The world’s thinnest notebook (well, according to Apple anyway) is now available in the Philippines! In case you can’t remember what its specs are, the Macbook Air weighs only 3 pounds and is a mere 0.76? thick that tapers down to 0.16?. It comes with a 13″ screen, 80 GB disk or 64 GB solid-state drive. Not really the most powerful notebook on earth, but I suppose its allure is in the sexy factor. It may seem really flimsy and it doesn’t have a user-replaceable battery (meaning, you’re screwed if the battery breaks down), but you can’t deny that the Macbook Air is quite a head-turner. Available at the Greenbelt Power Mac Center on a by-order basis for approximately Php 94,990.

I just bought the latest black Macbook (MB063) with the following impressive specs:

13.3 inch widesecreen (1280 x 800)
2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4MB L2 Cache
1 GB ( 2 x 512 MB), 667 MHz; Max 2GB Ram
160 GB SATA HDD at 5400 rpom
8x SuperDrive
Intel GMA X3100 Graphics, 144 MB Shared Memory
Airport Extpreme Wi-Fi 802.1 1n
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;Built-in iSight
1//100/1000 BASE-T (Gigabit- Ethernet)
One FireWire 400 port
Two USB 2.0 ports
Battery Life up to 6 hours
Preloaded Mac OS X Leopard

The latest Macbook is such a beauty , faster and doesn’t heat up easily. I got my first macbook in June 2006 which was entry-level and hence had so many quirks like discolored keyboard, bad battery and overheating.

The macbook is the ultimate gift to give yourself or a family member. You can easily shop for a macbook at an Apple Store but not everyone lives in the USA. Now where can you buy a macbook if one lives in Southeast Asia?

Philippines

1. Power Mac Center-
2nd Level Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Makati
Tel. (632) 729-7087 or 88 Fax (632) 729-7128
Email: info@powermaccenter.com

Sample Prices as of November 2007 with Peso to Dollar at 43 pesos to $1.00

1. Macbook 13- inch (white) 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

69,990 pesos or $1628 (80 GB Hard Drive)
74,990 pesos or $1744 (120 GB Hard Drive)

Compare that to Apple store priced at $1,099.00

2. Macbook 13-inch (white) 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Dup

84,990 pesos or $1977 (120 GB Hard Drive)
89,990 pesos or $2092 (160 B Hard Drive)

Apple Store prices it at $1,299.00

3. Macbook 13-inch )Back)
2.16 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo

89,990 pesos or $2092 (160 GB Hard Drive)
109,990 or $2557 (200 GB Hard drive)

Compare with Apple Store’s price of $1,499.00

Where to find other Apple Mac Distributors in the Philippines:

Click this to view more Authorized Distributor / Dealer / Service Providers / AppleCenter in the Philippines or you can buy the lowest price from Longbeard

2. Singapore
MC.2
Funan Digital Life Mall
Level 3 #03-15
Hotline : 6333 0577
Level 4 #04-03, #04-04, #04-05
Hotline : 6333 4544
Mon-Sat 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

1. Macbook (MB061) White
2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 MB L2 Cache

$ 1,788 Singapore or US$ 1233.00

2. Macbook (MB 062) White
2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 MB L2 Cache

$2,188 Singapore or US $1,508

3. Macbook (MB063) Black
2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 MB L2 Cache

$2,488 Singapore or US $ 1,715

It is so much cheaper to buy a macbook in the US but Singapore is much cheaper than the Philippines’ price. But if you can’t wait to get your hands on a macbook, you will just have to order through the Apple Distributors.