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Retinal neurophysiology scientist. My work involves disorders of retinal degeneration and how those diseases affect the intrinsic retinal circuitry including the implications for rescue of vision via gene therapy, and retinal bionic or biological implants. Other research efforts involve exploring Metabolomics [utah.edu] for application in understanding physiology and medicine and for drug development.

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MacBook Air

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Monday February 18, @04:10PM
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New JonesBlog update. MacBook Air

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  • That's a very positive review, and it made me at least glance at the MacBook Air's price again.

    Nope, still can't afford it. :)

    One thing I was surprised to hear is that the external superdrive will only work with MacBook Airs, as it needs an above-spec USB
    • Honestly, I can't find anything that special about the USB port in the MBA. I've looked and looked and cannot find anything that justifies why the Superdrive only works with the MBA.

      I am still quite happy with this little laptop though.

  • If the MacBook Air had a firewire port, it would be perfect. I didn't spot the one I looked at last week. It is otherwise an awesome piece of kit.

    So I'll have to just stick with my 12in G4 PowerBook - it's more or less just as portable, but it also can con