Apple MacBook Air 11.6" Silver Ultraportable Notebook (1.6 GHz Intel Core i5, 2 GB DDR3, 64 GB SSD, Intel GMA HD 3000, Mac OS X Lion, LED Backlight)

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Intel Core i5 • 11.6" screen • 2.4 lbs • 2 GB RAM • 5 hrs battery life • 64 GB Hard Drive
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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 ...
 
Impressive laptop by Niche (Avid Gamer, Tech Savvy) on abt.com Oct 19, 2011
This laptop has great performance and comes in a sleek and sexy package. The i5 sandy bridge processor paired with the solid state hard drive really lets the applications fly. Like the iPhone and other apple products, the operating system (Lion OSX) on ...
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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 ...
 
"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 ...
 
 
 
 
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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 72 reviews
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Apple MacBook Air MC968LL/A 11.6-Inch Laptop (NEWEST...
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...
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
 
4.2 out of 5
from 9 reviews
Apple MacBook Air MB003B/A Reviews - Laptops | dooyoo.co.uk
The original machine was much maligned for being underpowered and viewed as a purely luxury item that had no real place in the market, other than for people who had more money than sense...I am sharing my experience with you hope this will help you to make a good choice...At over $1700/1200 even for the entry level it's not an impulse buy, so it is good to think through the pros and cons of this machine to decide if it is really right for you...
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...
abt.com
 
4.8 out of 5
from 6 reviews
MC965LL/A - Apple MacBook Air 1.7GHz Intel Core i5 Notebook Computer at Abt
Boots quickly and is just as easy to pull out as an iPad but better because it's a full computer...If you are a fan of macs, or even a PC lover, i recommend that you buy this laptop...It has no effect on performance...
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
pcadvisor.co.uk
 
9.0 out of 10
Mar 2, 2012
Apple MacBook Air 13in (Mid-2011) 1.8GHz Core i7 review - PC Advisor
The most expensive of the thin and light laptops we've tested recently, the 13in Apple MacBook Air will set you back the best part of a grand and a half...In many ways the story of the MacBook Air is the story of a series of compromises, all made in order to fit an entire Mac in a 1.3kg package that's 4mm thick at its thinnest point...There is also a full-sized SD card port - not many other models on test, including the 11in MacBook Air, can boast this...
pocket-lint.com
 
4.5 out of 5
Oct 14, 2011
Apple MacBook Air 11-inch (2011) review - Pocket-lint
Beautiful, sturdy, powerful, light, great battery...11-inch is a little too small, no SD card slot, limited ports, gestures can be irksome, OS X isn't as...This has caught us out a good few times when we were entering text in to a webpage, and swiped back, instead of swapping to a different space...So, having apps that expand to their own space is really good...Where Apple scores with the Air is somehow managing to cram in a good, dual-core 1.6GHz processor,...
reghardware.com
 
90.0 out of 100
Sep 19, 2011
Apple MacBook Air 11in Core i5 notebook • reghardware
Here, the term 'entry level' is relative...Smallest and lightest MacBook gets a Sandy Bridge CPU and Thunderbolt to boot...That's because Apple could offer nothing with comparable size and weight...
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trustedreviews.com
 
8.0 out of 10
Sep 15, 2011
MacBook Air 13in review - Laptop - Trusted Reviews
Beautiful Quick and powerful Great screen ...Expensive Limited connectivity without adapters...It's a glorious piece of design - like an unlikely concept design brought to life...Like marking the homework of a student who never gets a question wrong, never forgets to dot an "i", Apple's design team is infuriatingly good...We...
t3.com
 
4.0 out of 5
Sep 8, 2011
Apple MacBook Air 11-inch review | T3
The MacBook Air is available in two flash memory configurations, 64Gb and our 128Gb version...Although Apple certainly doesn't call it a netbook and after using it for a while, it becomes clear comparisons aren't fair...The Nvida 320M graphics card ensured there was none of the sluggishness we've had from ultraportables while streaming HD video from BBC iPlayer...
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......
digitaltrends.com
 
9.0 out of 10
Aug 17, 2011
Apple MacBook Air 13.3-inch (Mid-2011) Review
Excellent backlit keyboard Glass touchpad is still great Beautiful high-resolution display Surprisingly enjoyable audio Second-gen Core i5 packs a...Average battery life Port selection remains limited Can become too warm for lap use Gaming performance...This may be a blessing in disguise, however, because the lack of glass reduces reflections...Port selection is still lackluster, which will surely frustrate some users...You will be promted to log in...
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...
pcworld.com
 
5.0 out of 5
Aug 1, 2011
Apple 11-inch MacBook Air/1.6GHz Core i5 (64GB) Laptop Computer Review | PCWorld
The 13-inch MacBook Pro with integrated graphics posted similarly bad scores.) When we asked Apple about what we were seeing, the company suggested the possiblity that newer games would be more properly optimized for this relatively new subsystem...When these systems crank up and do a lot of work—encoding video is a good example—they warm up...I've found the MacBook Air's style of glossy screen to be less prone to glare than the MacBook Pros...
computershopper.com
 
4.5 out of 5
Jul 27, 2011
Apple MacBook Air (11.6-Inch 2011 Version) Review - ComputerShopper.com
Thin, light, and sleek design Hugely upgraded performance over previous version Sturdy body ...Shallow keyboard Some features require a learning curve Mediocre...The gorgeous 11.6-inch LED-backlit screen in the model we looked at features a 1,366x768 native resolution, giving you a good amount of screen real estate to work with...The screen's viewing angles...
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...The movement from tape-based to disk-based backup is underway...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 drew praise from all corner of the office including staunch anti-Apple users......
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.) Review | Ultraportables | ZDNet UK
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...Virgin are...
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......
 
 
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