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Why not have it drive one of these[1] on your desk and use the smaller size to its more portable advantages?

[1] http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/02/viewsonics-vx70smh-led-ip...

12" too small...? There is a small amy of developers running off 11" MBAs out there. I guess usability depends on what IDE etc you are using though.

EDIT-- It probably helps that the MBA has a higher pixel density screen and resolution.

I'm not sure how many developers are using 11" MBAs. 13" yes, but the 11" one is small and low-res enough that it's awkward for development (particularly development involving an IDE).

I have my X61t, with 1400x1050 res 12" display, hooked up to my HP IPS 24" 1920x1200 res display. It's a good combo for portable (yet usable res for real work) and then even better when it's docked at home.