toptenreviews.com Updated:
2014-05-22 08:36:52
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It may be surprising to see that the MacBook Air isn't at the top of our list, since it basically paved the way for ultrathin notebooks. Its big feature is the high-resolution display, which is second to none. However, it's not officially classifie...
The discrete graphics card has its own video memory and makes this a great gaming ultrabook...
Gigabyte's customer support is unresponsive to emails and phone calls...
The Gigabyte U2442N is one of the few ultrabooks that offer you a discrete graphics card with its own memory, which is perfect if you are a gamer on the go. This ultrabook's four USB ports, HDMI port and Thunderbolt port make it easy to add many periphera...
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gamerwok.com Updated:
2014-05-22 08:36:52
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As I had mentioned in the How to Choose a Netbook article, my choice to fill the ultra-portable but low powered computing need was a MacBook Air. After having used the “thinnest laptop in the world” for four weeks, I’m happy to report that this is a gr...
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Howstuffworks.com Updated:
2014-05-22 08:36:52
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Apple is good at redefining existing products, and with the MacBook Air, it has redefined thin-and-light laptop computers. Weighing in at just 3 pounds and measuring just a hair over .75 inches thick when closed, the Air is extremely thin and impressiv...
Very thin and light, good wireless connectivity...
Expensive, no optical drive or wired connectivity...
Apple is good at redefining existing products, and with the MacBook Air, it has redefined thin-and-light laptop computers. Weighing in at just 3 pounds and measuring just a hair over .75 inches thick when closed, the Air is extremely thin and impressi...
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maximumpc.com Updated:
2014-05-22 08:36:52
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Without a doubt, this is one of the niftiest-looking laptops we’ve ever tested. At 3 pounds and just one inch thick, it’s slightly smaller than Toshiba’s R500 (reviewed November 2007). But while the R500 was a capable, fully-featured portable PC, the M...
Amazingly small; killer design; 802.11n support. Decentlypowered.
Only one USB port; no mic, no PC Card, no modem, no Ethernet, no optical drive.
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about.com Updated:
2014-05-22 08:36:52
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The MacBook Air is the sub notebook of a road warriors dreams. Its thin, lightweight, and perhaps most important for those on the go, sturdy. In fact, if you add the SSD (Solid State Drive), the MacBook Air is nearly indestructible, at least from a d...
Thin is in, Lightweight (3 lbs.) is good, too, 13.3" display, Fullsize keyboard, Multitouch trackpad...
Limited ports, No userreplaceable parts, including the battery, Small hard drive, Solid State hard drive option is expensive...
The MacBook Air is the sub notebook of a road warriors dreams. Its thin, lightweight, and perhaps most important for those on the go, sturdy. In fact, if you add the SSD (Solid State Drive), the MacBook Air is nearly indestructible, at least from a d...
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Specifications CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.6 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache (optional: 1.8 GHz) FSB: 800 MHz HDD: 80 GB, 4200 rpm, Parallel ATA (optional: 64 GB SSD) RAM: 2 GB 667 MHz SDRAM Dimensions: 32.5 x 22.7 x 0.4-1.94 cm Weight: 1.36 kg History and prerequisite...
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gcn.com
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2014-05-22 08:36:52
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Another great thing about the MacBook Air is the built-in light sensor that activates to illuminate the keyboard in dim light. This well-designed feature is particularly helpful on night flights or during presentations when the overhead lights are off...
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fudzilla.com Updated:
2014-05-22 08:36:52
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Supplied by: IT Computers SarajevoApple and Microsoft have a lot in common, but one thing comes to mind first: everybody loves to hate them. On most tech sites youll find a myriad of puns and rants aimed at the fruit-themed cappuccino-drinking outfit...
Lets start with the basics. The Air is the best looking MacBook ever, and as far as Im concerned, one of the best looking notebooks in general. Apple designed it with fashion-minded people in mind and it did a marvelous job. The good looks come at a...
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If the story of the MacBook Air is a story about compromise, the decision about whether the MacBook Air is a product worth having can be answered by one question: How much are you willing to compromise?The MacBook Air is the slowest Mac in...
Weighs three pounds; bright LED-backlit 13.3-inch screen; full-size keyboard.
Slow processor; slow and small hard drive; limited configuration options; unswappable battery.
If the story of the MacBook Air is a story about compromise, the decision about whether the MacBook Air is a product worth having can be answered by one question: How much are you willing to compromise?The MacBook Air is the slowest Mac in...
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and ANALYSISAs you can see, though the MacBook Air costs more, it is way behind the MacBook Pro 2.6 in performance. I know its thinner and lighter but if you think the two are in any way close in performance, you are mistaken. Not only is the CPU in t...
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Digitaltrends.com Updated:
2014-05-22 08:36:52
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Video Review: The Apple MacBook air is thin, light, and sleek. With a minimal amount of outputs, it may not be for everyone, but there is no denying its appeal.
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Its been almost two months now, and life is still almost perfect living and working with the MacBook Air. To recap, for those of you just joining us, in previous articles I told you my reasons for ordering a MacBook Air. Then, after having it for a fe...
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So there you have it. I have to say that while there were some aspects of MacBook Air usage that gave me pause, none the above issues would have been a deal breaker for me. I love the size, the screen, the support for my 24-inch external display, t...
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xbitlabs.com Updated:
2014-05-22 08:36:52
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Apple Company managed to become quite successful in 2007. One of the most convincing arguments in favor of this statement is the fact that their sales volumes increased by 40% over the past year alone. It has evidently happened due to correct strategic...
Although there has been a lot of discussion going on around MacBook Air, our verdict is quite certain. This notebook is beautiful, innovative, mobile and quite functional and hence is very appealing to users. We can definitely recommend it to many adva...
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crn.com
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2014-05-22 08:36:52
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The MacBook Air is finally in our hands, but it didnt impress. Ever since Steve Jobs unveiled the MacBook Air at 2008 MacWorld Expo, Apples ultra-thin notebook has been on our to-review list. Test Center snagged a model for review as soon as New York...
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When Apple introduced the MacBook Air is created quite a stir, a laptop that is incredibly thin without culling things you want like a fast CPU, big screen and good keyboard. A lot of people are saying that it is too big to be an ultra portable, but in...
Fantastic design, uncompromising screen and keyboard, very solid, light, excellent performance.
SSD is very pricey, single USB port.
When Apple introduced the MacBook Air is created quite a stir, a laptop that is incredibly thin without culling things you want like a fast CPU, big screen and good keyboard. A lot of people are saying that it is too big to be an ultra portable, but in...
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hardwarezone.com.sg Updated:
2014-05-22 08:36:52
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What happens when one of the most prolific and enigmatic icons in the tech industry pulls a notebook out of a standard office envelope? Ruckus ensues, time stands still and hell freezes over...well, maybe not, but it was something to behold nonetheless...
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hardwaregeeks.com Updated:
2014-05-22 08:36:52
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Apple’s approach to enter the sub-notebook market, the Macbook Air, is a great competitor to existing products. I am lucky enough to have one to play with this weekend, and even to use one to write my first HWG blog post. Let’s start with the...
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The Airs looks cant be denied, but its performance and expandability are whole other matters.
Sleek, sexy, spartan design, Fantastic keyboard...
So slim, theres little room for inputs, Poor battery life...
The Airs looks cant be denied, but its performance and expandability are whole other matters.
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If there was ever a product that needs no introduction, its the MacBook Air. It represents Apples concept of a truly next-gen notebook both in terms of what it has, and what it does not have. Of course, its also super-thin, and brings new meaning to...
Amazingly light, Snappy performance, Lots of neat features...
Non-removable battery, Few expansion options, Remote Disc is flaky...
There are always numerous factors to take into consideration when evaluating a laptop, but the problem with the Air is that it introduces several intangible factors that we have never encountered when reviewing PCs. Like other Apple products such as th...
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computershopper.com Updated:
2014-05-22 08:36:53
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Whether or not its truly the "worlds thinnest notebook," the Apple MacBook Air is certainly a sight to behold and to, well, hold. Pictures and TV commercials—where the Air emerges from a brown document envelope—dont really do Apples firs...
Amazingly thin aluminum case packs a 13.3-inch LED screen and full-size keyboard; extra-large TrackPad recognizes multi-touch gestures; Remote Disc function lets you access other optical drives; decent performance, battery life for an ultraportable...
Cant use Remote Disc to stream music, movies; only one USB port; lacks Ethernet jack, media card reader, optical drive; no option for WWAN radio; few upgrade options; battery is not user-replaceable...
The thinnest ultraportable on the market, Apples MacBook Air will win many over with its gorgeous design. But its feature set wont satisfy every road warrior...
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Want to possess it? Todays thinnest notebook is small enough to fit into an envelope and pleases by its decent design and the high-quality materials used. This review describes, whether this bundle is able to convince despite its minimum interface equ...
Exemplary design, Highquality workmanship, Very good display, Very good fullsize keyboard, Size...
Poorly equipped with interfaces, Battery and memory cannot be exchanged by user...
The MacBook Air is fascinating. We especially liked the excellent workmanship, the high-quality materials used, its robustness, its low weight, and of course, its compact size (especially the slimness). Such a brilliant 13.3" display and such very good in...
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I spent this past weekend with my Mom as she celebrated her 80th birthday (we Sellers have good genes, so you may be stuck with Yours Truly covering the Apple industry for another 30 or so years). I used the MacBook Air fairly extensively over the...
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electronicsme.com Updated:
2014-05-22 08:36:53
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Apple once again has delivered a new product that really emphasizes one of their trademark phrases "Think Different". The Apple MacBook Air MB003LL/A weighs in at 3.0lbs (1.36kg) with a 13.3-inch (diagonal) glossy TFT LED backlit widescreen, 2GB of RAM...
Apple has delivered a unique product that will appeal to some. I believe the legacy of this product (MacBook Air MB003LL/A) will be that Apple continues to push the envelope by thinking outside the box. ProsSize and Weight is incredible Design is "Sexy...
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laptoplogic.com Updated:
2014-05-22 08:36:53
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Thin is in, but does the MacBook Air have what it takes to compete in the crowded ultraportable category? Read on to find out!...
Incredibly thin and light, Incredibly sexy, Multitouch trackpad, Multifinger scrolling for web browsing, Illuminated keyboard, Gorgeous widescreen screen, Impeccable build quality...
Incredibly expensive, External optical drive is an optional purchase, Only 1 USB port doesnt fit all devices, No additional ports nor expandiblility, Soso battery life, Soso performance slower than MacBook, No stereo sound (mono speaker), Large for a...
So is the MacBook Air worth the hype? Sure, the super thin profile is very unique and eye catching, but once the eye candy wears off you aren’t left with much. If you are purely out on the go, perhaps with a desktop to handle connectivity and storag...
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maclife.com Updated:
2014-05-22 08:36:53
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For such a thin laptop, the MacBook Air feels sturdy and durable. You really have to pick it up to appreciate it. It’s possible that the MacBook Air is too good-looking—the laptop equivalent of a smokin’ hot chick. Yes, it’s gorg...
Gorgeous design, Multi-touch trackpad, bright LED-backlit screen, backlit keyboard. Remote Disc even lets you boot from the installer disc.
Disappointing battery life; small hard drive; lack of optical drive, FireWire, and builtin Ethernet limits its usefulness for many.
For some people, the Air will be worth it. Bloggers, for example, who use Wi-Fi and don’t need to encode video or deal with huge image files, will love this svelte wonder. For a highly portable Web-surfing and productivity Mac, it rules. We’re...
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justanothermobilemonday.com Updated:
2014-05-22 08:36:53
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I have been using my MacBook Air for more than two and a half weeks now and that is more than enough time for me to be able to share a few thoughts. The Air is far from perfect but overall I am incredibly happy with it. The best comparison to my initi...
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After posting my initial first impressions of Apple's new MacBook Air, I put this notebook through two weeks of use to getter a better sense of its capabilities and limitations. The review model tested was Apples entry level MacBook Air equipped with...
Stylish and lightweight form factor Full sized, backlit keyboard & multigesture trackpad Extremely bright, sharp 13" LED display Above average battery life Accessories available to supplement functionality...
No internal optical drive Limited port connectivity No internal hard drive or memory expansion options Battery not user replaceable Slower processor...
One central question is whether or not the MacBook Air can function as ones sole, stand-alone computer. Most of the Airs limitations can be overcome with accessories, albeit it at additional cost. Adapters and USB hubs can expand the Airs connectiv...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2014-05-22 08:36:53
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A remarkable moment occurred when Apple unveiled the Macbook Air at a press conference back in January. The hushed exclamation that went around the room – and around the world on web-casts and in reverent news reports – was worth millions of dollars to...
One of the slimmest, most portable laptops we’ve ever seen...
Expensive, Limited connectivity, Battery can’t be replaced...
It’s not perfect, but if portability is your main requirement then the Macbook Air fits the bill admirably...
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Understanding the Ultra Portable Before we get anywhere in this review, we have to have the talk. A friend of mine likes to call this talk a DTR, or Defining the Relationship. Usually with her it refers to something romantic but with the MacBook Air th...
I started this review by defining the expectations of a notebook like the MacBook Air. The problem is that Apples mainstream popularity has made a device like the MacBook Air, which would normally be targeted at a very small niche, appeal to a much w...
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siliconrepublic.com Updated:
2014-05-22 08:36:53
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My mother always told me it’s the little things in life that count. She probably didn’t mean to extend this to one of the lightest and slimmest laptops on the market but when I set eyes on the MacBook Air I knew she was right. Apple’s Ma...
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In his Macworld Expo 2008 keynote address, Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced the latest Apple laptop: MacBook Air. Stunningly thin and lighter than any Apple laptop ever made, yet missing ports and expandability expected of laptops, the MacBook Air h...
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infoworld.com Updated:
2014-05-22 08:36:53
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Theres really nothing like the MacBook Air on the market today. It’s ultrathin, ultralight, and ultrasmall, yet provides solid performance and usability. There are sacrifices, to be sure, such as the single USB port and the lack of an internal optic...
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When Steve Jobs announced that the MacBook Air would have a 5 hour battery life, I laughed. Short of Apple sticking a hydrogen fuel cell in the Air there was simply no way you were going to get 5 hours out of this thing under any sort of heavy usage. W...
When Steve Jobs announced that the MacBook Air would have a 5 hour battery life, I laughed. Short of Apple sticking a hydrogen fuel cell in the Air there was simply no way you were going to get 5 hours out of this thing under any sort of heavy usage. W...
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techreviewsource.com Updated:
2014-05-22 08:36:53
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Apple's latest notebook, the , is the latest and perhaps the greatest ultraportable notebook on the market. It has been much anticipated and now since its unveiling at MacWorld 2008 it has been talked about all over the Internet. It is amazingly t...
Very thin and lightweight, Visually stunning display, New multitouch trackpad...
Extreme lack of connectivity, Slower hard drive/CPU, No userreplaceable battery...
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As you probably know, Im one of the people who, upon first opportunity after the Macworld Keynote ended a few weeks ago, exited the hall into the lobby of Moscone West and immediately ordered a MacBook Air -- the 1.6 Ghz version with the 80GB hard dri...
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What does $1,300 extra really get you?But how does it feel? No spin: Ars reviews the MacBook Air with solid state drive By Jacqui Cheng | Published: February 05, 2008 - 11:56PM CT What does $1,300 extra really get you? The MacBook Air is nice, but as w...
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Apples latest notebook, the MacBook Air, is being hailed as the worlds thinnest.
Works out of the box with Windows Vista (even if it does have a few hiccups), Thin and lightweight design that manages to stay incredibly strong, Battery life claims are not far off from being accurate...
Belches out heat like nobodys business, No replaceable battery, Slow charging speeds, Almost no ports...
Apple is pushing the envelope (cough cough) with the MacBook Air ... in various ways that some people will love and others will hate. On one hand they offer a super thin, lightweight design, but on the other they take away ports and give you a permanen...
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Updated on February 6th, 2008, with "Seduced by the Air Side." We ordered the MacBook Air with the Solid State Disk. Then after reflection, we cancelled the order. Why? Because I decided it was lacking what power users (like me) crave in a laptop. Let...
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Does the reality ever live up to the hype?One of these things is not like the otherWhere the MacBook meets the AirLurches and false startsBenchmarks schmenchmarksWe did not run it over with a carThe biggest iPod of all Thin is in: Ars Technica reviews...
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When a new notebook model or line comes out, it rarely raises a cacophony of debates between lovers, haters, pundits and grandmas. Such is Apples ability to engage the emotions. For the January 2008 MacWorld trade show in San Francisco, Steve Jobs an...
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Prior to completing our look at the MacBook Air, we asked readers to contribute questions and concerns about the new model in "Whats wrong with the MacBook Air?" The response was overwhelming, and helps underscore the fact that the Air has captured t...
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They’re calling it the iPod of laptops - Apple’s board-sweeping answer to Sony, Dell and all the others who’ve been proudly strutting their ultraportables. It was enough to send David Pogue into paroxysms of delight, whinnying about &ldq...
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Although it makes some trade-offs to achieve its amazingly thin profile, the MacBook Air outclasses other ultraportables in terms of ergonomic comfort, display size, and performance.
Wonderfully slim design, Full-size keyboard and touchpad, Brilliant display, Good productivity performance...
Single USB port that doesn’t accommodate some peripherals, Shorter-than-expected battery life, Mediocre Wi-Fi range...
When you weigh the compromises against what the MacBook Air offers, there are some good reasons to think twice and to wait for some of these innovations to grace the next iteration of the MacBook Air. But that’s reason talking. Our visceral reaction...
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For those of you who have been living in a cave for the last month, the MacBook Air is Apples newest 13.3" ultra-thin notebook offering cutting edge design in a remarkably thin package.
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We learned all about the MacBook Air just a few days ago, but a few people have been playing with the device at least that long. Today three major publications, the Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, and USA Today posted their Air reviews. The testing was...
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Apple finally has entered the subnotebook market, introducing a lightweight laptop meant to please road warriors. But, typical of Apple, the company took a different approach from its competitors. The result is a beautiful, amazingly thin computer, but...
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The MacBook Air is driving me insane. I want it like no other hardware. It's thin, yea, ok, we know this. And many power users have been bitching for more: 3G, bigger storage, more USB ports, and an internal drive. If you feel that way, this computer...
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consumerelectronicsnet.com Updated:
2014-05-22 08:36:53
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As I entered the Macworld Expo last week I was awestruck. In front of me was a tremendous display blaring Thinnovation. The crowd gathered with jaws dropped. It was the new Macbook Air, Apple’s new ultra thin, ultra light weight computer. I have to sa...
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The latest version of FileMaker’s venerable database adds Leopard compatibility. But the interface is the same as it has been for years and while FileMaker is one of the simplest databases on any platform, that’s only simple compared to other database...
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Browsing through Apples growing list of products, youll find theres no shortage of lightweight, powerful laptops that rival, and to some extent surpass, many of their Windows counterparts. For instance, there are the MacBook Pro 17-inch and 15-inc...
Thinnest laptop on the market. Simply gorgeous. Amazing 13-inch display on a 3-pound chassis. Full-size keyboard. Doesnt load ultra-low-voltage processors. Eco-friendly. Gesture-enabled touchpad. Reasonable prices.
Only one USB port, three ports total. No ExpressCard or card-reader option. Battery is not user upgradable. Productivity may take a hit with only 3 hours of battery life running Vista.
The MacBook Air is officially the thinnest laptop, and the lightest of those with a 13-inch screen. But there were compromises that had to be made...
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infosyncworld.com Updated:
2014-05-22 08:36:53
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The Macbook Air is the thinnest laptop on the market, but did Apple sacrifice too much in the sleek ultraportable? Philip Berne has impressions live from Macworld.
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I’ve had my MacBook Air for 15 days now. It has been serving as my primary computer and I have used it to do everything I usually do with my MacBook Pro. I’ll cover how it has stacked up to the MBP in this review in addition to how the MacBook...
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