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[{"user_id": 581, "stars": [], "topic_id": 34403, "date_created": 1304965766.0539, "message": "Right now I have a CoreDuo (not Core2Duo) MacBook from 2006 and I want something that's quicker and will hopefully last a fairly long time and allow me to do everything a little quicker and lighter. I have an iPad that I do video watching and reading on, so really what I'll use the MacBook Air for is a bit of photo editing (mostly just iPhoto) and Minecraft.", "group_id": 1295, "id": 975364}, {"user_id": 581, "stars": [], "topic_id": 34403, "date_created": 1304965666.484489, "message": "Hard to get an idea of how this will affect performance: some say 20% faster on 'raw computing' (i.e. exporting files from LightRoom / video rendering) but there might be a downgrade in graphics chip because it'll be integrated in the i5 chip.", "group_id": 1295, "id": 975344}, {"user_id": 581, "stars": [], "topic_id": 34403, "date_created": 1304965835.784692, "message": "Given it's a huge upgrade from what I have already, would you suggest waiting for i5 / Sandy Bridge processors or just going for it as my usage will be fairly light and it's a huge upgrade from my current MacBook?", "group_id": 1295, "id": 975377}, {"user_id": 26433, "stars": [], "topic_id": 34403, "date_created": 1304966880.6623969, "message": "it'd be faster if not equal", "group_id": 1295, "id": 975606}, {"user_id": 581, "stars": [], "topic_id": 34403, "date_created": 1304965598.4777229, "message": "So I'm thinking about getting a MacBook Air and just read there will likely be an update from Core 2 Duo chips to i5 chips in June.", "group_id": 1295, "id": 975329}, {"user_id": 2726, "stars": [], "topic_id": 34403, "date_created": 1304966166.7784209, "message": "June seems early for an update but if you're only considering a MBA, I'd wait on an update.", "group_id": 1295, "id": 975445}, {"user_id": 581, "stars": [], "topic_id": 34403, "date_created": 1304965889.688688, "message": "To put things in perspective, if I really want to do heavy photoshop stuff, I have a MacBook Pro at work that I'm basically allowed to treat as my own (but it's too heavy to cart back and forth every day, so I don't - another reason the Air is appealing is the weight, otherwise I'd get a white macbook).", "group_id": 1295, "id": 975384}, {"user_id": 26433, "stars": [], "topic_id": 34403, "date_created": 1304966938.908874, "message": "@spencer do you want the 11\" MBA or 13\" one?", "group_id": 1295, "id": 975621}, {"user_id": 26433, "stars": [], "topic_id": 34403, "date_created": 1304966871.671123, "message": "if your macbook is from 2006, it wouldn't be a downgrade in graphics", "group_id": 1295, "id": 975605}, {"user_id": 26433, "stars": [], "topic_id": 34403, "date_created": 1304966950.1746459, "message": "i'd go with 13\" MBP", "group_id": 1295, "id": 975628}, {"user_id": 581, "stars": [], "topic_id": 34403, "date_created": 1304974366.163903, "message": "Had a think about it and I think I'll wait until WWDC to see if there's an upgrade then go for it then. Thanks for your opinions, etc!", "group_id": 1295, "id": 977745}, {"user_id": 224, "stars": [], "topic_id": 34403, "date_created": 1304986280.607708, "message": "I have an 11\" MBA I got last December and I've been very, very pleased with it", "group_id": 1295, "id": 980895}, {"user_id": 224, "stars": [], "topic_id": 34403, "date_created": 1304986214.012717, "message": "Why wait? Even if the rumor is true, there may be availability issues when the machine first comes out, and there's always increased risk with a new release (though if it's the same form factor that's not huge)", "group_id": 1295, "id": 980884}, {"user_id": 224, "stars": [], "topic_id": 34403, "date_created": 1304986360.7498939, "message": "I've owned innumerable Apple laptops (Powerbook Duo, Powerbook 160, Powerbook G3, iBook DVD, iBook G4, Powerbook G4, 1st generation Macbook Air) and my current machine is the best machine I've ever owned, bar none", "group_id": 1295, "id": 980916}, {"user_id": 581, "stars": [], "topic_id": 34403, "date_created": 1304993428.8548329, "message": "@djchall I can wait a month as I don't *need* the upgrade right now but have been wanted to upgrade for over a year (but couldn't financially)", "group_id": 1295, "id": 982082}, {"user_id": 581, "stars": [], "topic_id": 34403, "date_created": 1304993457.526365, "message": "Now others will pitch in and say 'well if you don't need it then just don't get it!' lol", "group_id": 1295, "id": 982085}, {"user_id": 581, "stars": [], "topic_id": 34403, "date_created": 1304993570.8740721, "message": "but, a 6 year old computer has been banged around a bit, filled up with stuff and does weird (sometimes scary) things from time to time, so I'd like to upgrade now I can, before the hard drive dies :-p. And, I might as well wait 1 month to see if my computer will be outdated in 12 months instead of not wait and find out it'll be outdated in 1?", "group_id": 1295, "id": 982108}, {"user_id": 581, "stars": [], "topic_id": 34403, "date_created": 1304993578.9379389, "message": "Oh the joys of Apple Computer purchasing.", "group_id": 1295, "id": 982111}, {"user_id": 2726, "stars": [], "topic_id": 34403, "date_created": 1305031817.3447371, "message": "I strongly considered replacing my four+ year old 15\" MBP with a MBA when this last iteration came out. I do think they're fantastic models and I know I'd have a better experience with a new one but this laptop still works very well. Do I wait until it's broken to avoid being wasteful?!? :) Tough questions.", "group_id": 1295, "id": 988751}, {"user_id": 581, "stars": [], "topic_id": 34403, "date_created": 1305036148.2718649, "message": "I'd wait until yours starts really showing signs of age. Mine has trouble with the latest iPhoto sometimes so thought that's a good indicator (if your Mac can't keep up with Mac software, it's probably time to get a new one!)", "group_id": 1295, "id": 989746}, {"user_id": 15929, "stars": [], "topic_id": 34403, "date_created": 1305106573.695008, "message": "i'm in similar boat,.. still rocking core 2 duo black macbook atm... and i just ordered 15\" mbp with hi-res display. just hoping that the gpu can handle portal 2...", "group_id": 1295, "id": 1004701}, {"user_id": 33016, "stars": [], "topic_id": 34403, "date_created": 1305182023.3329909, "message": "What if I need an upgrade right now, get the current model or wait for the update? And for how long? 'Till June, September, November?", "group_id": 1295, "id": 1020989}, {"user_id": 581, "stars": [], "topic_id": 34403, "date_created": 1305208833.4707539, "message": "If you need it get it now. If you can wait a month, wait and see if the rumors of a June update are true. If there's no June update I'd get it then as the likely next update is in about 6months based on previous product cycles.", "group_id": 1295, "id": 1024697}, {"user_id": 581, "stars": [], "topic_id": 34403, "date_created": 1304967499.102598, "message": "@MikeT 13 inch but I hate the heat and weight of the MBPs.", "group_id": 1295, "id": 975768}, {"user_id": 12709, "stars": [], "topic_id": 34403, "date_created": 1306952659.278697, "message": "I currently have a 2009 13\" MBP. There's nothing wrong with it as such, it's still going fine, I'd just really like a MBA for the slimness & speed (no SSD in my MBP).\nI'm eyeing up the 11\" MBA, but want to wait until it gets Sandy Bridge & Thunderbolt.", "group_id": 1295, "id": 1256289}]