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Apple Apple MacBook Air

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Pros
Sleek, sexy, spartan design
Fantastic keyboard
Cons
So slim, there's little room for inputs
Poor battery life

$949.00
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Product Specs

Processor
Processor class	Core 2 Duo P7500
Processor speed	1600 MHz
Cache size	4096 KB
Bus speed	800 MHz

Memory
Installed memory	2048 MB
Maximum memory	2048 MB
Memory technology	DDR2-667 SDRAM

Display
Display size	13.3 inches
Maximum resolution	1280 x 800
Aspect ratio	16:10
Display type	LCD Display w/ Glossy Screen & LED Backlight

Storage
Total HD Size	80 GB
Optical Drive Type	DVD±R DL/DVD±RW
Optical Drive Speed	8
Removable Optical Drive	Yes
Slots	None
Number of Media Slots	0

Battery
Number of Included Batteries	1
Standard Number of Batteries	1
Type of Batteries	Lithium ion
Vendor Rated Battery life	5

Dimensions
Weight (min)	3 pounds
Weight (with accessories)	3.4 lbs
Width	12.8 inches
Depth	8.9 inches
Height	0.8 inches

Other Features
Input devices	Keyboard Touchpad

Networking
Bluetooth	Yes
Included network card	Not included
Modem Type	Not Included
Wireless LAN Type	802.11n

Multimedia
Video chipset	Intel 965 Express chip set
Video integration	Integrated

Software
Operating system	Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit)

Interface Connections
Interface connection	USB - Universal Serial Bus Port Audio - Headphone Out (1/8" Mini) Audio - Line Out (1/8" Mini) Bluetooth USB - Universal Serial Bus 2.0

Included Devices
Built-In Speakers	Mono
Docking Station Port	No
Included devices	AC Adapter

Warranty
Warranty information	1 Year Limited Warranty

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What You Should Know about the Apple MacBook Air

Multitask and Not Bog Down

The more memory a PC has, the faster your programs run and the more windows you can work in simultaneously. Equipped with memory between 1GB and 3GB, this laptop should be able to handle just about any task you can throw at it without bogging down too much. For instance, if you're a multitasker and you'd like to burn a music CD in one window while watching your favorite DVD movie (for the umpteenth time) in another--while flipping between your inbox and your browser to work on your blog during the movie's boring parts--this laptop can manage it all without a hiccup.

Reviewed by: mcconnell

Duration of ownership: 2 Months

Strengths: Other than being very, very thin and fairly reliable, I haven't found any strengths. I will say that it is extremely portable.

Weaknesses: The processor is weak (even upgraded) and the HDD is small. I have felt very limited while working and playing games. I am a huge gamer and I also edit photos/videos a lot. This laptop, although small, doesn't have a lot of room to work. Also the lack of a CD/DVD drive, monitor port, small screen, lack of fire wire port, Ethernet port and only 2 USB drives make it extremely limiting.

Overall Evaluation: I would have to say that I don't think Apple did very well with this laptop. I wouldn't recommend it to someone who is looking for power for work or play. It is very thin, almost too thin, but that doesn't make up for everything it is missing. For now I will go back to my Dell laptop (17 inch screen, 250 GB HDD, 2.4 Duo Core CPU, and 2 GB RAM).
Reviewed by: MBA4EVA

Duration of ownership: 3 Days

Strengths: The perfect ultraportable laptop for the majority of users. OS X and Vista capable. Solid performance.

Weaknesses: Relatively slow HDD only an issue for heavy duty read-write duties - upgrade is a possibility down the road though.

Overall Evaluation: I had been unsure as to which of the three Macbook ranges to buy. If you want graphics performance get the Macbook Pro. If you want price vs performance get the Macbook. If you want a slick ultraportable with more-than-adequate performance for the majority of users, get the Macbook Air. I recommend it without hesitation. This is especially so if you get the external ODD, which works a treat when needed, and if you get the latest Airport Extreme and whack a big external HDD on it. The disk space issues become irrelevant as you can connect iTunes and iPhoto to your preexisting libraries without difficulty. You can also stream and media without any dramas whatsoever. Another winner from Apple.