On 03/dic/2010, at 22.35, Geoffrey Heard wrote:

> Why does Apple do these incredibly stupid backward step things?

... also consider, if you can live with a 128GB hd, taking a look at the Apple Store Deals (refubished) section to see if any previous generation 2.13 MBA is available in your area ;-)
in the italian store I saw one, yesterday, for about 1100€

I mostly work with photography and, trust me, 2GB RAM will do just fine

oh... be prepared: it's not an issue but... these  little beasts become really, really, really hot: don't even think of holding one on your laps. I'm not joking!

but I confirm it' s the best portable I've ever had (maybe even better with my first one, the PB 100, in... what was it? 1991?)


>> and, btw #2... once back home I bought an iMac 27": the ideal home/travel setup :-p
> 
> Good grief, Paolo, you do go the whole hog! I'll make do with just the big screen at home, I think -- my current set-up with the 13" white but I'll substitute the Air.

see above ;-)
you *can* work with images on a 13" display if/when you have to, but on a 27"one ... it's pure pleasure
-- 
paolo