Apple Malaysia had a small event for the media yesterday on the launching of Apple’s MacBook Air.  Although it was a small event, they had two MacBook Airs for us to fondle around with. 

There were only about 10 of us, so there is not much point in having a projector.  Apple brought their 30″ Apple Cinema Display connected to a 17″ MacBook Pro for the launch.

The setup with MacBook Pro 17″ hidden

Product Marketing Director for Apple Asia Pacific, Mr. Tony Li presented the MacBook Air to us and went on to demonstrate the other features.

First, he demonstrated the Multi Touch TrackPad on the MacBook Air, then he went on to demonstrate how to install Microsoft Office for Mac on the MacBook Air using Remote Disc. 

Tony Li with the MacBook Air

MacBook Air on my lap

According to Mr. Tony Li, the MacBook Air is already on the market since last week for a recommended retail price of RM6,299 for the basic configuration.  RM389 for MacBook Air’s Superdrive.

A breakdown on the MacBook Air’s pricing:

• MacBook Air (basic configuration) - RM6,299
• SuperDrive - RM389
• MacBook Air with 1.8GHz and 64GB SSD - RM10,899

The Time Capsule was also on display although it wasn’t demonstrated as the MacBook Air got all the limelight.  The Time Capsule will be in the stores as early as March 2008.  The display unit was brought by Tony Li all the way from Hong Kong.

A breakdown on the Time Capsule’s pricing:

• Time Capsule 500GB - RM1,199
• Time Capsule 1TB - RM1,899

MacBook Air in the now (in)famous manila envelope, Time Capsule and my iPhone

Apple Malaysia also said that the Apple Resellers in the country are accepting preorders now.  So make a move and place your orders now!