techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2017-09-22 05:19:24
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Did you buy the 12-inch MacBook? I did, but not because I wanted one.No: the laptop I really wanted was a new MacBook Air, or even a redesigned 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro with a sleeker chassis. Of course, neither came. And like many other Air fans, I r...
Gorgeous Rose Gold color, Improved performance, Terrific design, Great speakers...
Single USBC port, No price cut?, Controversial keyboard...
Apple has given the MacBook's performance a much-needed boost, and it helps OS X zip along much better. Its critical flaws remain, but the 2016 version is less of a risk than it was last year. We just wish it was a bit cheaper...
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apcmag.com Updated:
2017-09-22 05:19:25
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Despite how far smartphones have come in the last eight-odd years, as productivity devices, they're still a little too restricted to get serious work done. They're undoubtedly fine for quick tasks like replying to emails and scheduling appointments, but...
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gadgetguy.com.au Updated:
2017-09-22 05:19:27
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One of the few Macs we haven't reviewed in a while, it's time to check out Apple's baby of the bunch before what we expect will be a 2016 overhaul.Apple's MacBook Air will probably be one of the next computers to get an update, so before the company pulls...
Beautifully built; Very light; Apple still produces one of the best keyboards around, even if this one is a little lighter than we normally like;...
No ForceTouch mouse; Screen still needs work, and is the one part that definitely needs replacing; No SD card slot; No HDMI port;...
Still a great option for people in need of a decent battery and a couple of standard sized USB ports, the 11 inch MacBook Air is no longer the best ultra-light out there, and as such, it's difficult to call this model out as something to buy.While the Air...
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ozlaptopreviews.com Updated:
2017-09-22 05:19:27
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Apple MacBook Air 11 Inch Review – The Mini-MacBook With Standard HardwareThe ultra-portable design, impressive lightweight build and robust quality of the MacBook Air has earned it a lot of fame in the past years. For those who find even a standard 13-in...
Small and lightweight design which is easy to carry around, The battery life is above average in its category, The hardware specs are impressive and sufficient for regular usage.
Less than HD resolution, No SD Card Slot available, The Final Verdict, There was a time when MacBooks were the most portable and well-built laptop that money could buy. The Ultrabooks lineup from all the top notch brands has changed that, giving Apple a...
There was a time when MacBooks were the most portable and well-built laptop that money could buy. The Ultrabooks lineup from all the top notch brands has changed that, giving Apple a run for its money. The MacBook Air 11-inch may not boast the Retina disp...
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Theinquirer.net Updated:
2017-09-22 05:19:27
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This is very much a device that Apple wants you to carry into the office instead of a laptop, but how well does it compare against one of the US firm's own? To find out, we've compared the iPad Pro's key specs against the 11in MacBook Air...
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Apple and cheap are two words rarely seen in close proximity. Yet, with the MacBook stepping into the range at $1,799, the 11in MacBook Air now finds itself in the curious position of being the most affordable laptop in Apple's line-up. Starting at $1,249...
All things told, the 11in MacBook Air is a capable, compact all-rounder. So capable, in fact, that it makes a far better buy than the $1,799 MacBook. It's just as long-lasting, ostensibly just as portable, and the extra CPU grunt and improved connectivity...
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alphr.com Updated:
2017-09-22 05:19:36
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Apple and cheap are two words rarely seen in close proximity. Yet, with the MacBook stepping into the range at £1,049 , the 11in MacBook Air now finds itself in the curious position of being the most affordable laptop in Apple's line-up. Starting at £749...
All things told, the 11in MacBook Air is a capable, compact all-rounder. So capable, in fact, that it makes a far better buy than the £1,049 MacBook. It's just as long-lasting, ostensibly just as portable, and the extra CPU grunt and improved connectivity...
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It certainly looks as though the end is nigh for the MacBook Air.The startling new 12in MacBook is everything the Air was initially intended to be - ultra-portable, super-sexy, long-lasting - and it'll be a big surprise if one day its successors don't kil...
Still supremely portable, Typical Mac useability, Enough power for practically any everyday computing...
Screen resolution now looks very low...
Macbook Air 11in (2015) As with the MacBook Air 13in, the 11-inch 2015 MacBook Air is getting on a bit. Despite some important, useful updates, certain elements of the design and the screen hardware just aren't up there with the best anymore. The Air 11...
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It certainly looks as though the end is nigh for the MacBook Air.The startling new 12in MacBook is everything the Air was initially intended to be - ultra-portable, super-sexy, long-lasting - and it'll be a big surprise if one day its successors don't kil...
Still supremely portable, Typical Mac useability, Enough power for practically any everyday computing...
Screen resolution now looks very low...
As with the MacBook Air 13in, the 11-inch 2015 MacBook Air is getting on a bit. Despite some important, useful updates, certain elements of the design and the screen hardware just aren't up there with the best anymore. The Air 11 is cast in a particularly...
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Our new MacBook Air 11 inch, early 2015 review explains and analyses the changes Apple has made to its MacBook Air ultraportable laptop line-up such as improved specs and consequent enhanced performance and the things Apple has kept the same such as physi...
Even longer battery life, Slightly faster processor, Still groundbreaking storage speed, Thunderbolt 2 enables external UHD displays...
Same or worse gaming graphics performance, Screen still too small for its frame...
Available at the same price as last year, the new 11-inch MacBook Air has the same super-fast storage as before, and around 10 percent increase in processor performance. Gaming performance was always borderline, and now we find it no better and even fract...
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If you are looking for a new Mac laptop there are a number of factors to consider when deciding which model is the one for you. Should you buy the MacBook Air or MacBook Pro Retina? Do you need the Retina display? Would a lighter and cheaper model be bett...
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In June 2017 Apple updated the processor on its 13in MacBook Air from 1.6GHz to 1.8GHz - not a massive improvement as the processor is the same generation as the MacBook Air used when it was last significantly updated in 2015 - but the MacBook Air remains...
The 13-inch MacBook Air is Apple's entry-level laptop, starting at £949 (US$999). It might lack the super-sharp Retina screen of the Macbook and MacBook Pro models but its display and performance is fine for most everyday uses. It boasts enough USB ports...
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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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devontechsupport.com Updated:
2017-12-15 02:42:55
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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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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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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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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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In June 2017 Apple updated the processor on its 13-inch MacBook Air from 1.6GHz to 1.8GHz – not a massive improvement, but the MacBook Air remains a great choice for an entry-level Mac laptop.The MacBook Air is the laptop you see in coffee shops, librarie...
The 13-inch MacBook Air is Apple's entry-level laptop, starting at £949 (US$999). It might lack the super-sharp Retina screen of the Macbook and MacBook Pro models but its display and performance is fine for most everyday uses. It boasts enough USB ports...
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The 2015 Apple MacBook Air 11-inch ($899 as tested) is all about ultraportability. This year's model gets a modest CPU update from last year's iteration, but while its Editors' Choice-winning stablemate, the 2015 Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, is aimed at ple...
Priced under $900, Elegant design, More than 11 hours of battery life in testing...
Lacks HDMI and Ethernet ports, No SD card slot, Limited storage capacity, 1,366-by-768-resolution display, Only upgradable at time of order...
The latest MacBook Air 11-inch is Apple's smallest and least expensive laptop, with good performance and more than 11 hours of battery power...
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There are some for whom even a 13-inch notebook is too big. The 11-inch MacBook Air, the least expensive and (nearly) smallest model in Apple's lineup, could be what those users are looking for. Although it weighs less than 2.5 pounds, the 11-inch Air now...
Strong performance, Small, light design, Above-average battery life, More ports than 12-inch MacBook...
Low screen resolution, Staid design, No SD card slot...
While the screen could be sharper, the updated 11-inch MacBook Air is a very light ultraportable that offers great performance and battery life for the price...
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maclife.com Updated:
2017-09-22 05:19:33
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Poor little 11-inch Air. It used to be the cutest, dinkiest little Mac — everyone's favorite. Now that a younger, lither sibling is on the scene in the form of the MacBook, it's facing a bit of an existential crisis. We would say that it's due for a reinv...
Still very usable for its size. Still cheap but highquality.
Screen just doesn't compare to Retina. Little improvement over last year...
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Unchanged evergreen. Apple refreshes its MacBook Air-series with current Broadwell processors. This does improve the performance noticeably, but something is missing – innovation...
Very good system performance, Increased GPU performance, Battery runtime, Input devices, Build quality...
Increased price, HD resolution, Port variety...
Apple MacBook Air 11, courtesy of Notebooksbilliger.The Apple MacBook Air is still some kind of evergreen in the notebook world, despite the lack of innovation. As expected, the new components inside the chassis are very convincing and the performance was...
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For background's sake, my main computer is a 15″ MacBook Pro retina, and when I travel I bring along a 11″ MacBook Air. The Air is a great portable size that I enjoy toting, but I'm getting older, my vision isn't getting better, and the Air's non-retina s...
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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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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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