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Pocket-lint‘s review Edit

There is little to complain about with the MacBook Air 11-inch. It is, in a word, spectacular. It delivers performance in a package that is surprisingly complete and this, coupled with the design, makes the £1020 for the model reviewed here almost justifiable. Of course, that’s still expensive by any standards and there’s no avoiding the fact that you can get a new MacBook Pro, which is more powerful in all directions, for less money (and an SSD version of that starts from £1199).
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Mar 02, 2011
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AnandTech‘s review Edit

The 11-inch MacBook Air is effectively a $999 netbook from Apple. I call it a netbook because it can do all of the things you could do on a netbook, without any of the performance or quality headaches. You get a great display, a beautiful chassis and much better performance. The problem is that it’s $999.
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Oct 26, 2010
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ubergizmo‘s review Edit

while the MacBook Air is a great secondary or tertiary machine, we usually would not recommend it as a “main computer”. First of all, because the ergonomics of a 11″ are not that good for extended use. Also 64G or 128GB might not be sufficient storage for many users. However, If the MacBook Air can cater to your needs, it is a very well built computer and you will most likely end up being a very (very!) happy user – whether you’re a Mac OS or Windows 7 user.
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Oct 27, 2010
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AnandTech‘s review Edit

Traveling with the system is great however. You don’t need to take it out of your bag when going through airport security and it’s light enough that I hardly noticed I was carrying it. As I write this final paragraph in the dark cabin of a plane, I do still miss the backlit keyboard. Apple really should bring that back.
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Nov 06, 2010
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NotebookReview‘s review Edit

Conclusion While there is something about the Apple/Microsoft dichotomy that seems to bring out the worst in tech aficionados, it's hard to deny that the new MacBook Airs, especially the smaller, 11.6-inch model, have style. Holding one makes it easy to believe Apple's rhetoric about the future of computing: all solid state, no optical drives, no power cycling, standby times and more.
8.0 Rated at:

Published on:
Oct 28, 2010
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www.computeractive.co.uk‘s review Edit

The price is a big stumbling block, but this is a stunning portable computer.
8.0 Rated at:

Published on:
Dec 15, 2010
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Notebookcheck‘s review Edit

The 11" MacBook Air is an exceptional subnotebook. The case, input devices, and the graphics performance have yet to find an equal in this class. The antiquated Core 2 Duo SU9400 may be significantly slower than modern Core i5 ULV processors, but nevertheless there are no other notebooks in this weight class with faster processors. In addition to this, the inaudible system noise without load is also an impressive plus point.
8.5 Rated at:

Published on:
Dec 02, 2010
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TechRadar UK‘s review Edit

It might not be a notebook for everybody, but if you want something that's powerful, convenient and portable, it just might be the notebook for you.
9.0 Rated at:

Published on:
Nov 29, 2010
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PC Pro‘s review Edit

An incredible piece of engineering that squeezes just enough power and battery life from the skinniest chassis imaginable.
7.5 Rated at:

Published on:
Nov 19, 2010
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www.trustedreviews.com‘s review Edit

As much as the MacBook Air is a beautiful machine, you really do have to think carefully before buying one. There are myriad alternative laptops that are no less portable, and that almost universally offer better specs than the 11in Air. If, therefore, you’re the kind of person that cares purely about what you physically get for your money, this isn’t the system for you.
7.0 Rated at:

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Nov 26, 2010
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Digital Trends‘s review Edit

If you’re looking for a pint-sized notebook that won’t leave you itching for a full-sized computer the moment you leave the hotel room, empty out your piggy bank and step up to the 11.6-inch MacBook Air.
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Nov 09, 2010
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Engadget‘s review Edit

Make no mistake about it, the new MacBook Airs are very good laptops. What they lack in speed and power, they make up for in build quality and big time battery life. Add to that gorgeous displays, solid state storage, and the unquestionably stable OS X, and the concoction makes for a nearly irresistible offering... provided you've got the cash. When it comes to the 11.6-incher, it's hard to see it as our main laptop (emphasis on our): it's a great companion for bed, the TV, and short trips, but it's not quite enough to take the place of our MacBook Pro.
8.0 Rated at:

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Oct 26, 2010
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Gizmodo‘s review Edit

The 11-inch Air might be the first computer you can seriously take with you everywhere and almost never regret leaving your beefier machine at home. The pain of dropping a thousand dollars won't last for very long, either. At least, not after I sell my iPad.
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Nov 01, 2010
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Macworld‘s review Edit

People seeking a small, light system for writing and e-mail will find the $999 base model irresistible. Those who want to upgrade its drive, processor, and RAM will want to consider its small size versus the slightly larger 13-inch model, which comes equipped with a better set of specs. But while the 13-inch model is just as light and thin as the MacBook Air has ever been, it looks like a hog in comparison to the 11-inch model.
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Oct 26, 2010
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PC Advisor‘s review Edit

The 11-inch dynamo, the smallest and lightest laptop in Applehistory, the one with the £849 price tag, is quite possibly the most desirable laptop Apple has ever made. The release of the iPad made me wonder if I’d consider a Mac laptop as my constant travelling companion ever again; the release of the 11-inch MacBook Air proves that there’s still plenty of life left in the Mac after all.
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Oct 27, 2010
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www.trustedreviews.com‘s review Edit

All told, if you're looking for a truly tiny yet powerful laptop then the Apple MacBook 11.6in should go straight to the top of your list. We'll be getting a model in for review a soon so keep your eyes peeled for that. in the mean time, what do you think to the new MacBook Airs? Let us know in the comments, on Twitter, or on Facebook.
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Oct 27, 2010
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CNET Reviews‘s review Edit

Apple makes the MacBook Air both smaller and less expensive, creating an excellent ultraportable, but leaving out a few features along the way.
8.0 Rated at:

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Oct 25, 2010
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LAPTOP Magazine‘s review Edit

Apple said it would never make a netbook, and it hasn't. The 11-inch MacBook Air is a powerful ultraportable that makes other systems in its class look positively bloated. More important, this machine never keeps you waiting, thanks to the way it uses flash memory. We just wish the hinge for the display were a bit tighter to prevent unwanted movement. Some may prefer the new 13-inch MacBook Air ($1,299), which offers a higher-resolution screen, faster CPU, and a SD Card slot. If you're torn between Windows and Mac, the $899 Acer Timeline 1830T offers a much faster Core i7 processor and longer battery life but integrated graphics and a much less compelling design. But if you want the thinnest, lightest Mac experience ever, this Air will leave you elated.
8.0 Rated at:

Published on:
Oct 21, 2010
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SlashGear‘s review Edit

The MacBook Air is not the laptop for every user. Those looking to frequently edit HD multimedia will find its ULV processor limiting, while the downside to the speed and frugality of its flash storage is reduced capacity versus the 320GB and 500GB HDDs we’re seeing as standard on rival machines. Still, it’s not intended to be the notebook for all seasons.
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Oct 22, 2010
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MacNN‘s review Edit

The performance of the 11-inch MacBook Air, its form factor coupled with its bundled iLife suite of apps makes it a compelling purchase for many Mac fans as well as Windows switchers who either need a gradual easing-in with a notebook. As people who travel regularly but don't want the (slightly) added bulk of most notebooks or even the 13-inch MacBook Air, we've been waiting for Apple to make this notebook for a long time. The only real disappointments are the lack of a newer Intel Core processor and keyboard backlighting, but the 13-inch model does exist to at least address the first issue.
8.0 Rated at:

Published on:
Oct 24, 2010
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PC Magazine‘s review Edit

The Apple MacBook Air (11-inch) is the lightest, smallest laptop in Apple's inventory, but you'll have to give up certain luxuries and pay a hefty price for it.
7.0 Rated at:

Published on:
Oct 21, 2010
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computershopper‘s review Edit

The 2010 MacBook Air is a gold-standard laptop for demanding users seeking a powerful travel companion or others who want the media punch of iLife.
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Published on:
Oct 21, 2010
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