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    Good deal? old core 2 air with 256gb SSd!

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by ThinkPaid, Dec 20, 2011.

  1. ThinkPaid

    ThinkPaid Notebook Consultant

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    ThinkPaid, Dec 20, 2011
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    Mobius 1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    why not the new i5/7 with 256gb ssd?
     
    Mobius 1, Dec 20, 2011
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    Budget super important and the graphics are the same and it will most likely be updated soon according to mac rumors.
     
    ThinkPaid, Dec 20, 2011
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    I think for that prices, it may be better to get the newer model--but may be with a smaller SSD. It looks like for your needs the link offer may be just right. It is already 2-3 years old and will soon show its age performace wise in a next year or so.
     
    smiley_lauf, Dec 21, 2011
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    i found it for $50 less from a better retailer. still tempting. any other opinions. the cpu is prob fine for what I do but the fact that 4gb max ram scares me, although thats what the new airs have. i know big changes are coming up for apple (15 air) so i might buy then sell when the new ones comes out.
     
    ThinkPaid, Dec 23, 2011
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    i have been looking for that exact model. the new one does not have a mini display port.

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    kojack, Dec 28, 2011
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    That ThunderBolt port in the latest 2011 model also functions as a Mini DisplayPort. You can plug the very same cable in and connect to a display device flawlessly.
     
    thitiv, Dec 28, 2011
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