Possibly the best "Apple" investment I've made

I don't think I'll go back to regular "full-size" laptops again. I didn't think that the weight difference between my 15.4" 2008 MacBook-Pro and the "AIR" would be so substantial but it is. My back is thanking me. Even with the power supply and my average bring-to-work payload I often forget that I'm wearing a bag.



As far as general computing goes it has been -- by far -- the most pleasing computing experience I've had in over 17yrs working with computers... no doubt because of the SSD.



--Average applications load in one or two "bounces" tops.

--Web pages load faster

--No stuttering when displaying the contents of a a folder scrolling through image galleries etc.

--Startup/Shutdown times.



Other PROS:



--Screen is perfect. I was worried that the glossy screen may be a little bothersome though I've yet to come across a situation where it was a problem and I've taken it everywhere with me.



--Its build seems "solid". Maybe it's a trait of the new unibodies but when the lid is closed; it feels like a solid piece of metal that would be very difficult to damage. Maybe im naive but I no longer feel the need to wrap my laptop in 4 layers of protection to keep it from damage in my bag.



CONS:



--Today's laptops support up to 8GB typically in 2x 4GB configurations. It would be nice to see support for a 4GB module in the future.



--Typical complaints: no firewire or eSATA only 1x USB.



--Runs a little hot and I'm not fond of the location of the exhaust vents.





OTHER:



Don't call it a netbook or a laptop. It's the best of both worlds. It deserves its own category.More detail ...