Daily Tech: The New MacBook Air Is Prettier In Person

January 15, 2008

The first hands-on photos with Apple's highly anticipated MacBook Air. — Engadget

Apple gets all of the six major movie studios to jump onboard the new iTunes movie rentals. — Valleywag

Apple will start charging for iPod Touch applications. $19.99 for the five new iPod Touch applications, or $4 per application. . .Ouch! — CrunchGear

YouSendIt is a great service that lets you send large files via email. Now you can install a plug-in that lets you send photos from Adobe CS3 on your Mac. — Shiny Shiny

Feel like a true rockstar with smoke and light, thanks to the Rockband Stage Kit. — Yahoo Tech

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macgirl 5 years 17 weeks

I wasn't saying they don't make a profit when selling the iPod Touch.. it just doesn't continue to generate new profits for them like Apple TV. Thus why the Apple TV update was free even though it makes your device so much more robust. I'm not saying that Apple doesn't do annoying things occasionally, keep in mind I had the privilege of paying $200 extra for my iPhone ;-)

ur_momm 5 years 18 weeks

i'm not 100% sure that ipod touch is not a profit making device...I didnt know people who buy them now get the new stuff already on there!? is this true?yeah 20$ isnt much but the more i think about it, the more annoyed i get... stupid apple.and im afraid to use jailbreak and void my warranty on it... :S

ur_momm 5 years 18 weeks

i'm not 100% sure that ipod touch is not a profit making device... I didnt know people who buy them now get the new stuff already on there!? is this true? yeah 20$ isnt much but the more i think about it, the more annoyed i get... stupid apple. and im afraid to use jailbreak and void my warranty on it... :S

Liz7757 5 years 18 weeks

I have several problems with the $20 update. 1) It's crap that people who buy an iPod Touch now don't have to pay for it. 2) The iPod Touch has always had the capabilities for those apps; but now you have to pay $20 to unlock them? Ridiculous. $20 isn't that bad, except when you figure that's $4 per some little widget that should be free (and are free for Macs). I'll be waiting to get them until they're free. Until then, I definitely don't need them.

Liz7757 5 years 18 weeks

I have several problems with the $20 update.1) It's crap that people who buy an iPod Touch now don't have to pay for it.2) The iPod Touch has always had the capabilities for those apps; but now you have to pay $20 to unlock them? Ridiculous.$20 isn't that bad, except when you figure that's $4 per some little widget that should be free (and are free for Macs). I'll be waiting to get them until they're free. Until then, I definitely don't need them.

macgirl 5 years 18 weeks

At first I thought it was odd that they were charging $20 for the software upgrade on the iPod Touch (I really just want to call that thing the iTouch). Then my husband pointed out that the iPod Touch is not a profit making device like the Apple TV. I guess it makes sense. And I agree with Tdamji, $20 is nothing in the big picture if it is truly useful to you :-)

ilanac13 5 years 18 weeks

it's really cute - i just want it to be in the power book so i can get it - i'm anti macbook - and i need to replace my powerbook...

tdamji 5 years 18 weeks

no way - where are the just-because-we-like-to-be-innovative upgrades for other brands of products?! apple is great - 20$ is nothing for all those extras. one could just not upgrade if the price is that much of a concern. i actually dislike the new macbook pro keyboards. not very clicky. love the black and silver combo like my old g4. obviously the macbook air isn't for everyone: but isn't it nice to have options?! 3 options...pretty descent, don't you think?!

MuggleCrazed 5 years 18 weeks

I love my 15 inch Mac Book Pro, but I know some people who would consider the Mac Book Air. I strongly dislike the Black Keyboard and wish it was silver. One reason I decided not to get a macbook was because I hate the keyboard. I love the keyboard on the MacBook Pro though. But the built in camera and touch pad are great!

mayara 5 years 18 weeks

With its lack of removable battery, and its severe lack in the peripherals department (only 1 USB, no audio in, no ethernet, no built-in optical drive)... the MacBook Air is so very NOT for me, even if it were much cheaper.

squishyhat 5 years 18 weeks

I've always liked the white Macbooks. But gimme anything slim and lightweight... 8D

GoCindyGo 5 years 18 weeks

i want that! looks awesome!

GoCindyGo 5 years 18 weeks

i want that! looks awesome!

TidalWave 5 years 18 weeks

"unless i can find a site where i can get them for free . notes and mail is just so usefull!"well you can use the program Jailbreak to "hack" your iTouch and put a million different programs on it for free. like Tap Tap Revolution!!!

TidalWave 5 years 18 weeks

"unless i can find a site where i can get them for free . notes and mail is just so usefull!" well you can use the program Jailbreak to "hack" your iTouch and put a million different programs on it for free. like Tap Tap Revolution!!!

angelinemarie 5 years 18 weeks

ohmy, i want the macbook air!its so gorgeous : )

angelinemarie 5 years 18 weeks

ohmy, i want the macbook air! its so gorgeous : )

hotstuff 5 years 18 weeks

Drooling over the MacBook Air but my only complaint is I wish they would have mad an 11 inch screen also.

kitkatherine 5 years 18 weeks

oh and that rock band stage kit look sa litttle ridiculous. sorry about the double post - my internet failed because apparently our apartment wireless is titchy in a room other than our living room.

kitkatherine 5 years 18 weeks

iii want that soooooo bad! eek! i love it!

kitkatherine 5 years 18 weeks

iii want that soooooo bad! eek! i love it!

fadedblue 5 years 18 weeks

the macbook air is absolute hotness. i wouldn't get it b/c i depend on the larger screen and performance of the macbookpro for work, but it'd be fun to play with one of these =).

ur_momm 5 years 18 weeks

ok so its crappy that they are charging to download applications for the i-touch... but i think i will probably pay for them... unless i can find a site where i can get them for free ;). notes and mail is just so usefull!

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