Apple MacBook Air Thunderbolt 13-inch Review, Specs and Price

Apple MacBook Air Thunderbolt 13-inch

Apple MacBook Air Thunderbolt 13-inch is loaded with new features on its specs to be a significant performance improvement over the previous Air 13-inch i.e.: an Intel Core i5 processor, standard memory configuration to 4GB, and having a new graphics subsystem. And still, it brings unique Apple features like and Thunderbolt high-speed data transfer technology, backlit keyboard, attractive design, and lightweight construction. This 13-inch system only weighs at 2.9 pounds, makes it a king in ultrathin and ultraportable laptop category. Apple MacBook Air Thunderbolt 13-inch price is offered at $1,299 (direct). It also loaded with recently introduced Apple OS, Mac OS X Lion. With $300 higher, it has better system than MacBook Air Thunderbolt 11-inch ( price $999 direct).


Apple MacBook Air Thunderbolt 13-inch system is supported by a low-voltage processor: 1.7GHz Core i5-2557 processor - Sandy Bridge platform. Its memory configuration is uprgared from 2GB on series to be 4GB. On PCMark Vantage testing, it scored at 3186 points. Apple MacBook Air Thunderbolt 13-inch graphical performace is supported by Intel HD Graphics 3000. But its performace is not better than  integrated Nvidia graphics placed in previous MacBook Air.

Apple MacBook Air Thunderbolt 13-inch doen't bring significant changes to the design from its predecessor. A lightning bolt icon next to the mini-DisplayPort as a sign of 2011 MacBook Air. Its ultrathin profile body is measured at 0.68 inches (in the back) and 0.11 inches (at the front bezel). Its the most ultraportables laptop. It weighs at 2.9 pounds, which falls to Sony Z214GX (2.5 pounds). Apple MacBook Air Thunderbolt 13-inch enclosure is made from iconic aluminum Unibody construction to supports it slim and strong. Apple MacBook Air Thunderbolt 13-inch has 13.3-inch widescreen with 1,440-by-900 maximum resolution. This resolution is the best in 13 inch category. It screen is brilliance and sharp which surpassed only by the number of pixels it packs in. For more details, Please see the full specs below :

Apple MacBook Air Thunderbolt 13-inch features and full specs :

Processor	1.7GHz Intel Core i5-2557M
Operating System	Mac OS X 10.7 - Mac OS X Lion
Video Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 3000
Memory	4 GB DDR3
Display	13.3 inches widescreen displays 1,440-by-900 maximum resolution
Hard Drive	SSD 128 GB
Optical Drive	none
Network	integrated 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 no wired networking connection
Ports	Thunderbolt technology on Mini DisplayPort jack, two USB ports, SD slot, an audio jack
Weight	2.9 pounds
Battery	50WH battery up to 5 hours 46 minutes
Audio	stereo speakers
Price	$1,299 (direct)