Apple MacBook Air 11" Silver Ultraportable Notebook (1.7 GHz Intel Core i5, 4 GB DDR3, 64 GB SSD, Intel HD Graphics 4000, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, LED Backlight)

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Intel Core i5 • 11.6" screen • SSD • 2.4 lbs • 64 GB Hard Drive
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Most Favorable User Reviews
 
Excellence in Every Way by R. Royem "music man" on amazon.com Apr 21, 2012
I have loved Apple products for a long time but I am amazed at what they are producing these days. Simple, solid, sophisticated performance is delivered in a size not much bigger than an iPad! This computer is essentially a replacement for my 2007 vintage ...
 
Great computer, worth the money! Jan 9, 2012
Despite being very lightweight and small, the Macbook Air has all the functionality and features of the normal Macbook, at a slightly cheaper price and in a lightweight package. It is perfect if you're always transporting your laptop or using your laptop ...
 
Macbook AIR is awesome! by Warren "WO-DAWG" on bhphotovideo.com Aug 28, 2011
This thing is so thin and light! I carry it around everywhere to work, class, and even to parties to host as a DJ. I love the battery life and its bright screen! I have no issues at all! The only thing I wish it had was a little bit more memory and maybe ...
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"The Perfect UltraPortable Laptop" by dadookas436 on cnet.com Jun 9, 2011
I am a college student and this laptop is perfect for me. I just use it to do work at school, which sometimes means a little bit of command and conquer or call of duty:) I am amazed at how well the laptop perform while playing these games. It never gets ...
 
One of the Best by Brittneylynn12 on pricegrabber.com Feb 27, 2011
I usually don't write reviews but I noticed that this laptop has gotten no love. An I love this laptop so much that I want other people to know how great it is. I am a writer and the writing programs are so much better for MAC computers than for windows. ...
 
 
 
 
Most Critical User Reviews
 
wireless barely functional by kg on amazon.com Aug 27, 2011
i bought a 13 inch macbook air with every possible upgrade abt 2 wks ago. its unclear whether its the hardware or lion interaction that renders the wireless virtually unusable. some people have cited constant network dropping. mine actually just becomes ...
 
"Sophomoric design flaws ruin otherwise great product." by buckwheat-phd on cnet.com Apr 18, 2011
The body and screen back are a good sturdy aluminum, but Apple still puts this childish fat bezel all the way around the screen. Not only does it block what could have been 40% more screen, it just looks stupid. Whenever somebody walks by and sees it ...
 
Review of Apple MacBook Air - 2nd Generation by azzers on reviewcentre.com Mar 25, 2008
This is an exceptionally expensive fashion statement but judging from the success of Apple's other over-priced fashion statements (iPhone and iPods) this may be a success. It has a weak processor (1.6 in the cheaper model 1.8 in the top model) at the ...
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It’s a good thing apple came up with the idea.. but as for me, I would say I would... by kyosaisho on digitaltrends.com Jul 23, 2008
It’s a good thing apple came up with the idea.. but as for me, I would say I would need the built in optical drive. Lets be honest, most people I know who buy apple computers are focused the style. Style over functionality?? It doesn’t work for me. ...
 
Technology can have ANOREXIA NERVOSA too. by bigtruckseries on epinions.com Jun 5, 2008
Summary: THE MAC BOOK AIR model I am reviewing is the MB003LLA 1.6 Ghz with an 64GB HDD, 2 GB of RAM and a standard Lithium Ion Battery (as ordered). The device also included a built in bridge camera, Bluetooth and Wireless adapter that supports 802.11n ...
 
 
 
 
User Reviews from the Web
amazon.com
 
4.3 out of 5
from 74 reviews
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Apple MacBook Air MC968LL/A 11.6-Inch Laptop (OLD VERSION)
I went to the local Apple Store and compared the 11.6 to the 13 inch MacBook Air, and while the 13 is extremely portable it is not a good fit for a woman's purse...Battery life when not under heavy load is good...Color balance and contrast seem superior to that of my MacBook Pro's (which isn't bad either...
cnet.com
 
4.1 out of 5
from 56 reviews
Apple MacBook Air Fall 2010 User Reviews (Core 2 Duo 1.4GHz 64GB SSD 11.6-inch) -...
I bought the attachable keyboard for the ipad but that sucked because who wants to carry a keyboard around, and again not good if computing in bed...This thing is crazy thin, it makes Macbook Pros look dated and fat...Because it's so thin and light, it's very breakable...
bhphotovideo.com
 
4.8 out of 5
from 40 reviews
Apple 11.6" MacBook Air Notebook Computer MC505LL/A B&H
I love the battery life and its bright screen! I have no issues at all! The only thing I wish it had was a little bit more memory and maybe a bigger hard drive...Mac book pro 13" was my choice before and I gave it to my son since he wanted one and I am happy with current choice...I have not put the battery to the full test yet...
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notebookreview.com
 
6.8 out of 10
from 16 reviews
Apple MacBook Air Review
Overall, a very solid laptop for a low price...Whilst it would have been good to have an incorporated DVD drive that would have made it less portable...sarcasm]), the power of the Mac itself, the "Optional" features being highly expensive, on top of the $1,700 SUB-Notebook (using this in a "Below-average" term, not "A good add-on to whatever you have already...
reevoo.com
 
9.2 out of 10
from 17 reviews
Apple MacBook Air MC505B/A laptop reviews prices and deals - 11.6" - 2GB of Memory...
Don't install Flash- it can cut battery by about a third! Open the lid and your away! Incredibly light weight and thinner than a book, ultra fast start up and shut down time - able to handle multiple design programmes in one go...Possible to use it all the time but would probably recommend to have a desk top for everyday use Cost, but its worth it Starts the moment you open it up It's costly Cutting edge technology which feels and looks like a work of art...Quite simply the best laptop I have ever used! Highly recommended...
reviewcentre.com
 
3.7 out of 5
from 11 reviews
Apple MacBook Air - 2nd Generation Laptop Reviews & Best Laptop Reviews at Review...
I've done everything i should like leaving it to run out and everything, but it really is quite bad...Ive had my MacBook Air for a few months now and I absolutely love it, my best purchase I have ever made and I recommend it to anyone! Everything is perfect on this well designed masterpiece and the best bit for me is the size...Very portable as laptops should be! Battery life is a little poorer than expected for me however as far as I am concerned this is the only bad point to mention about the Apple Mac book air...
co.uk
 
4.4 out of 5
from 11 reviews
Apple MacBook Air MB003B/A Reviews - Laptops | dooyoo.co.uk
It is one of those items, which you have to sit down and actually use before you value how good it really is...Obviously, the first Super thin, super light, stunning piece of hardware, classically Apple intuitive interface...I am sharing my experience with you hope this will help you to make a good choice...
pcconnectionexpress.com
 
5.0 out of 5
from 7 reviews
PC Connection Express - Apple MacBook Air 11.6" Core 2 Duo 1.4GHz/2GB/64GB Flash/nVidia...
size & weight , bright screen , Memory , value for money , easy to use , Fast/High Speed Product arrived in record time (2 days...Screen size is good too, not too small like the netbook I had...Not as long as I wanted it to be, about 4 hours and the back does get hot but not as hot as my Dell...
yahoo.com
 
4.4 out of 5
from 5 reviews
Apple MacBook Air 11.6" Silver Netbook - Reviews & Prices @ Yahoo! Shopping
Really slim Low storage A great computer Easy to pack no lighted keyboard Any of the Mac laptops are wonderful units...I still pack a 13 inch Mac Air for most in...Read more Less small, light and powerful N/A This is a very thin and light laptop with enough power to do pretty much whatever you need to do...
jr.com
 
4.3 out of 5
from 3 reviews
Apple MC968LL/A 11" MacBook Air Notebook in Apple MacBook Notebook Computers | JR.com
Fast Lightweight Long Battery Life Quiet Despite being very lightweight and small, the Macbook Air has all the functionality and features of the normal Macbook, at a slightly cheaper price and in a lightweight package...For such a small laptop, it is very powerful and has quite a lot of memory (although not enough for some uses...Not practical for home but great for travel Comfortable Keyboard Fast Lightweight Long Battery Life Powerful Quality Display Quiet Easy to handle, intuitive system...
epinions.com
 
4.0 out of 5
from 3 reviews
Apple MacBook Air 13.3 in. (Z0FS0LL/A) Mac Notebook Product Reviews and Price Comparison...
fits in an envelope poor hardware - put it in that envelope and RETURN TO SENDER Summary: THE MAC BOOK AIR model I am reviewing is the MB003LLA 1.6 Ghz with an 64GB HDD, 2 GB of RAM and a standard Lithium Ion Battery (as ordered...Welcome to the aluminum generation For those new to the Apple notebook line, the MacBook Air was introduced in early 2008 as the 'thinnest notebook in the world...I use to have an Dell XPS m1330 with 2.2 GHz, 4GB RAM, 128 MB Graphics, N-wireless, big, fast harddrive, and I basicly went down to the 1.6 GHz Mac Book Air with 2GB RAM and integrated...
pcworld.com
 
5.0 out of 5
from 2 reviews
Apple 11.6-inch MacBook Air/1.4GHz (128 GB) Laptop Computer Review | PCWorld
Attractive, light, sleek, as fast as your wi-fi internet will allow, ease-of-use, battery life Sheet of aluminum gives a sturdy feel but can be slippery if you're used to a more grippy surface...His conduct speaks to both apple's high product standards and his generosity...It is simply the best ultraportable ever conceived...
pricegrabber.com
 
4.5 out of 5
from 2 reviews
Apple MacBook Air 11.6" Silver Netbook - Compare Prices and Reviews on Apple FC505LLA...
I love the screen on this notebook, you get a very good picture on this...haven't found one yet I love the size, the weight and the design of this notebook...I would buy this laptop over again if I had the option...
reviewstream.com
 
9.0 out of 10
from 1 reviews
Macbook Air 11-inch laptop 64 GB review
I should restate that sentence that the Mac OS overall is faster than Windows...What good is a laptop, however small and light, if you can’t bring it freely without connecting to a power source...It’s good to know the Air’s petite design can be put to longer, mobile use at 6 hours...
vanns.com
 
4.0 out of 5
from 1 reviews
Apple MacBook Air MC506LLA 11" 128GB MacBook Air | Vanns.com
Let me fist start this review off by saying, I am not an apple fanboy by any means...I have edited 720p footage without a hitch...I did a lot of research before choosing this laptop and I can honestly say I am very satisfied with my purchase...
 
 
 
 
Expert Reviews from the Web
t3.com
 
4.0 out of 5
Jul 11, 2012
MacBook Air 2012 review | T3
Ivy Bridge Power USB 3.0 connectivity Incredibly thin...Ageing design No SD card reader No wired internet...The viewing angles are good, if not great...Charging the MacBook Air is a quick and easy affair using the relatively small power pack and the new MagSafe 2 power adaptor, which is thinner than the previous incumbent...There's also a 3.5mm headphone jack and an updated power adaptor......
pocket-lint.com
 
4.5 out of 5
Jul 10, 2012
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (mid-2012) review - Pocket-lint
Beautiful, sturdy, great keyboard and trackpad, spiffing battery life...Expensive, keyboard a bit squeaky, can't be upgraded...If you're a PC user, then things are a little more difficult...As with all Macs, the sound quality is very good...This might be bad, as you might find the machine moves too easily when you're trying, but it could also be a problem if the power chord gets yanked......
digitaltrends.com
 
7.0 out of 10
Jul 3, 2012
Apple MacBook Air 11-inch Review | 2012 | Digital Trends
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...We review many laptops here at Digital Trends, so those around us are used to seeing the latest and greatest — but the Air still stunned friends, family, and passersby...Its build quality, design, and value are difficult for...
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pcworld.com
 
4.5 out of 5
Jun 22, 2012
Apple 11-inch MacBook Air/1.7GHz Core i5 64GB flash storage (Mid 2012) Laptop Computer...
Thanks to flash storage, both 2012 Air models are competitive with Apple’s current hard-drive equipped 13-inch MacBook Pro models (and the Air has a considerably better display...That aside, all these improvements add up to a nice overall speed bump...I recommend the $1499 13-inch Air only for those who need a lot of storage space (256GB, upgradeable to 512GB) and the option for the faster processor...
reghardware.com
 
90.0 out of 100
Jun 18, 2012
Apple MacBook Air 11in 2012 • Reg Hardware
Apple claims that the SSD drive is faster too, although the size of the drive is still a rather tight-fisted 64GB...This 2012 model doesn’t tamper with the winning formula, but it does provide a respectable update that should keep it at the head of the pack...You can double that up to 128GB for £80 extra, while a further £130 buys you an Core-i7 processor clocked to 2.0GHz...
computershopper.com
 
4.0 out of 5
Jun 14, 2012
Apple MacBook Air (13.3-Inch 2012 Version) Review - ComputerShopper.com
Faster processor and solid-state drive at a lower price than previous version USB 3.0 ports Same attractive,...No thinner or lighter than previous models Screen resolution could be higher for...So, while there’s certainly plenty to like about Apple’s latest ultraportable, the changes here are more evolutionary than revolutionary...Overall, if you’re in the market for a new lightweight laptop...
pcpro.co.uk
 
5.0 out of 6
Jun 14, 2012
Apple MacBook Air 13in (2012) review | Laptops | Reviews | PC Pro
curiousclive - sorry, but what a pointless comment...Powered by a 1.8GHz Core i5-3427U, it scored 0.68 in our benchmarks, up from 0.58 last year...Would it be better spent on biggger ssd or elsewhere...
notebookcheck.net
 
88.0 out of 100
Sep 6, 2011
Review Apple MacBook Air 11 Mid 2011 (1.6 GHz 128 GB SSD) Subnotebook - Notebookcheck.net...
Low weight and small size...Not so many ports...In the Battery Eater Reader’s test, which represents the maximum battery life you can expect (minimum screen brightness – level 2, wireless module off, energy-saving profile, keyboard backlighting off), the laptop reached 344 minutes, i.e...The MacBook Air 11 essentially shares all the strengths and weaknesses of its 13-inch colleague......
techradar.com
 
4.0 out of 5
Aug 9, 2011
11-inch MacBook Air 2011 review | from TechRadar's expert reviews of Laptops and...
Brilliant new processors > Backlit keyboard returns > Beautiful screen > Thunderbolt port > Very portable...Mediocre sound > Expensive > No optical drive > Few Thunderbolt peripherals available > Might...All the Airs also have a FaceTime camera that supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 x 1600 pixels on an external display...This custom-built MacBook Air costs £1,399, which is more expensive than the...
v3.co.uk
 
5.0 out of 5
Jul 27, 2011
Apple MacBook Air 11in review - reviews for UK IT professionals - V3.co.uk
Stunning form factor, unmatched portability, great keyboard, OS X Lion...Pricey high-end configuration, no SD slot in 11in model...Apple packed in a 1.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i7 processor, 4GB of DDR3 SDRAM into the chassis, making it up to 2.5 times faster than its predecessor...The ambient sensor is also a great touch as it automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen and lighting of the keyboard...Such is the quality and beauty of the Air that it...
mobiletechreview.com
 
4.0 out of 5
Jul 26, 2011
13" MacBook Air (2011 Thunderbolt) Review - Notebook Reviews by MobileTechReview
We tested iMovie exports using 13 minutes worth of 1080p video clips that we outputted to 1080p MPEG4 format, and the machine took 2 hours vs...The Air has a FaceTime camera above the display (not an HD webcam), and it works well as long as there’s good ambient lighting...We tested with the included FaceTime app and were chatting with iPhone users and other Macs in less than a minute...
in.com
 
8.0 out of 10
Dec 10, 2010
Macbook Air 11-inch
The product is bad in almost every aspect...Product with this rating is highly recommended because it's priced sensibly, has a good set of features and performs well...The Average User Rating is present to help readers get the complete picture of how good or bad a product is...
zdnet.co.uk
 
7.9 out of 10
Nov 30, 2010
Apple MacBook Air 2010 (13.3in.) | ZDNet
Slim, lightweight, elegant design Fast, robust, low-power SSD High-resolution widescreen display Good battery...Memory and storage are not user-upgradeable No integrated mobile broadband ...Similarly, although the 'chiclet'-style keyboard has decent-sized keys with good tactile feedback, a lot of people will be disappointed by Apple's decision to drop the keyboard backlight...You get 2GB...
notebookreview.com
 
3.5 out of 5
Oct 28, 2010
Apple MacBook Air (11.6-inch) Review
Small, sleek and light Can run games in a pinch Best-in-class trackpad Full-sized keyboard...No Ethernet networking No USB 3.0, no SD card slot No backlit keyboard...Like most modern MacBooks, the screen easily lifts up with a single finger...The Asus K53E combines good performance and battery life into a well-made 15.6-inch laptop...The Dell Latitude E6420 is a good 14-inch business notebook with stellar build quality and a lot of......
wired.com
 
6.0 out of 10
Oct 25, 2010
Size Does Matter With the 11-inch MacBook Air | Product Reviews | Wired.com
As to whether you should get an Air or a MacBook Pro, that depends on what you plan to do...If you barely edit photos or videos, for example, you won’t need the extra beef of a Pro, so you’ll appreciate the light and skinny form factor of the Air...Size Does Matter With the 11-inch MacBook Air | Product Reviews | Wired.com...
 
 
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