Close up to Apple's latest super laptop

Before the introduction of the latest Mac computer version, the wizard Steve Jobs asked the audience "What will happen when MacBook" meets "with the iPad?"


It is the MacBook Air that invites, the super laptop model is 17mm thick, which is just a little bit more than a mobile phone. And indeed, the new MacBook Air has a lot of similarities with the iPad. In other words, the new generation of Mac computers is obviously inspired by the iPad tablet.

1. Size


Features that make up the reputation of the MacBook Air series are its compactness and mobility. Both new MacBook Air models are only 11.7 cm thick at the thickest point. The smaller version is approximately 30cm, 19.2 cm wide and weighs exactly 1.04 kg. Meanwhile, the larger version is 32.5 x 22.7 cm and weighs 1.31 kg.

2. Configuration

Both new versions use Intel Core 2 Duo dual-core processors with speeds from 1.4GHz to 2.13 GHz, 2G DDR3 RAM. The memory they use is all SSD solid-state drives, of course, with a starting level of 64GB for Air and 128GB for " big " Air.

Both models have the option to double the memory (pay an additional $ 200 for the small version and $ 300 for the remaining version). In addition, they are also equipped with integrated Nvidia GeForce 320M graphics chip, integrated stereo speakers, webcam. Battery life is 5 hours and 7 hours respectively. Waiting time is up to 30 days.

3. Ports

With input and output ports, both new Air versions have a USB 2.0 port on each side, a Mini DisplayPort port and headphone jack. The 13-inch version also has an SD card slot.

4. Selling price


MacBook Air 11 inch has a starting price of 999 USD with 64GB capacity and 1199 USD for 128GB capacity. Meanwhile, the MacBook Air 13-inch starts at $ 1299 ($ ​​200 cheaper than the starting point when the MacBook Air launched last year) for 128GB capacity and $ 1599 for the 256GB version. Netbook? Not mentioned here and not a concern for Apple.

5. Features


Both models of the MacBook Air are equipped with the famous FaceTime video chat feature of the iPhone 4. Using an SSD instead of a normal hard drive, the MacBook Air can boot almost immediately from standby and storage mode. data is twice as fast. However, in return, users will have to sacrifice the processing power compared to other Apple laptops.