The biggest change to the MacBook Air range is on the inside with the range getting a considerable performance boost. The angle is fairly wide allowing you to get lots in, but disappointingly it isn't Apple's FaceTime HD camera found in the MacBook Pro range. Performance is dependent on your broadband speed, however those that we have called via Skype have been impressed with the quality. It would be nice to have a matte option here like you can opt for on the MacBook Pro models, but that's a niggle for the select few.Ībove that luscious screen is a 'FaceTime camera' for video calling - don't worry it works with Skype as well of course. Yes, it is still reflective in the sun, however the brightness is able to combat most problems outdoors or next to windows. The screen is still the same glossy 1440 x 990 pixel resolution display as found on the 2010 Apple MacBook Air.

It is responsive and more than big enough to cope with the plethora of gestures you'll now be performing thanks to Apple's new operating system, Mac OS X Lion. It sounds stupid, but it's amazing how much it makes a difference when on the sofa watching television. While the keyboard is the same as you'll find on any of Apple's laptops, it is now backlit allowing to you see the keys when the lights go down. There is still no Ethernet socket - a pain if you travel a lot to hotels with only an Ethernet socket in every room - however you can get an optional Ethernet dongle, just remember to pack it in your bag. Ports, spilt down both sides of the laptop, include two USB (one for each side) a headphone socket, SD card reader and new for 2011 is the addition of a Thunderbolt port replacing the DisplayPort. That all metal design is thin, it's light, and whether you agree with Apple and the way it does things or not, it's very impressive. If you've ever found yourself overcome with envy at how thin your mate's MacBook Air is, nothing will have changed.

Pocket-Lint Recommendation: Nintendo Switchįor those that need a quick recap, the 13-inch MacBook Air is an all metal laptop from Apple that measures 32.5 x 22.7 x 1.7cm that tapers down to 0.3cm (h).

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