What's lighter than Air?

Less Air:

Sources have told technology website Cult of Mac that the new 13.3in computer will feature a 50 per cent bigger battery, delivering eight to 10 hours of battery life, and will weigh less than the current model’s 1.3kg. It also boots up incredibly quickly, said the source.

Some reports also suggest that Apple will unveil a smaller “netbook” version of the MacBook Air, with an 11.6in screen, but this is thought to be the more unlikely option. - telegraph.co.uk

I admit, more (and better) screen for the same weight as my netbook would be nice sometimes. Display quality is where Apple shines.

Update on October 20, 2010 by Frank@OBOW

More specification speculation form Engadget.

Update on October 20, 2010 by Frank@OBOW

They’re out - an 11.6” and a 13”:

The new MacBook Air, which is 0.68 of an inch (less than 2 centimeters) at its thickest point, combines features of the iPad with a notebook, Jobs said. The computer’s battery lets users surf the Web wirelessly for seven hours. In standby mode, the battery can last 30 days. Like the iPad, there’s no hard- disk drive or CD-ROM, just flash memory. It weighs 2.3 to 2.9 pounds, depending on the model.

“We asked ourselves, ‘What would happen if a MacBook and an iPad hooked up?’ Well, this is the result,” he said. “We think it’s the future of notebooks.” - Steve Jobs, quoted by Bloomberg

Comments

[Alan B]

I have looked at these new models, especially the 11.6-inch versions, barely over a kilogram. Wonderful engineering, beautiful design, Apple again is ahead of the computer industry curve.

I don't need it, I don't Need it, I don't NEED it.....I want it, I Want it, I WANT it!