This thin and light laptop outperforms almost
all of the competition. Compared to the other lightest ultrathin notebooks,
it's hard to beat a processor that pumps life through an electronic device at
1.8GHz. The MacBook Air also includes an Intel HD Graphics 3000 processor. This
processor has an on-chip engine for encoding and decoding video. This means
when you make FaceTime calls or use Skype, the calls are smoother and more
responsive, making the calls feel more like you're really talking face to face.
The speakers on this tiny piece of
technology are definitely designed to be heard and not seen. The MacBook Air
has two small speakers, one on each side, which actually deliver very intense
sound. The speakers project through the keyboard instead of through the sides.
The MacBook Air is just 0.68 inches
thick when closed, and it weighs 2.38 pounds. The 11-inch screen has a display
resolution of 1280 x 720, but with the high-definition display, you feel like
you are viewing a much larger screen.
The actual structure of the MacBook
Air is also a feature in itself. This ultrabook has a unibody design that
encompasses both the main enclosure and the actual display. This design means
there are fewer parts, which inevitably leads to a durable, exceptionally thin
and light MacBook Air that holds up to everyday use.
If you are often working late into
the night, the MacBook Air has a backlit keyboard, which is also spill
resistant. Also, the MacBook Air has a multi-touch trackpad, which goes
hand-in-hand with any Apple product. You can use one finger to click or use two
fingers to zoom, scroll or perform other navigational actions.
The MacBook Air includes two USB
ports, an SD card slot and a Thunderbolt port. The Thunderbird port is 20 times
faster than the traditional USB 2.0, making it ideal for connecting your
MacBook to an Apple monitor or to other media devices.
The MacBook Air falls slightly short
in memory and battery life. The battery on this ultrathin laptop will give you
anywhere from 5 to 7 hours, one thing Macs do well is preserve energy when you
aren't using them. Plus, the MacBoook Air comes back from sleep mode quickly
and efficiently, using the least amount of energy possible.
specifications
Laptop type -Ultraportable
Thickness- .68 inches
Weight- 2.96 pounds
Operating system- Mac
OS X
Screen size (diagonal)- 13.3 inches
CPU brand- Intel
CPU family- Ivy Bridge
Graphics type- Integrated
Integrated GPU model-
HD Graphics 4000
The Verge Battery
Test- 5 hours and 34 minutes
