As with the 11-inch model, the lid is now also made using this unibody process.
The 13-inch MacBook Air’s case is cut from a single block of aluminium, like the other aluminium MacBooks. As the notebook tapers towards the edges, from the side it looks even thinner than it is. Naturally, the main thing you notice about it is its thin appearance. It is just as appealing thanks to its simple and timeless design and looks similarly well proportioned. The MacBook Air’s new unibody case is quite similar to the smaller 11-inch version except of course the size.
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For €90 you can upgrade to a 2.13 GHz Core 2 Duo or opt for 4 GB of DDR3 memory, also for €90. Our test model from Apple Austria is the MC504LL/A which currently costs €1,599 and comes with the base model 1.86 GHz CPU, 2 GB of DDR3 memory (soldered) and the larger 256 GB SSD. As there are many features that the two subnotebooks share, parts of this review are based on our review of the 11" MacBook Air. But thanks to its full-size keyboard and relatively large screen it can still stand in for a larger notebook in many situations.Ĭompared to the 11-inch model, the 13-inch version has a more powerful CPU, a bigger battery and bigger screen.
Combined with its slim profile of 0.3 - 1.7 cm, the little Mac fits easily into almost every bag.
With a weight of only 1.327 kg this 13-inch model most definitely belongs to the subnotebook class. The most important changes are the new and much faster chipset graphics card, the latest version of the unibody case, the glass trackpad, a fast SSD, and a high-resolution display. Compared to its predecessor from over a year ago (with a design that is actually two years old) Apple has left only the processor untouched. As well as the new 11.6" MacBook Air which we have already reviewed, Apple has also refreshed the 13-inch model of the thin and light subnotebook.