digitalversus.com Updated: 2012-11-01 06:55:37
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The 11-inch MacBook Air is available in two different versions. Here we're reviewing the £930 model. The £850 version contains a smaller SSD (64 GB). We recommend the more expensive one, which has more space for software and documents. There are also a...
Similar to the 2011 version, but with higher performance and longer battery life, Thin and light, Big multitouch touchpad, Good contrast...
Glossy display with false colours, Low gaming capability, Heating, Limited connectivity...
The 2012 version of the MacBook Air 11" has added processor power and battery life to the 2011 stock and is just as excellent of a deal in terms of size, capability and make. On the downside, it's still lacking in all the same areas: skimpy connectivit...
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Apple’s miniaturised take on its original 13in Air, the MacBook Air 11in, was revised along with the rest of the Mac portable range in June 2012. Read our review of the Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display. Like its compatriots, it now benefits from a...
Looking beyond our misgivings over the cheaper screen, the 2012 MacBook Air 11in is an improvement in every direction for the smallest and cutest Mac portable ever made...
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Updated: 2012-11-01 06:55:38
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Back in 2008, Apple made laptops cool again by unleashing the super-skinny MacBook Air . The slimline beauty was made even thinner in 2010, and the 2012 version – which is on review here – is the latest iteration of that design. Packing the latest Intel...
Ivy Bridge Power, USB 3.0 connectivity, Incredibly thin...
Ageing design, No SD card reader, No wired internet...
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As one of the thinnest laptops ever produced, the original MacBook Air was a revelation. The competition may have heated up with the launch of Intel’s Ultrabook programme, but 11in models are still thin on the ground with only the Asus ZenBook UX21 in...
Perfection improved, and still one of the few options if you want an 11in ultra-portable laptop...
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hardwareheaven.com Updated: 2012-11-01 06:55:40
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Last week at Apples WWDC Chief Executive Tim Cook took the opportunity to announce a range of products from updates on iOS to new mobile hardware. The two main hardware items being announced were the latest MacBook Pro and MacBook Air in their "mid 2012"...
Looking first to the build quality of the new 2012 MacBook Air we have a device which very much looks and feels like the previous model. That isn't a bad thing though as the quality of that older model was top notch in many regards. We get a nice sturdy m...
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The 11in MacBook Air took top spot in El Reg's recent round-up of the best Ultrabooks – even though, strictly speaking, it isn’t actually an Ultrabook, according to Intel’s proprietary definition of the term. This 2012 model doesn’t tamper with the win...
This year’s MacBook Air hasn’t been reinvented in the same way as the MacBook Pro has. It’s essentially a housekeeping update that introduces Intel's Ivy Bridge platform and at long last brings in USB 3. Existing owners won’t need to rush out and upg...
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techradar.com Updated: 2012-11-02 06:57:51
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The Apple MacBook Air is back, in the same super-skinny chassis that we originally fell in love with back in 2010. The latest model was officially unveiled at the Cupertino company's WWDC conference in June, along with the refreshed MacBook Pro models...
Ivy Bridge power, USB 3.0 options, Thunderbolt connectivity, Incredibly thin and light...
No Ethernet option, Same old design, No SD card reader, Limited storage, No optical drive...
While Apple doesn't own the exclusive rights to the super-skinny notebook guest list any longer, it is still the market leader. But while the latest MacBook Air impressed us greatly, the wow-factor has worn off slightly, due to this being the third itera...
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If you don't need quad-core processing power, but still require a stable, comfortable keyboard to do your writing, this year’s refreshed Apple MacBook Air 11in (which starts at £849) might be the chariot you're looking for. It's the MacBook for those...
Thin and light, Speedy enough with an Ivy Bridge CPU, Nicely bright screen, Smart multitouch trackpad...
Only middling battery life, No SD card slot, or HDMI/Ethernet...
The MacBook Air 11in (mid-2012) is a great laptop for writers. It's speedy enough for day to day use, very light – even if you cart along the AC adapter – and highly portable in general. The downside is that today’s ultrabooks have caught up in terms o...
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uk.hardware.info Updated: 2013-04-26 20:56:30
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Of course small laptops had been around for some time, but it was Apple that popularised the format with the MacBook Air. It's been the blueprint that has inspired the Intel-led Ultrabooks from various manufacturers since last year. Apple recently intro...
The 11-inch MacBook Air is small and compact, and a very low weight of 1.08 kg. The performance is very good thanks to the third generation Intel Core i5 processor, and it has fast connectivity with the USB 3.0 ports and the Thunderbolt connector. The l...
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tech.uk.msn.com Updated: 2013-12-30 08:41:17
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It may have been overshadowed by the launch of Apple's new MacBook Pro with its dazzling Retina display, but this updated version of the superslim MacBook Air is still Apple's main offering for ordinary home users and students.That's somewhat appalling, g...
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Like last year's update, the 2012 MacBook Air is entirely in the guts. The 2011 bump into present-day usability was enough to make it one of our best gadgets of the year. This year's update is more of the same, which is actually a good thing.A super-thin...
Yes. The price range on the MacBook Air starts at $1099 and runs up to $2499 with all the optional hardware upgrades. Our review unit was $1799 as configured, which is in line with the best ultrabooks. Other laptop manufacturers have built on the gains th...
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Beyond that, there is 4 GB DDR3L RAM and either 64 or 128 GB SSD installed. Upgrades are available for up to 8 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD storage, using the build-to-order option (BTO). Last but not least, Intel's Ivy Bridge chipset's native support make an up...
Compact, light subnotebook, High quality aluminum unibody, USB 3.0 for fast peripherals, Very good input devices, Improved application and graphics performance, Convincing battery runtims...
Choice of connectors is lacking, Reflective display surface, Still only 1366x768 pixel resolution, Difficult to upgrade and repair, High temperatures under load...
Apple MacBook Air 11The Apple MacBook Air 11 Mid 2012 is the third generation of the premium subnotebook, that had to prove itself in our detailed testing. The aluminum unibody and the pleasant input devices continue to be Apple's hallmarks, which have no...
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If you don't need quad-core processing power, but still need a stable, comfortable keyboard to do your writing, the Apple MacBook Air 11-inch (mid 2012) ($999 list) might be the chariot you're looking for. It's the MacBook for those who already have a lar...
Thin, Light. Third Generation Intel Core processor. Bright screen. Nice multi-touch trackpad. Backlit keyboard. USB 3.0 ports. Thunderbolt port. Dual-band Wi-Fi.
Ultrabooks are catching up on weight and performance. Middling battery life. Chassis precludes full sized HDMI or Ethernet ports. New MagSafe 2 port needs adapter for old MagSafe adapters and monitors. No SD card slot. Small amount of flash storage...
The ultrabooks are catching up to the pioneer Apple MacBook Air 11-inch (Mid-2012) in terms of portability and capabilities, but the latest iteration is a nice system for those who want a second or third Mac around the house. However, for the price, comp...
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computershopper.com Updated: 2012-11-01 06:55:38
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About a year ago, when we looked at Apple's 2011-model 11.6-inch MacBook Air, it didn't have much in the way of Windows-based competition, unless you counted pricier ultra-premium machines like Samsung's Series 9 or less spendy but much less powerful netb...
Speedy Intel "Ivy Bridge" processor, solid-state storage, and USB 3.0 ports, Familiar sleek and sturdy design, Excellent keyboard for such a small and slim laptop...
Not any thinner or lighter than last year's model, Battery life a bit less than last year's model...
Apple updates its smallest MacBook Air for 2012 with a speedier CPU and USB 3.0 ports, while retaining the design elements that make it an outstanding ultraportable. It faces more competition these days (from Windows ultrabooks), but it's still the best...
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The Ultrabook craze that's swept across the PC market exists in the looming shadow of one single, insanely successful laptop — the MacBook Air. This is a bit ironic given the criticism that faced the original Air (which hit stores about four years ago, be...
Excellent user interface, Light and portable, Bright, beautiful display, Snappy performance, Competitive starting price, Best bundled software in the business...
Limited port selection, Merely adequate battery life, Squeaking space bar...
After a year of releases from PC manufacturers, the MacBook Air remains the ultra-thin laptop that sets the standard for the industry. Its build quality, design, and value are difficult for any PC alternative to match. Most can rival the MacBook Air in...
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In my mind, people who purchase the MacBook Air have should have a clear idea of what they wish to accomplish with it. There's only one reason you should own a MacBook Air: for the portability. If you're in transit a lot, and need a capable lightweight co...
Potential MacBook Air owners really ought to know what the MacBook Air is designed for before purchasing one. If you're planning to use it as your primary computer, you would have to understand that it's not the fastest, most powerful, most upgradeable la...
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Things are getting very blurry.The MacBook Pro once stood for tons of power plus upgradability. Add a Retina Display and now it's just tons of power. It's a thicker, faster MacBook Air (with an awesome display). It's not bad, in fact it's quite amazing, b...
Battery life has also improved thanks to Intel's 22nm silicon. You'll get between 3 - 7 hours on the 13-inch MBA, and between 1.85 - 5 on the 11-inch model. It's not all about Intel in the 2012 Airs however. The improvement in storage performance is even...
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pcworld.in Updated: 2014-05-08 04:33:28
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Believe it or not, it's been nearly four and a half years since Apple released the original --. At the time, it was revolutionary in terms of its size and weight, but it also was slow, had little storage, had only a single USB port for expansion, and w...
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Another year, another MacBook Air. Apple's lightweight machine has come a long way since it was first released in 2008 . At last week's 2012 Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple updated it once again alongside a plethora of MacBook Pro updates. Like the...
Ivy Bridge processors make the new low-end i5 equivalent to last year's i7 in performance, Graphics are notably improved with Intel HD 4000, Battery life is consistently good—about the same as 2011 models, but much better than in the past, USB 3.0, yay...
No improvements in WiFi whatsoever...
The 2012 MacBook Air doesn't look any different than its last couple of predecessors, but the upgrades on the inside are what make the machine. Although Apple elected not to try and squeeze a "retina" class display into the MacBook Air this year, such a c...
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