Apple MacBook Air (13.3-inch, 2017)

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Expert review by : Kane Fulton (techradar.com)

MacBook Air (2017) review

Grabbing a MacBook Air now fetches you faster storage

Excellent battery life ; Nippy storage ; Keyboard

Dated design ; Display ; Speakers

Apple's 13-inch MacBook Air now comes with much faster storage, better battery life and slightly improved performance in other areas. On the other hand, its display and design are beyond dated.

Nov, 2018

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

Apple MacBook Air (2017) review

Apple 's MacBook Air is as close to iconic as a piece of consumer technology gets. It's the single laptop model you're most likely to see everywhere, from college campuses to airports to coffee shops and even offices. And it's been that way for a very...

The MacBook Air remains the least expensive MacBook, and has finally received a minor spec upgrade. Battery life is excellent, and performance for everyday tasks remains smooth. It's the only MacBook left with standard USB ports or a MagSafe connection.

The design feels dated, with a thick bezel around a low-resolution screen. Windows laptops in the same price range offer newer components, higher-res screens and lighter, slimmer bodies.

The MacBook Air lives to fight another day, thanks to its mainstream price and long battery life, but this classic laptop is definitely in its twilight.

Aug, 2017

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Expert review by : Craig Grannell (stuff.tv)

Apple MacBook (2017) review

Surprisingly more than ‘more of the same'

Really solid build quality ; New keyboard switches feel great ; The screen’s lovely for general use ; Decent battery life

FaceTime camera is 480p ; Keyboard is REALLY LOUD ; Would be nice if it was 200 quid cheaper ; USB-C rather than Thunderbolt 3

Little’s outwardly changed, but tweaks and spec bumps ensure Apple’s ultra-thin laptop’s still one of the best around

Jul, 2017

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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2017) review

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The Apple MacBook Air gets a refresh with this 2017 model. It doesn't change much, following the company's modus operandi this year - a bump in specs to keep it relevant, as we've seen with the iPad and iMac ranges too. So is this facelift enough to...

Jul, 2017

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Expert review by : Zach Marzouk , Jane McCallion , IT Pro (itpro.co.uk)

Apple MacBook Air 13in (mid-2017) review: has Apple changed enough to stay on top?

Is the 2017 MacBook Air enough of an upgrade to justify itself?

Thin and light construction; incredible battery life

Screen is underwhelming

Performance and storage upgrades keep the already superb MacBook Air ticking over, but the iffy quality screen is starting to hold it back

Dec, 2017

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Expert review by : Simon Jary (macworld.co.uk)

Apple MacBook Air (mid 2017) review

Apple has merely tweaked the processor speed with its 2017 update to its MacBook Air, but it remains an affordable, lightweight, compact cracker of a laptop.

The 13-inch MacBook Air is Apple’s entry-level laptop, starting at £949 (US$999). It might lack the super-sharp Retina screen of the Macbook and MacBook Pro models but its display and performance is fine for most everyday uses. It boasts enough USB...

Jun, 2017

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

Apple MacBook Air review: An old friend shows its age

The 13-inch Apple MacBook Air doesn't have much new under the hood, but it remains the least expensive way to get a Mac laptop.

The design feels dated, with a thick bezel around a low-resolution screen. Windows laptops in the same price range offer newer components, higher-res screens and lighter, slimmer bodies.

The MacBook Air lives to fight another day, thanks to its mainstream price and long battery life, but this classic laptop is definitely in its twilight.

Aug, 2017

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Expert review by : Tom Brant (pcmag.com)

Apple MacBook Air (2017)

The MacBook Air remains an excellent ultraportable choice for students and other macOS fans with basic computing needs, but despite killer battery life, it will disappoint power users with its low-resolution display and outdated processor.

Thin and light. Long-lasting battery. Multiple USB ports.

Low-resolution display. Older Intel Core i5 CPU.

The MacBook Air arguably started the ultrabook party, and it's still there even as a younger, thinner, and better-equipped crowd has arrived. But it has yet to overstay its welcome. For macOS fans—especially note-taking, paper-writing college...

Aug, 2017

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Expert review by (cnet.com)

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, 128GB

It may be a case of "the more things change, the more they stay the same."

New Intel fourth-gen CPUs help the updated MacBook Air achieve amazing battery life. The multitouch trackpad is still the industry's best, and even better, the 13-inch MacBook Air now starts at $100 less than the previous model.

Newer features such as touch screens and higher-resolution displays are still missing. The ultrabook competition is catching up, in terms of design.

Apple keeps the latest MacBook Air updates on the inside, but greatly improved battery life and a lower starting price make up for a lack of flashy design changes.

Jun, 2013

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Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)

Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017) Review

Long battery life; Comfortable keyboard; Solid performance; Convenient MagSafe power port ; Lackluster display; Heavier than competitors ; The MacBook Air may not be a flagship notebook, but this 13-inch ultraportable is still a pretty good value.

Lackluster display; Heavier than competitors ; The MacBook Air may not be a flagship notebook, but this 13-inch ultraportable is still a pretty good value.

The MacBook Air may not be a flagship notebook, but this 13-inch ultraportable is still a pretty good value.

Jul, 2019

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