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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