02-20-2008, 09:09 PM

So you folks have ALL THOSE in your dock at once? And by Dock, I am referring to the row of icons you can thumb through which grow in size as your traverse over them.

This begs the question, are you using Stacks at all?

I don't use stacks much, except for downloads. I'd rather have all my favorites apps in the dock where I can see them all at a glance. Old habits.

aggieman

02-21-2008, 02:13 PM

jpmihalk

02-21-2008, 03:17 PM

good God my dock is small compared to yours!Dude, I wouldn't say that too loudly in a public place! :tounge:

aggieman

02-22-2008, 10:20 AM

Dude, I wouldn't say that too loudly in a public place! :tounge:

lol I purposely set myself up for that one.

jpmihalk

02-22-2008, 11:36 AM

lol I purposely set myself up for that one.Good thing, you had me worried there for a bit!

thegasguru

02-22-2008, 12:35 PM

There's got to be somebody else with an iPhone who bought a MacBook Air, but I'm probably the only one motivated enough to post pictures. I bet they would all look the same...:smile:
However, I can attest that it is speedy and convenient. If size isn't that important, it is a great little computer. For those worried about ports: I've got a tiny 4-port Belkin USB hub connecting a track ball (I'm addicted to those), the superdrive(*) and the iPhone to the only USB port. One left!
Network detected all the other computers in the house without configuration.
I can't wait to take it on a trip to Texas on Thursday.
:frown:Texas isn't my idea of a vacation, but it will do.

(*) On the minus side, I just discovered that the superdrive works only if connected directly to the MBA...

Does your Belkin hub get AC power? Maybe the Superdrive needs more power than a passive USB hub can deliver.

Ramesh

02-23-2008, 11:58 AM

Does your Belkin hub get AC power? Maybe the Superdrive needs more power than a passive USB hub can deliver.

Apple has gone on record and stated that thier superdrive would only work w/the MBA and a direct connection. You are right; it draws more power than the standard usb port gives, so it won't work with anything else. Kinda of a good marketing ploy; how many people would buy an external burner for 99? Seems cheap, but it could be me.

On topic: I got my MBA yesterday. I installed Office 2008 via remote disk. Wasn't painful, wasn't awesome. Then when I tried to connect to MSN messenger, it JACKED up my internet to the point where it wouldn't work. I had to reboot to get it to work. The overall speed so far isn't bad, and not that noticeable. I am noticing this very second that I need to change some setting, because when I am typing this, my palms are hitting the pad, and it's moving the cursor on me.

If I get some time tonight, I plan on doing a review if any one is interested.

geordisjd

02-23-2008, 12:14 PM

Yes, he's right. The superdrive won't work unless plugged directly in the MBA.
It doesn't matter if the Belkin power supply is plugged in.

kokogirl

02-23-2008, 03:58 PM

Apple has gone on record and stated that thier superdrive would only work w/the MBA and a direct connection. You are right;

On topic: I got my MBA yesterday. I installed Office 2008 via remote disk. Wasn't painful, wasn't awesome. Then when I tried to connect to MSN messenger, it JACKED up my internet to the point where it wouldn't work. I had to reboot to get it to work. The overall speed so far isn't bad, and not that noticeable. I am noticing this very second that I need to change some setting, because when I am typing this, my palms are hitting the pad, and it's moving the cursor on me.

If I get some time tonight, I plan on doing a review if any one is interested.

I am interested in the review! Thanks in advance!