MacBook Air

Cisco Cheng of PC Magazine has published an early preview of the newly announced Apple MacBook Air here on PC Mag’s website. Here are some key observations noted in the article:

  • Black illuminated keyboard
  • Keyboard is comfortable to type on
  • Completely recyclable aluminum casing
  • Touchpad is the “largest I’ve ever seen on any ultraportable”
  • 1 USB port - yeah I think that’s lame too
  • No FrontRow sensor and remote - good riddance - there’s no need for that on the Air
  • Could the CPU be one of the new Intel low-voltage Penryn processors?
  • Non-user upgradable battery although you can buy a new one for $129 and Apple will replace it for you

Here’s the early verdict:

The MacBook Air is officially the thinnest laptop, and the lightest of those with a 13-inch screen. But there were compromises that had to be made.

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