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« Reply #45 on: April 07, 2008, 01:01:18 AM »
Quote from: john.christian on April 06, 2008, 10:07:50 PM
Quote from: djvicar on April 06, 2008, 04:12:54 PM
They did the same when they got rid of 3 inch disk drives! And everyone was saying why they do that.

But still, if you don't have an Optical Drive, you should at least have more than one USB port.

Well again for that kind of machine the intention is to do everything wireless. Its meant for super portability
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« Reply #46 on: April 07, 2008, 01:05:17 AM »
You can get access to more USB!

http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/22/macbook-air-hack-unearths-more-relatively-inaccessible-usb-conne/
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« Reply #47 on: April 07, 2008, 01:22:46 AM »
i have a macbook pro with vista and leopard. It's got a Geforce 8600M GT, 2.2x 2 intel duo and 2 gb of ram. It's a fast little buddy. I have no problem doing multi tasking and rendering music super fast, I can play Crysis at Medium quality at 720p at a good frame rate. And its all packed in a sexy 1" shell.  Lips Sealed
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« Reply #48 on: April 07, 2008, 01:43:55 AM »
Quote from: djvicar on April 07, 2008, 01:01:18 AM
Quote from: john.christian on April 06, 2008, 10:07:50 PM
Quote from: djvicar on April 06, 2008, 04:12:54 PM
They did the same when they got rid of 3 inch disk drives! And everyone was saying why they do that.

But still, if you don't have an Optical Drive, you should at least have more than one USB port.

Well again for that kind of machine the intention is to do everything wireless. Its meant for super portability

I can understand that. The problem with that kind of logic, in my opinion, is that we have not yet reached the point where every single modern device is wireless. And I don't believe we will reach that point until we've perfected (what I call) the holy grail of wireless technology, Wireless Charging. If I own an iPhone, sure I can sync with a MacBook Air via WiFi but I still would need an available USB connection to charge it when I'm On-The-Go and a Wall Outlet is unavailable.
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« Reply #49 on: April 07, 2008, 03:19:14 AM »
Quote from: john.christian on April 07, 2008, 01:43:55 AM
[the holy grail of wireless technology, Wireless Charging

Almost there man! There's a bunch of startups and even some better established companies bringing products to market in the next few months. It's only going to get better.
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« Reply #50 on: April 07, 2008, 04:45:35 AM »
Quote from: john.christian on April 07, 2008, 01:43:55 AM
Quote from: djvicar on April 07, 2008, 01:01:18 AM
Quote from: john.christian on April 06, 2008, 10:07:50 PM
Quote from: djvicar on April 06, 2008, 04:12:54 PM
They did the same when they got rid of 3 inch disk drives! And everyone was saying why they do that.

But still, if you don't have an Optical Drive, you should at least have more than one USB port.

Well again for that kind of machine the intention is to do everything wireless. Its meant for super portability

I can understand that. The problem with that kind of logic, in my opinion, is that we have not yet reached the point where every single modern device is wireless. And I don't believe we will reach that point until we've perfected (what I call) the holy grail of wireless technology, Wireless Charging. If I own an iPhone, sure I can sync with a MacBook Air via WiFi but I still would need an available USB connection to charge it when I'm On-The-Go and a Wall Outlet is unavailable.

With ya!! thats what the one usb is for ! Cool
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« Reply #51 on: April 07, 2008, 05:22:42 AM »
Quote from: djtrailer on April 07, 2008, 01:22:46 AM
i have a macbook pro with vista and leopard. It's got a Geforce 8600M GT, 2.2x 2 intel duo and 2 gb of ram. It's a fast little buddy. I have no problem doing multi tasking and rendering music super fast, I can play Crysis at Medium quality at 720p at a good frame rate. And its all packed in a sexy 1" shell.  Lips Sealed

720!?!?  LoL.

I feel dirty when I play games at less than 1920x1200... Which is better than 1080p.  Wink
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« Reply #52 on: April 07, 2008, 07:24:10 AM »
Quote from: Nathan V on April 07, 2008, 05:22:42 AM
Quote from: djtrailer on April 07, 2008, 01:22:46 AM
i have a macbook pro with vista and leopard. It's got a Geforce 8600M GT, 2.2x 2 intel duo and 2 gb of ram. It's a fast little buddy. I have no problem doing multi tasking and rendering music super fast, I can play Crysis at Medium quality at 720p at a good frame rate. And its all packed in a sexy 1" shell.  Lips Sealed

720!?!?  LoL.

I feel dirty when I play games at less than 1920x1200... Which is better than 1080p.  Wink

x2 ftw!
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« Reply #53 on: April 07, 2008, 09:30:18 AM »
Quote from: adidax on April 07, 2008, 07:24:10 AM
Quote from: Nathan V on April 07, 2008, 05:22:42 AM
Quote from: djtrailer on April 07, 2008, 01:22:46 AM
i have a macbook pro with vista and leopard. It's got a Geforce 8600M GT, 2.2x 2 intel duo and 2 gb of ram. It's a fast little buddy. I have no problem doing multi tasking and rendering music super fast, I can play Crysis at Medium quality at 720p at a good frame rate. And its all packed in a sexy 1" shell.  Lips Sealed

720!?!?  LoL.

I feel dirty when I play games at less than 1920x1200... Which is better than 1080p.  Wink

x2 ftw!

Ok you guys have to understand that i have a laptop. A 1" laptop, and the fact that it can play Crysis at those settings and a good frame rate is an amazing accomplishment. If i had a Quad Core, dual EVGA Geforce 8800 gts desktop computer of course i could run it at 1920x1200 and not think to turn down the settings. But come on its a 1" laptop!  laugh
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« Reply #54 on: April 07, 2008, 09:37:25 AM »
I respect the accomplishment.
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« Reply #55 on: April 07, 2008, 09:38:49 AM »
As do I. I still play at a lower res b/c I'd rather ensure the higher frame rates and other fx than I would to have the higher res. I'm strange that way.
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« Reply #56 on: April 07, 2008, 09:51:57 AM »
I totally agree Dave.
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« Reply #57 on: April 07, 2008, 09:52:46 AM »
And that's why I do the majority of my gaming on consoles, as I don't have to worry about the hardware anymore. Haven't got the money for a gaming laptop.
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« Reply #58 on: April 07, 2008, 11:09:39 AM »
Quote from: Dave Richards on April 07, 2008, 09:38:49 AM
As do I. I still play at a lower res b/c I'd rather ensure the higher frame rates and other fx than I would to have the higher res. I'm strange that way.

I just spend more money.
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« Reply #59 on: April 07, 2008, 12:04:53 PM »
There's so much to buy OTHER than video cards. You know... like midi controllers and software.

BTW, so far this year... there hasn't been a game I've really been looking forward too (other than The Force Unleashed).
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