Immediately after its MWSF unveiling, the MacBook Air was panned by many in the Mac community for what it was missing (ports, a removable battery, etc...).

That might not be such a big deal to buyers.

Ars Technica reports that the MacBook Air seems to be selling well, and is hard to come by in some areas.  While some are not sure if the shortages is because of high demand or due to supply issues, Ars did note that “according to the Apple Store sales rank widget, the MacBook Air has been the top selling Mac since before the middle of February, outselling the MacBook, the iMac, and the MacBook Pro—this, despite week-long shipping delays.” And for what it’s worth, last time I visited the Apple Store in San Francisco, I couldn’t play with one for even a few seconds because people were taking them for a spin the entire time.

If you’re looking to buy one, Apple has a handy availability checker for the MacBook Air. Now if only I had $1800 to burn…

I’ll say this much: it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that the MacBook Air has sex appeal. I know, you’ve drooled over the MacBook Air in the commercial. And if you’ve gotten a chance to play with one in person, I’m sure your response was similar to that of The Today Show--that is, all out MacBook Air love-fest! Me? I’ll stand by my initial take on the Air: it may not set the world on fire, but it’ll sell.  Who knows, maybe it’s a case similar to the iPod mini, where the geeks pan the product but consumers eat it up.

What’s your take? Have you played with one yet? Are you looking to buy one? Are you a satisfied MacBook Air owner? Leave a comment!

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