Experience the next generation of MacBooks: the all-new MacBook Air. It’s the most mobile Mac in every way, shape and form. With its all-flash storage, Multi-Touch trackpad, and pixel-perfect display, the MacBook Air packs power and style to perform like any fully capable Mac. Available in 11.6" and 13.3" models. Get it here at MacMall with these exclusive deals and offers.
The OS X Lion Up-to-Date upgrade is available at no additional charge via the Mac App Store to all customers who purchased a qualifying new Mac system on or after July 21, 2011. Users must request their Up-to-Date upgrade within 30 days of purchase of their Mac computer.
The MacBook Air is a nice package overall. It feels sturdy despite its size and weight. The brushed aluminum finish looks classy and solid. And the unibody enclosure makes it convenient to carry around without having to worry about breaking the laptop, which happens to me often enough with other notebooks of plastic finish.
One of the concerns I have about the MacBook Air is the lack of an optical disc drive. It is not often that I use the optical disc drive of my old laptop, but it would be nice to have this option. In the end, though, I figured I might not have a use for a CD or DVD afterall.
As for the OS, well it's a Mac. It's good OS-wise through and through.
For the design, I give it a 10. It's one of the best-looking laptop I have ever seen. The backlit keyboard is nice. The well-spaced trackpad is very convenient to use. And the 13-inch size is appropriate for an ultraportable.
Inside the MacBook Air, the i5-SSD configuration is amazingly fast! It tends to warm up sometimes, I noticed, but a simple reboot fixes the problem. Lastly, the battery life is super long and the battery meter is dependable.
Reviewed by MommyToCarter(2012-02-28)
MacBook Air is Very Nice!
So far I am very happy with my Macbook Air. It runs smoothly, powers up quickly and shuts down in 3 seconds. Amazing!
Before making my purchase, I was toying with the idea of buying an Ipad. However, after a significant amount of research I realized that I needed additional functionality such as more memory, more power, a keyboard, a little bit of a larger screen, the ability to install software like Lightroom and Microsoft Office, and the ability to shoot tethered to my DSLR with the photos being imported directly into Lightroom.
After my research, I pretty much concluded that I would get so much more for my money if I purchased the Macbook Air. It is very sturdy and is so small, lightweight and ultra portable. It comes with a regular size keyboard. The only downsides that I can think of at this time are that it does not have an IPS monitor, the speakers need to be louder and I wish that this model came with a backlit keyboard.
The only other thing that I would like to say in this review is that I searched everywhere for a well made bag/sleeve that is feminine. The ONLY place that sells such stuff is Etsy. If you buy a Macbook Air, you need to search Etsy for a nice protective cover. Hope this helps someone today. :)
Reviewed by Mark K(2012-02-14)
MacBook Air: In a word, WOW.
I've been using a maxed-out MacBook Pro since late 2009 and to be honest, loved it. But when the latest version of the Air (with the backlit keyboard) came out last summer, I knew it was time to upgrade. I've had the Air now for less than a week, but it's everything I was hoping it would be. I'd been concerned that the 1.8Ghz chip would be slower in actual use than the 2.26Ghz chip in my MacBook Pro, but it's anything BUT. I'd also worried that dropping back down to 4GB RAM from 8 would be problematic, but so far I haven't had any issues. I have the same half-dozen applications open all the time that I did on the Pro and there's been no difference in responsiveness. The machine is everything you've read about it: fast, light, and very, very sexy.
Word and Excel, which used to take upwards of 30 seconds to open and "settle" on the Pro, open almost instantaneously and are ready to go. I've also noticed that Adobe Bridge has not yet crashed, something that used to be a several-times-a-day occurrence on the Pro.
As reported elsewhere, the fan does spin up and run loudly when watching flash videos, and certain screen savers also send it into overdrive, but otherwise it stays quiet and cool.
It's obviously a pricey piece of hardware, but in this reviewer's opinion, worth every penny.
Everyone should have a notebook this advanced. And now everyone can.
Travelling light has never looked this good. At 2.9 pounds for the 13-inch model and an impressive 2.3 pounds for the new 11-inch model, and both less than an inch thin, the MacBook Air has been precision engineered for the mobile wireless world. Travelling lighter, and thinner than any other notebook on the planet, the new MacBook Air is designed with a fast architecture, advanced integrated graphics, vibrant display, full size keyboard, and over sized track pad. The MacBook Air redefines the world of wireless mobile notebooks.
Still the world’s thinnest notebook. The MacBook Air is still ultrathin and ultraportable, but now with all-flash storage, glass Multi-Touch trackpad, and a FaceTime camera.
Advanced Intel HD graphics graphics and longer battery life. The MacBook Air offers next generation graphics, Intel HD Graphics 3000 perfect for graphics-intensive applications. The 11-inch model lasts up to 5 hours and the 13-inch MacBook Air has been upgraded to stay up to 7 hours of work and play.
More space for your stuff. Up to 128GB and 256GB of flash storage for the 11-inch and 13-inch models, respectively, the new MacBook Air lets you store more documents and still have room for music, photos, and movies. Light doesn’t mean empty when it comes to the MacBook Air.
LED-backlit display. The 1280-by-800 LED-backlit display gives you vibrant images and rich colors. The power-efficient LED technology also conserves battery life. Light weight dimensions, heavy weight images and graphics, the MacBook Air delivers on the go.
What’s in the Box? MacBook Air 45W Magsafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord Printed and electronic documentation
Included Software Mac OS X Lion (includes Mail, the Mac App Store, iTunes, FaceTime, Mission Control, Time Machine, Quick Look, Spotlight, Safari, Address Book, QuickTime, iCal, Photo Booth, Versions, and more) Lion Recovery (includes a built-in set of tools for repariing your Mac, a new feature that lets you repair disks or reinstall OS X Lion without a physical disc) iLife '11 (includes iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand)
Configuration Options Processor up to 1.8GHz and 2.13GHz dual-core dual-core Intel Core i7 Apple USB Ethernet Adapter Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
Height: 0.11 to 0.68 inch (0.3 to 1.7 cm) Width: 11.8 inches (29.95 cm) Depth: 7.56 inches (19.2 cm) Weight: 2.3 pounds (1.06 kg)
Size and Weight(13-inch MacBook Air)
Height: 0.11 to 0.68 inch (0.3 to 1.7 cm) Width: 12.8 inches (32.5 cm) Depth: 8.94 inches (22.7 cm) Weight: 2.9 pounds (1.32 kg)
Display LED-backlight glossy widescreen, 1330x768 (11-inch) and 1440x900 pixels (13-inch)
Battery Up to 5 hours of wireless productivity (11-inch) Up to 7 hours of wireless productivity (13-inch)
Connectivity MagSafe power port Thunderbolt Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps) SD card slot (13-inch model)
Audio/Video Built-in FaceTime camera Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 2560 by 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors Headphone out, microphone, stereo speakers
