Of course I want one — to play with for a while, at least, but I must confess a bit of skepticism about Apple's new
MacBook Air, the $1,799, 3-pound notebook, announced by
Apple, Inc.'s, Steve Jobs today at the Macworld Expo in San Francisco. Can it truly be as good as it purports? How rugged will it be? This is not advertised as a "ruggedized" computer, and certainly not a "mil-spec" (military specifications) portable. But when Apple says you can "take it anywhere," as they do in
this video demonstration, then it begs the question of sturdiness. How much of a drop could it survive, and at what angles?\
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I say this not as a criticism, but certainly to raise questions. As with any new technology, the proof will be in the product, and Apple has rarely, rarely disappointed in a significant way. I would be astonished if they did so here.\
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Overall, the news from Apple today is good — I like the software upgrades for the iPhone and iPod Touch models, and applaud the new Time Capsule backup device, something everyone should have. Here's hoping that all the new products live up to — if not exceed — their billing.\
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— Mark Kellner, The Washington Times \
