Apple MacBook Air laptop review

Can Apple impress with its ultraportable laptop?

Apple MacBook Air laptop. Hardware, Laptops, Apple, Intel 0

Reviewer: Stephen Patrick
Review Date: 18 February 2008
Manufacturer: Apple
Price as reviewed: £2028
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6/10

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The good: Super slim, cutting-edge technology
The bad: Sealed battery, limited connectivity
Verdict: It is an amazing piece of engineering but there are far too many sacrifices to make this the perfect notebook

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