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- Reviews began at product announcement, well before the actual release
- Reviews are mixed, ranging from highly positive to highly negative
- Introduced: January 15, 2008
- Released: January 29, 2008
- Hard drive comes with Mac OS X v10.5 and iLife 08
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This page features reviews for the MacBook Air, the ultra-thin notebook from Apple. Initial reviews for this product were mixed; some critics were thrilled with the dimensions and weight, while others bemoan the permanent battery and the lack of USB ports. Many reviews take both positives and negatives into account, and have a neutral verdict.
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Comments and Reviews
- "The problem is that in the quest for small size and ultimate lightness, a number of sacrifices are made."—AnandTechAnandTech: The MacBook Air: Thoroughly Reviewed
- "It might set you back a few extra bucks, but you'll be the coolest kid on your block."—Entertainment WeeklyEntertainment Weekly: MacBook Air Review: Thin is In
- "On one hand they offer a super thin, lightweight design, but on the other they take away ports and give you a permanent battery."—NoteBook ReviewNoteBook Review: Apple MacBook Air Review
- "The MacBook Air is a strong entry in the race to build a green PC."—IT World CanadaIT World Canada: MacBook Air gets rave review from Greenpeace
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MacBook Air Reviews Questions
What is the significance of MacBook Air to the users? 2 AnswersThe MacBook Air is a limited use machine. The fact that it is extremely expensive and does not integrate an optical drive makes the price stand out. If you have... read more
Where to get a new keyboard for my MacBook Air? 3 AnswersI found one on eBay for you: http://tinyurl.com/d6mn5f It's not a German keyboard though. But it is only 69.99 so it's a good compromise to save over 100$. Hop... read more
Is the new MacBook Pro worth the upgrade? 2 AnswersBeware of the trackpad problems. If you type a lot, you may have issues with the trackpad causing cursor jumping and text selection and deleting. Since this is ... read more -
MacBook Air Downsides
- Mahalo's Guide to MacBook Air Negatives
- AnandTech: The Truth about MacBook Air Battery Life (February 7, 2008)
- BroadbandReports.com: Apple Disappoints with MacBook Air (January 31, 2008)
- Detroit Free Press: Has Apple flubbed with the MacBook Air? (January 29, 2008)
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