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Despite introducing a new MacBook Air in October 2018, Apple is still selling the old version which, while tweaked back in 2017 is essentially a three-year-old machine. Priced at £949/$999 and with an 1.8GHz processor, it might look like a good deal in co...
There is a new MacBook Air on the scene but Apple is still selling the old 13-inch MacBook Air. With prices starting at £949/$999 it might look like a good deal, it is after all the cheapest Mac laptop you can buy, but we would dissuade you from doing so...
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The first MacBook Air was released a decade ago and it's fair to say it hasn't changed a lot of over the years, particularly its styling. However, starting at $1,499, it's the cheapest in Apple's MacBook range and it still looks pretty sleek, making it on...
It's falling behind the competition in some respects – particularly the display and choice of processors – but overall, the MacBook Air still offers enough to appeal Mac lovers on a budget.OverallSpecsFrom $1499 AUD(pricing info)• www.apple.com13.3in wide...
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Sign up for our daily newsletter Business laptops have a reputation as being bulky, unattractive beasts, lagging behind their consumer counterparts in terms of power and performance. This needn't be the case, however - businesses looking to upgrade their...
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Sign up for our daily newsletter Nine years after its original release, the MacBook Air is still one of the most desirable notebooks out there. With excellent performance and a sleek design, it's hardly surprising it's still on the market, even with Appl...
Thin and light construction, incredible battery life...
Screen is underwhelming...
Performance and storage upgrades keep the already superb MacBook Air ticking over, but the iffy quality screen is starting to hold it back...
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There's a sense of deja vu as you approach Apple's 2017 MacBook.It still sports a super-skinny wedge design that suggests Apple won't be satisfied until its laptops are thin enough to be used as weapons by ninja.It's still ridiculously light: 920g – or ro...
Really solid build quality, New keyboard switches feel great, The screen's lovely for general use, Decent battery life...
FaceTime camera is 480p, Keyboard is REALLY LOUD, Would be nice if it was 200 quid cheaper, USB-C rather than Thunderbolt 3...
This isn't a perfect notebook, then, nor probably even a perfect MacBook. But this laptop is nonetheless ridiculously lovely to use. Yes, I'd like a webcam beyond 480p, and for the keyboard to be a bit quieter, but the unit feels solid, the screen is grea...
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IDGOur Surface Laptop review looks at Microsoft's new notebook in two ways: as a stylish ultrabook, designed and priced to compete with Apple's MacBook Air for college students' favor. But it's also a machine purpose-built for Windows 10 S, which restrict...
Oddly, the Surface Laptop feels like progress forward and back, all at once. Microsoft originally designed the Surface lineup to hustle its hardware partners faster into the future, implicitly stripping Apple of its design cachet and encouraging consumers...
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When it comes to buying MacBooks, if you aren't a Pro user then you have a compelling decision to make between the MacBook Air and the 12in MacBook. Both are slim, capable machines but with enough differences to make it a tough decision.At WWDC in June 20...
For now it's clear that the MacBook Air offers the better deal in terms of specs, presuming that you are looking for a light laptop – if weight isn't an issue then there are even better options in the MacBook Pro range.The MacBook is, for now at least, pr...
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devontechsupport.com Updated: 2019-11-18 00:35:20
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The arrival of Apple's 12-inch MacBook earlier last year marked the beginning of the end for its MacBook Air lineup. At least, that's what people said at the time.The new MacBook is more portable, lighter, has a gorgeous high-resolution display and can go...
The MacBook Air's stellar battery life remains best-in-class for a 13-inch laptop, and its keyboard is the best in the business. The addition of Thunderbolt 2 will go a long way if you own compatible peripherals. Its storage speeds hold up to Apple's “twi...
New machine, same chassis. Apple's reluctance to give the MacBook Air a Retina display is wearing thin, and it's causing buyers to look at alternatives – even defecting to Windows in some cases. Its lack of personality is compounded by poor speakers, an u...
Much faster storage and a better performing processor/graphics combo make this year's 13-inch MacBook Air a technically better machine than its predecessor, but unless you really need those gains it's not worth the upgrade. That's particularly so in the a...
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You may not have noticed, but Apple upgraded the MacBook Air in 2017. Specifically, the $999 13-inch notebook got a slightly speedier, 1.8-GHz Core i5 CPU, upgrading from a 1.6-GHz Core i5 processor. While we appreciate that the Air still has the best-fee...
Long battery life, Comfortable keyboard, Solid performance, Convenient MagSafe power port...
Lackluster display, Heavier than competitors...
The MacBook Air may not be a flagship notebook, but this 13-inch ultraportable is still a pretty good value...
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computershopper.com Updated: 2019-11-18 00:35:19
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Apple's MacBook Air is arguably the most iconic laptop design in the whole history of portable computing—which is precisely why its current state makes us a little down. While Apple, so far, hasn't sent the Air out to pasture in favor of its new Apple Mac...
Iconic, solid-feeling design, Still reasonably slim and light, Long battery life, Better port selection, keyboard feel than other modern MacBooks, MagSafe power connector still rocks...
Low-resolution screen, Outdated processor...
Apple's iconic laptop gets a CPU update for 2017, and much about its design still charms us. But lacking a more substantive rethink, it's being eclipsed by lighter, faster laptops from Windows-device makers and Apple alike. Read More...
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While notable design changes have come to the MacBook and MacBook Pro in recent years, the 2017 iteration of the MacBook Air ($999) appears very similar to the 2008 original. Since then, the Air has inspired many Windows competitors, giving rise to the re...
Thin and light, Long-lasting battery, Multiple USB ports...
Low-resolution display, Older Intel Core i5 CPU...
The MacBook Air remains an excellent ultraportable choice for students and other macOS fans with basic computing needs, but despite killer battery life, it will disappoint power users with its low-resolution display and outdated processor...
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Our Surface Laptop review looks at Microsoft's new notebook in two ways: as a stylish ultrabook, designed and priced to compete with Apple's MacBook Air for college students' favor. But it's also a machine purpose-built for Windows 10 S, which restricts u...
Fantastic battery life inside an ultrabook chassis, Reasonably priced, for a Surface, Free (for now) upgrade to Windows 10 Pro...
App restrictions can make Windows 10 S frustrating, Limited port selection, Other notebooks offer more advanced features, like USB-C...
A great choice for back-to-schoolOddly, the Surface Laptop feels like progress forward and back, all at once. Microsoft originally designed the Surface lineup to hustle its hardware partners faster into the future, implicitly stripping Apple of its desi...
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There's life in the old dog yet. It might be hard to believe, but Apple's MacBook Air 13 (unibody aluminum design, 1.35 kg/~3 lb, 17 mm/~0.7 in, 13.3-inch, 1440 x 900) has just turned 7 years old. Once at the very forefront of the vanguard of Ultrabooks...
well made, decent Wi-Fi performance, mostly inaudible under moderate load, decent sound quality, decent battery life, 16:10 display...
comparatively large footprint, very limited upgradability and maintainability, TN panel with poor viewing angles, highly reflective display, low resolution, too expensive for what it offers...
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