5 Jul
2012
5 Jul
'12
7:11 a.m.
On 5 Jul 2012, at 14:19, Todd Goodman <tsg at bonedaddy.net> wrote:
An 11" MacBook Air on the Apple Store is $999.
1.7GHz Core i5, 4GB
memory, 64GB flash.
I can't even find an 11" PC ultrabook in looking quickly. But a 13.3"
Sony VAIO (SVT13112FXS) with 1.7Ghz Core i5 4GB memory, 500GB HD + 32GB
MLC hybrid is $799. Brushed aluminum case and the battery can be replaced
(or a spare carried for extended time away from AC.)
While it's likely slightly larger and heavier, it isn't much.
So if you value the absolute minimal size/weight or the style or just
happen to like Apple then by all means buy them and support them.
I bet the build quality finish and durability aren't as good on that
VAIO though...
Pure and simple thing that sold me on the Air is the build quality and
little details in the way it's put together. It feels like it'll last.
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