MacBook Air Hot Air?
Posted by Louis James on January 15, 2008
The Fujitsu Lifebook Q2010 is .8 pounds lighter, .9 inches narrower, .01 inches shorter, has Gigabit Ethernet, a fingerprint reader (good to have on an ultra-portable), and a replaceable battery. It also has an optional media dock that adds a dual-layer DVD burner, four additional USB ports, an Ethernet port, VGA out, and it replicates the headphone and microphone jacks.
Why Apple chose to enter this small market sector is odd. And again Apple insists on locking the battery into the unit, ignoring the fact that battery technology advances. Okay, the unit is wireless. Until the battery dies. Then you’ll have to pull out the power cord and find an ac outlet to connect to, rather than swap a fresh battery for a dead one. And no FireWire port. That’s right, no FireWire port, so don’t expect to capture footage off your video camera to post on YouTube. Also, no ethernet port? Did that really save size, weight, and cost? Now you’ll need a wireless network at home and at work. And while away from either, you’re now forced to rely on unsecured wi-fi hotspots, and purchase a cellular network card with monthly data plan for more remote areas without wi-fi. Plus, $3100 tricked out? I’d buy a Mac Pro and an iTouch for the same money!
