Originally Posted by
FlyingDoctorwu
Don't know where you got the the $300 figure but Apple's website lists the Macbook Air as a $129.
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Those prices are not bad!
I think I'm going to get the new MacBook Pro when it comes out.
Do you have a use for the old MacBook Air? I usually hand it down to a relative. Then you can decide whether they would appreciate the extra battery life or not and let that drive your decision.