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Apple MacBook Air/1.6GHz (2008)

PCWorld Rating

2.0
2.0 / 5 - PCWorld, Aug 3, 2009

Pros

  • Greatly improved graphics power
  • Sleek, sexy, spartan design
  • Full-size keyboard
  • Fantastic keyboard
  • Weighs three pounds
  • Bright display

Cons

  • Single USB port
  • So slim, there's little room for inputs
  • Poor battery life
  • No video adapters in box
  • Slower than much more affordable Apple laptops
  • Unswappable battery

Bottom Line

The Air's looks can't be denied. Its performance and expandability are whole other matters, though.


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