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The article fails to explain why the base MacBook Airs are (shockingly) fairly-priced.

TillE 14y ago
And the iPad. Until the Nexus 10, I don't think anybody managed to sell a high-quality 10" tablet for under $500.
cmatthias 14y ago
The base MacBook Airs are not fairly-priced, though they might be less overpriced than other Mac models. For example, consider the Asus Zenbook Prime[1], which can be found for $1100-$1150 configured with a Core i7 (faster than the base $1200 13" Air) and a 1920x1080 screen (about 1.5 times more pixels than the Air). [1] http://www.amazon.com/Zenbook-Prime-UX31A-AB71-13-3-Inch-Ultrabook/dp/B00863L3K4/ http://www.amazon.com/Zenbook-Prime-UX31A-AB71-13-3-Inch-Ult...
- ImprovedSilence 14y ago
  I'm not going to get into the fair price discussion, cuz I think the MBAs are generally more expensive. but I see sooo many people say the MBA is not as good, cuz abc ultrabook has an i7 in it. A.) Who really needs to do serious crunching on their ultra book these days. Unless you are compiling very sizable programs, you're never gonna notice processor speed. B.) Think about how that "superior" processor eats power like it's going outta style. Now combine that with a super thin computer that's light on volume to hold batteries. Is that extra fast processor worth 2hrs less battery life? C.) Given A and B, I'd rather have the slower processor.
- astrodust 14y ago
  Asus is not in the same league as Apple. They make good hardware, but it's not exceptional. You're basically saying that a Hyundai is a better car than a BMW because it has a more powerful engine and a dashboard with more blue lights. Likewise, a $35 Casio calculator watch is basically better than a $2,200 Omega. The Omega can't even multiply numbers and it has difficult to read hands! Apple's build quality is approaching levels previously only seen in extremely high-end watches and automotive products. Computers, in general terms, have such rickety materials that they packaging they come in is often nearly as robust as the computer itself. When people say "fairly priced" they mean for what you get. Apple's offering an extremely premium package for a slightly premium price.
- Benferhat 14y ago
  My last ASUS laptop fell apart on me. The Zenbook Prime is sexy, though.
smackfu 14y ago
I think that's just "we need to have a laptop under $1000".
lamby 14y ago
Could you define, even loosely, what "fairly-priced" means?

TillE 14y ago

And the iPad. Until the Nexus 10, I don't think anybody managed to sell a high-quality 10" tablet for under $500.

The base MacBook Airs are not fairly-priced, though they might be less overpriced than other Mac models. For example, consider the Asus Zenbook Prime[1], which can be found for $1100-$1150 configured with a Core i7 (faster than the base $1200 13" Air) and a 1920x1080 screen (about 1.5 times more pixels than the Air). [1] http://www.amazon.com/Zenbook-Prime-UX31A-AB71-13-3-Inch-Ultrabook/dp/B00863L3K4/ http://www.amazon.com/Zenbook-Prime-UX31A-AB71-13-3-Inch-Ult...

ImprovedSilence 14y ago
I'm not going to get into the fair price discussion, cuz I think the MBAs are generally more expensive. but I see sooo many people say the MBA is not as good, cuz abc ultrabook has an i7 in it. A.) Who really needs to do serious crunching on their ultra book these days. Unless you are compiling very sizable programs, you're never gonna notice processor speed. B.) Think about how that "superior" processor eats power like it's going outta style. Now combine that with a super thin computer that's light on volume to hold batteries. Is that extra fast processor worth 2hrs less battery life? C.) Given A and B, I'd rather have the slower processor.
astrodust 14y ago
Asus is not in the same league as Apple. They make good hardware, but it's not exceptional. You're basically saying that a Hyundai is a better car than a BMW because it has a more powerful engine and a dashboard with more blue lights. Likewise, a $35 Casio calculator watch is basically better than a $2,200 Omega. The Omega can't even multiply numbers and it has difficult to read hands! Apple's build quality is approaching levels previously only seen in extremely high-end watches and automotive products. Computers, in general terms, have such rickety materials that they packaging they come in is often nearly as robust as the computer itself. When people say "fairly priced" they mean for what you get. Apple's offering an extremely premium package for a slightly premium price.
Benferhat 14y ago
My last ASUS laptop fell apart on me. The Zenbook Prime is sexy, though.

smackfu 14y ago

I think that's just "we need to have a laptop under $1000".

lamby 14y ago

Could you define, even loosely, what "fairly-priced" means?