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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2008)
1527 reviews
Apr, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 1527 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. Reviewers are impressed by the durability and usability. The design and performance are also mentioned favorably, whereas the sound and price get negative reviews.
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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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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
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. People are impressed by the price and screen. The design and usability are also mentioned favorably.
performance, usability, design, screen, price
94% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Apr, 2025
Consumer review (amazon.com)
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 are impressed by 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.
Apr, 2025
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
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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Expert review by (macformat.co.uk)
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
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
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
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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