For a long time now I have been wanting to switch to a Mac. But all the Mac laptops were way too heavy. My laptop goes with me whereever I go and every extra pound counts. Then came the Air. At first I was very excited at the prospect, but then there were simply too many compromises. Having to send my machine in to replace the battery is a non-starter. I have had my current laptop – a Panasonic Toughbook W2 – for about 5 years and am on my third battery. With a relatively new battery the Toug...

For a long time now I have been wanting to switch to a Mac. But all the Mac laptops were way too heavy. My laptop goes with me whereever I go and every extra pound counts. Then came the Air. At first I was very excited at the prospect, but then there were simply too many compromises. Having to send my machine in to replace the battery is a non-starter. I have had my current laptop – a Panasonic Toughbook W2 – for about 5 years and am on my third battery. With a relatively new battery the Toug...