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ScifiterX wrote:

Man Apple screwed the pooch there:

- Wireless Remote disk details: can't play DVD media, can't burn a CD, can't listen to a music CD

... is it just me, of do those just seem like really dumb concerns?

i can't honestly imagine myself doing any of those things you listed (or gizmodo listed) wirelessly, especially not watch a DVD. is this just nit-picking or valid concerns?

If it helps I thought the Magsafe & USB adapter for the third party modem were a little whiney myself. Of course the old style MagSafe plug wont work right in a configuration it wasn't designed for. As long the one that comes with it works right in the MBA, it's a non issue. Considering the new on works fine in the old sockets its not even what I'd consider a significant alteration.
And when hasn't there been a 3rd party USB device that didn't need an adaptor of some sort to fit in tight or limited ports.

How to burn a disc. Step one, transfer files from macbook air to computer with optical drive over network. Step two, burn disk.

You were going to transfer the files over the network anyway, this way just ensures you don't get buffer underruns.

ScifiterX wrote:

You can't imaging burning a disk?

not "over the air" as it were.

i agree with Volk's notion regarding .Mac. there is a ton of potential there, and if nothing else, there's not really been anything in the way of new, cool stuff with .Mac.

like widgets.

Last edited by LukeLucas (2008-01-29 10:21 am)

i guess i should start doing that. my dad was amazed i wasn't already.

how often do y'all back up to DVD? and how many discs do you use? re-writeable?

(ok, back on topic, sorry)

Last edited by LukeLucas (2008-01-29 10:45 am)

volk wrote:

NAG wrote:

How to burn a disc. Step one, transfer files from macbook air to computer with optical drive over network. Step two, burn disk.

You were going to transfer the files over the network anyway, this way just ensures you don't get buffer underruns.

2 problems with that...

1.  Geek factor.  While doable, it does require a certain amount of geek thought and effort. 

2.  Transfer speeds.  If you have a movie, significant music library, or any large files to move to or from an optical, prepare for a pretty long wait. 

While these hurdles are easily overcome by anyone with at least a little savvy, I can easily see lots of neophytes buying the Macbook Air because of its form factor and getting frustrated very quickly.

I really hope reps at the Apple Store take care who they sell this device to.

10.5 makes it much easier to set up a home network. If you're even half aware of how to use a computer you'll be able to share files over the network with two 10.5 machines. Yes, I know the speed isn't great but that is the way it works. If you're going to be burning lots of optical media just buy the external super drive for $99. It isn't that expensive. So stop complaining that it doesn't come with an optical drive, not everyone needs one. Your needs ≠ everyone's needs.

NAG wrote:

volk wrote:

NAG wrote:

How to burn a disc. Step one, transfer files from macbook air to computer with optical drive over network. Step two, burn disk.

You were going to transfer the files over the network anyway, this way just ensures you don't get buffer underruns.

2 problems with that...

1.  Geek factor.  While doable, it does require a certain amount of geek thought and effort. 

2.  Transfer speeds.  If you have a movie, significant music library, or any large files to move to or from an optical, prepare for a pretty long wait. 

While these hurdles are easily overcome by anyone with at least a little savvy, I can easily see lots of neophytes buying the Macbook Air because of its form factor and getting frustrated very quickly.

I really hope reps at the Apple Store take care who they sell this device to.

10.5 makes it much easier to set up a home network. If you're even half aware of how to use a computer you'll be able to share files over the network with two 10.5 machines. Yes, I know the speed isn't great but that is the way it works. If you're going to be burning lots of optical media just buy the external super drive for $99. It isn't that expensive. So stop complaining that it doesn't come with an optical drive, not everyone needs one. Your needs ≠ everyone's needs.

You are assuming that I'm complaining.  I'm not.  I'm simply making observations, and my observations are that the Macbook Air is a desktop extension that shouldn't be sold as a primary machine, especially to a neophite.  I do feel that the DVD sharing function is limited, and I think that could pose problems for the demo I just addressed.

I have no interest in the product, save that it is a beautiful machine and opens the door for some really cool potential devices.

You can use 16x media on a 8x burner it will just be at 8x speed

Haha.  How off topic this thread went!

Using ToastAnywhere
Toast 8 Titanium's ToastAnywhere feature lets you share CD and DVD recorders over a network (or the Internet), so you can back up even if you don't have a CD or DVD recorder connected to your Mac. It's a perfect solution for small offices, schools, and home networks to share expensive resources.
Here's how it works: both the sending and receiving computers need Toast 8 Titanium installed, and the receiving computer must turn on "ToastAnywhere Recorder Sharing" in the Toast 8 Preferences to share their recorder with other Toast 8 Titanium users on the network. From there, the process is simple. As the sender, you set up the disc you want to burn in Toast just like you normally would, then select the shared recorder from the pop-up list when you click the Recorder Options button. To access a recorder on the Internet, choose "Other Shared Recorder," then enter the IP address of the remote machine (you may also need to adjust firewall and port settings). Finally, click the red Record button.

That's from Roxio's website.

Last edited by 333imacman (2008-01-29 9:32 pm)

user wrote:

I wonder when they are going to make the MacBook version of the Air. If it's just an extension of your desktop, I'd like one for the form factor, but I'd want to get it for $1000.

iPod Touch?

mrreet2001 wrote:

bump the screen size to 5 - 6 inches ... [etc] and the touch would be a laptop replacement

5-6 inches is a bit large for a 'Pod.'

Maybe the iSlab?