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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2008)

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2008)
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alaScore 86

1531 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1531 reviews of Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2008). The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the battery and usability are generally positive. The design and performance also get good reviews. There are some mixed opinions about the price. Many are less positive about the sound.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2008) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2008)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 user reviews of Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2008) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the price and screen are generally positive. The design and usability also get good opinions.

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94% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2008)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 277 user reviews of Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2008) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the price and design. The usability and performance are also appreciated.

portability, performance, usability, design, price

89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Hugo Jobling (trustedreviews.com)

PC World Offering £250 Off MacBook Air - With Caveats

 

Sign up to 3 Mobile broadband, get a MacBook Air cheaper. Can't say fairer than that.

Feb, 2008
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Expert review by : T3 Online (t3.com)

MacBook Air 2012 review

 

The next-gen MacBook Air adds an Ivy Bridge power boost to the classic design

Ivy Bridge Power ; USB 3.0 connectivity ; Incredibly thin

Ageing design ; No SD card reader ; No wired internet

Jul, 2012
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Expert review by : TechRadar (techradar.com)

Apple MacBook Air 1.6GHz review

 

An instant design classic that wins us over despite its hardware omissions

Ultra-light chassis ; Intelligent, enlarged scrollpad ; Incredible screen

No optical drive ; Poor battery life ; No Ethernet connection

Despite the lack of hardware features, the MacBook Air is a wonderful Mac that will turn heads wherever it goes

Mar, 2008
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Expert review by : Stephen Patrick (pocket-lint.com)

Apple MacBook Air laptop

 

Every Apple launch is something of an event and it's no different with the MacBook Air, as this is the thinnest notebook in the world. You have to admire Apple's enthusiasm and the MacBook Air is a great design statement but as a practical machine it...

Super slim, cutting-edge technology

Sealed battery, limited connectivity

You have to admire Apple's enthusiasm and the MacBook Air is a great design statement but as a practical machine it simply doesn't match anything released by Sony.

Feb, 2008
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Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

Apple MacBook Air - First Look

 

Apple has launched a new line of laptops with the MacBook Air, an ultra-portable model that Apple say will sit in between the MacBook and the MacBook Pro ranges, but while it might be the thinnest laptop in the world, is it any good? We had a brief...

Thin, 13.3-inch screen, light, option of solid state drive

No optical drive, no Ethernet, no FireWire, no replaceable battery, expensive

Jan, 2008
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MacBook Air 1.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

 

Falling in love can blind you to your lover's faults. And we've fallen head over heels in love with the MacBook Air...Despite the removal of key hardware components, a lack of processor oomph, so-so battery life and only one USB port, we're still...

Incredible screen, Ultra-light chassis, Intelligent, enlarged scrollpad

No optical drive, Poor battery life, No Ethernet connection

Despite the lack of hardware features, the MacBook Air is a wonderful Mac that will turn heads wherever it goes

Mar, 2008
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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.co.uk)

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 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 : Andrew Williams (stuff.tv)

Apple MacBook Air 13in (2016) review

 

Is this laptop still Apple's best all-rounder?

Excellent battery life ; Fair performance ; Still super-slim and light

Design ageing in parts ; Pretty poor screen ; Lacks some benefits of latest Pro Macbooks

The design is fraying around the edges, but this is still one of the most practical sub-£1000 portable laptops.

May, 2016
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Expert review by : henrywinchester (stuff.tv)

Apple MacBook Air 11in (2014) review

 

Apple's new MacBook Air 11in is the company's cheapest laptop ever – but has it cut corners as well as the price tag?

So small and light it’s barely there ; Reasonably priced ; Great performance ; Loads of free software

Disappointing screen

A well-specced and beautifully built machine which is now cheaper than ever – but that screen definitely needs upgrading

Jun, 2014
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Expert review by : henrywinchester (stuff.tv)

Apple MacBook Air 13in (2014) review

 

Our favourite laptop of all time receives quite possibly the smallest upgrade of all time - and it's still brilliant

Even better battery life ; Slightly faster processor ; Still entirely beautiful to look at and use

Not a Retina display ; Not a games machine

Apple barely changes a thing but the MacBook Air remains the best laptop available

May, 2014
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