Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2011)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 737 reviews of Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2011). The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the reliability and design are overall positive. The usability and portability are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed opinions about the price. There are some negative opinions about the connectivity.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 user reviews of Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2011) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the reliability and usability are overall positive. The design and portability also get good views, whereas some have doubts about the durability and screen.

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76% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Amazon.com review summary for Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2011)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 318 user reviews of Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2011) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Comments about the reliability and design are on the whole positive. The usability and portability also get good feedback. Opinions about the touchpad and connectivity are mixed.

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92% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by : Andrew Williams (trustedreviews.com)

MacBook Air 13in

The 2011 MacBook Air proves that while a beauty and power combo isn't cheap, it sure is nice.

Beautiful ; Quick and powerful ; Great screen ; Flexible, fast Thunderbolt connectivity ; Excellent build quality

Expensive ; Limited connectivity without adapters

Sep, 2011

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Expert review by : Hugo Jobling (trustedreviews.com)

MacBook Air with nVidia 9400M and 128GB SSD

Eminently desirable, undeniably compromised.

. Not only are Sony's ultra-portables more portable - thank's to their smaller chassis - than the Air, but ever since the T2XP they've also come with built-in disc drives; not to mention that they provide many hours more battery life than any other...

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : Ian Osborne (t3.com)

Apple MacBook Air 2011 review

Apple's new Macbook Air laptop boasts, amongst other things, improved Intel processors, a myriad of new features, Thunderbolt, which supports high-resolution displays, and Apple's new desktop operating system OS X Lion - but is that enough in this day...

The MacBook Air was originally released as a secondary Mac, that was convenient to carry around and an excellent supplement to your main desktop Mac. Over the years it has grown in power until today, it’s more than powerful enough to use as your main...

Sep, 2011

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Expert review by : Chris Barraclough (t3.com)

Apple MacBook Air vs Dell Inspiron vs Packard Bell

Whether you're a cash-strapped college student or starting your degree, we've got your perfect portable right here.

Sep, 2011

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Apple MacBook Air 2011 video

Video: First look at the i5 and Thunderbolt-toting Air

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Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (mid 2011) hands-on - Pocket-lint

Apple has just released a new range of MacBook Air laptops and we've already grabbed the top of the range 13-inch model to put it through its paces. Before

Jul, 2011

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Expert review by : Ben Camm-Jones (techadvisor.co.uk)

Apple MacBook Air 13in (Mid-2011) 1.8GHz Core i7 review

Where the 11in Air tested here is the most basic and affordable, this 13in ultraportable is the best money can buy.

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. This makes it a sizeable investment, but one you're unlikely to regret – the build quality is...

Mar, 2012

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Apple MacBook Air 2011 review

Has Apple's absurdly slim crowd-magnet finally matured into a 'proper' laptop?

Now with the power to match its iconic looks, the Air has evolved into the world's best everyday laptop

Jul, 2011

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.co.uk)

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch Summer 2011 review

As with most Apple products, the MacBook Air has moved into an annual update cycle, taking it from the original niche product version to its new perch as Apple's mainstream laptop line. With that, we've also seen a continued mainstreaming of the...

The 13-inch MacBook Air has been updated with the latest Intel CPUs for better performance and battery life. Backlit keyboards make a welcome return.

The 128GB SSD drive is a lot smaller than a standard hard drive. This also starts at $100 more than the 13-inch MacBook Pro.

The latest version of the 13-inch MacBook Air vastly outperforms its predecessor, and can finally be called suitable for mainstream use, instead of relegated as a niche product.

Jul, 2011

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Expert review by : Andrew Hoyle (cnet.co.uk)

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch 2011 review

Apple's MacBook Air divided opinion when it launched in 2008 . Some were charmed by the machine's razor-thin design and light weight. Others were repulsed by its high price and merely average performance.

Beautifully slim design; sturdy unibody chassis; greatly improved performance.

Expensive; very few ports.

Apple's new 13-inch MacBook Air offers the same super-slim and sturdy design as its predecessor, but packs in a more powerful processor. It's a fantastic choice for the super-wealthy traveller.

Jul, 2011

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