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In-Depth Review of the MacBook Air With Photos
Engadget has the first really in-depth review of the MacBook Air that I have seen with plenty of great photos and specifics. They do a great job of highlighting the highs and the lows with plenty of concrete examples to back their claims up. It seems that while the MacBook Air is a great step towards ultra-portable computing, overall the pricepoint is just too high. Which is not surprising from a new Apple gadget I guess.
can't have MagSafe AC adapter plugged in on a table, because the connector points down.
Yes, you can. Just not ones from different laptops, modles you need the MagSafe AC Adapter for the Mac Book Air. Others will work but not on a table. The one that comes with it does work on a table.
-Recessed USB port means that you need a "slim" device to make it in, so start carrying around a mini-USB extension cable.
- Recessed audio jack means partial plugins and that startling "buzz" when ungrounded, so start carrying around a mini-RCA extension cable.
I agree it is annoying and it is an example of Jobs putting style in front of function. But to be realistic if you are going to be carrying around USB Devices for the MacBook Air then you will be putting it in a larger bag which will have room for an extra cable. Power Adapter, etc... The design of the Mac Book Air is for light travel, So most of the time you won't be using a USB device in it. If you need all this stuff then go with a MacBook or Mac Book Pro.
As for RCA connectors they have been standardly small for a while. Unless you make some radio shack monstrosity most headphones will work. Which is the primary use for it. If you wanted to use is as a Mixing station then you will need the previously mentioned Mac Book or Mac Book Pro... Besides if you are doing such advanced audio stuff you will probably want an optical drive.e
If something is so important that you feel the need to post it on the internet... It probably isn't that important.