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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 6:13 pm
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Originally Posted by Analise
MBA is great for travel but you're getting less computer for the same money for those who want the cheapest Macbook. The reduced battery life and having no optical drive is a turn off for me. No ethernet port? I don't want to rely 100% on wireless connection. It can be slower.
$29 gets you a nice white apple usb ethernet adapter.

The "less for more" is debatable as the reduced weight in the MBA makes up for a lot...
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