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MacBook Air/1.86GHz

Macworld Rating

3.5 out of 5 Mice, Nov 13, 2008

Pros

  • Greatly improved graphics power
  • Full-size keyboard
  • Weighs three pounds
  • Bright display

Cons

  • Single USB port
  • No video adapters in box
  • Slower than much more affordable Apple laptops
  • Unswappable battery

$2,499

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  • Review: MacBook Air 1.86GHz The new MacBook Air is definitely faster than its predecessor. The big question is, can it compete with the new, lighter MacBook? Jason Snell has the details.
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