[OSX-Users] Re: macbook air and isolutions

[Jules]

On 12/07/2011 12:02, mc schraefel wrote:
> Currently, the macbook air is not a listed ultra slim computer eligible for
> isolutions purchase.
>
> What can we do to get these models onto the list?
Ignore the list. If you want a MacBook Air and have the funds to pay for 
one, I will get you one, easy as that. I've already got several of them 
recently for others in ECS.
>
> I've just been at three PC meetings where the majority of CS participants
> had some form of air. It is a fabulous tool especially for those of us who
> travel.
>
> I also did fast interviews with over a dozen of the researchers from top
> ten US schools at these meetings about using an air as their main computing
> device. Some couldn't say enough about even the 11 inch version, rating it
> "the best computer" they've ever used - at their desktop they plug it into
> a 27 inch display and are away, and love it for being on the road.
>
> I'm typing an aging 13inch Air, on the road as well. I don't know if i
> could go to 11 inch screen but based on who's recommending it, i'd consider
> it, and for the research projects we're doing where we need portable
> laptops to run around behind people that could be ideal - yes i know we can
> get what we want for projects, but i'm really focusing on standard
> computing use. The Airs should definitely be part of the standard
> selection.
>
> The new models about to be released are supposed to bring back back lit
> keyboards too.
>
> So i'm just wondering: what are our options?
>
> When i discussed this with our chair and with nick jennings they both
> wanted to see these lists revised, and bottom line, said in cs we should be
> able to get whatever computer we wanted we felt would best support our
> research.
>
> so, just checking.
>
> best
> mc

Jules

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