Apple: 'Toys' for the MacBook Air are ready

With the MacBook Air about to hit the market, Apple has prepared attractive accessories for this ultra-thin laptop model.

Optical drive

To quell criticism of the MacBook Air's lack of an optical drive, Apple has begun taking orders for the MacBook Air SuperDrive on its official website since this morning. With a stylish ultra-slim design, this player can view and record both CDs and DVDs.

With 139 mm long, 139 mm wide and 17 mm thick, plus 320 grams of weight, SuperDrive is really thin and light - according to MacBook Air's criteria.

Just fighting the computer via USB port, you can use the player without needing to separate power adapter. Its price is 99 USD.

Adapter for Ethernet network

Apple's ultra-thin MacBook Air laptop.Source: CNET

To complement the built-in wireless networking feature in the MacBook Air, Apple is currently selling an USB Ethernet Adapter for wired networks for $ 29.

Users also just plug this adapter into the USB port of the computer that can be used as normal. Characteristic: very light and compact.

Video connection cable

Most older external multimedia audiovisual devices (TVs, video players .) can be connected to MacBook Air thanks to Apple's Micro-DVI Video Adapter.

Designed specifically for ultra-thin laptops, this adapter will connect devices such as projectors to the DVI Air's DVI (Digital Video Interface) port. Its price on Apple's website is 19 USD.

Belkin bag

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Because the MacBook Air is too small for a regular laptop case, Belkin has to "craft" a new bag, exclusively for its "slim waist".

With a neoprene cover, the Sleeve bag can protect the MacBook Air from damage by shock absorbing capability. The sleeve is even so small that you can fit in another backpack. Pricing starts at $ 29.99 and the product will ship in March.

WaterField Backpack

One product competes with the Belkin carrying case, which is WaterField's SleeveCase, because it is also designed to protect the MacBook Air from external influences.

SleeveCase's cover is also made from neoprene and thick nylon, ensuring flexibility and mobility for users. WaterField says it currently has 50 different bag sizes depending on customer needs.

Pricing starts at 38 USD, depending on model and size. Products started shipping from the beginning of January last.