I want to point out two comments on the MacBook Air. I didn’t make either of them myself but I spotted them both on Reddit and thought they were spot on.

Clythos: Sorry, but how is this smaller? Was anyone ever in the situation that they couldn’t take their notebook with them because it was too thick?

CausticPuppy: Actually, I bet there will be protective cases sold for this, which ironically will make it twice as thick.

I think that they are both excellent points. Particularly the first one. From listening to Twit.tv, seeing the comments on MacRumors, Digg and all over the blogosphere I think that the consensus seems to be:

• Yes the MacBook Air is a feat of engineering. Well done Apple.
• No I don’t want to buy one.
• And No I don’t know who would want to buy one.
• And No it is not the thickness that is the most important thing to me - I’d prefer something with a smaller footprint.
• And boy doesn’t the Asus Eee PC look cheap compared to this… and much more portable.

Conclusion: Good try Apple. Not this time though.