Macbook Air

13-inch MacBook Air unboxing and first impression

By Rene Ritchie, Wednesday, Jun 19, 2013 a 2:25 am

I caved. Throughout WWDC 2013 I swore I wouldn't buy one of Apple's new, Haswell-based MacBook Airs. I was firmly committed to waiting for a Haswell-based 13-inch MacBook Pro instead -- which is pretty much the only realistic Retina MacBook Air for the near-future -- and I wasn't going to be tempted. But who're we kidding? Roughly the moment I got back to Montreal I went over to my local Apple Store and asked for the highest end 13-inch MacBook Air they had in inventory. And it turned out that was pretty much the highest end 13-inch MacBook Air configurable...

New MacBook Air uses screaming fast PCIe SSD

By Peter Cohen, Wednesday, Jun 12, 2013 a 1:27 pm

The new Mac Pro isn't the only new Mac model with PCIe-based Solid State Drive storage. The new MacBook Air, which began shipping this week as soon as it was introduced on stage at WWDC, also uses the technology, according to Ben Lovejoy at 9to5Mac.

New MacBook Air 13-inch teardown reveals larger battery and smaller SSD

By Richard Devine, Wednesday, Jun 12, 2013 a 6:07 am

Unveiling the new line of Haswell powered MacBook Air's at WWDC 2013, Apple touted some really impressive battery life, and in part at least, some of that may be down to a larger battery. The folks at iFixit got hold of a new 13-inch Air and did their thing on it, and revealed a couple of interesting facts about what lies inside.

Should you buy a new MacBook Air now, or wait for a new MacBook Pro later?

By Peter Cohen, Tuesday, Jun 11, 2013 a 10:03 pm

At WWDC yesterday Apple introduced new MacBook Air models. They left out new MacBook Pros, which some folks were expecting, which may throw a wrench in your buying plans. Is it better off to get a MacBook Air now, get a MacBook Pro now, or wait until Apple revises the MacBook Pro? Let's weigh the options.

Comparing Apple's old and new MacBook Air models

By Peter Cohen, Monday, Jun 10, 2013 a 7:34 pm

Apple introduced new MacBook Airs at WWDC today. The new MacBooks Air are faster, more power efficient, and in some cases, cheaper than their predecessors. And they're shipping now, so if you've been waiting to get one, now's the time.

New MacBook Airs announced featuring Haswell chips, better battery life and faster Wi-Fi

By Allyson Kazmucha, Monday, Jun 10, 2013 a 2:00 pm

Apple has just announced the new MacBook Air at WWDC 2013. The new MacBook Airs are still available in 11 and 13 inch models but will feature new Haswell chip technology which means better battery life. They'll also boast faster graphics performance and 802.11ac WiFi networking.

New MacBook Airs seem certain for WWDC debut

By Peter Cohen, Wednesday, Jun 5, 2013 a 5:49 pm

Intel rolled out its fourth generation of Intel Core processors this week (the chips formerly known as Haswell), and vendors have wasted no time getting word out about their plans - Sony, for example, has already introduced new ultrabooks with the new chips inside, though they're not expected to ship quite yet. We won't know for sure what Apple has up its sleeve until next Monday, when Tim Cook takes the stage, but MacBook Airs seem certain for a Haswell refresh, according to Mark Gurman at 9to5Mac.

Leaked SKUs point to possible MacBook refresh at WWDC

By Joseph Keller, Monday, Jun 3, 2013 a 10:15 pm

ew Apple product stock keeping units (SKU) have leaked that indicate that at least one of Apple's MacBook lines is about to receive an update. Though nothing is definitive, 9to5Mac believes that these SKUs point to a refresh for both the MacBook Air or the MacBook Pro with Retina display.

Moshi introduces the new Codex case for the Retina MacBook Pro and MacBook Air

By Richard Devine, Thursday, May 23, 2013 a 12:29 pm

Popular accessory maker Moshi is back, with a pair of new protective cases for the Retina MacBook Pro and the MacBook Air. The cases are the second generation in Moshi's Codex line of MacBook cases and will be available for both sizes of MacBook Air, and both sizes of Retina MacBook Pro.

Battle of the 13-inch MacBooks: Which one wins?

By Peter Cohen, Friday, May 17, 2013 a 5:20 pm

If you're shopping for a new 13-inch laptop, you may have noticed that Apple's product line in that category is a bit more crowded than in other spots. The company has three distinct 13-inch models - the MacBook Air, the MacBook Pro and the MacBook Pro with Retina Display. Which model should you get? Let's compare, but let me warn you at the outset: I think you should wait.