If there’s one thing Apple gets right aside from beautifully designed products, it’s beautifully designed packaging. Together with the SSD drives, all of this adds up to a tiny package that promises extremely good performance. The 11″ and 13″ MacBook Air models reviewed here are the latest 2011 models with the Intel's Core i5 processors and 4GB RAM, which grant a huge boost in performance over the older Core Duo models introduced in late-2010.īoth models were loaded with 4GB RAM, the maximum amount these Airs can take. 11″ and 13″ Models with Intel Core i5 Processors Now with that out of the way, let’s get to the review. To learn how you can help support visit the page Buy Yourself Something Nice.

In exchange, I'm kept stocked up on tea, and every once in a while I treat myself to a Chipotle rice bowl thanks to you buying through my affiliate links. If you find this review helpful, please consider buying your next photo gear purchase from B&H,, or any of my other my affiliate links. The 11″ and 13″ MacBook Airs tested in this review was provided by B&H, where I personally buy all my camera gear. Here's my report on the mid-2011 11″ and 13″ MacBook Air and how these new ultralight Macs stand up to the rigors of photography. With such a petite form factor and finally some real muscle inside, the new MacBook Airs stands to a petite powerhouses. I've used these new Macs in the field and on the road for the last 6 weeks. In particular, both the 11″ and 13″ models of the MacBook Air have been updated with dual core Intel Core i5 processors, which offer a surprising amount of power for even large file exports. With the mid-2011 refresh, the design of the MacBook Airs remains largely unchanged, but with real and substantial changes under the hood. However, lack of processing power limited their true usefulness in the field. After the major refresh of the MacBook Air line in late 2010, the 11″ and 13″ ultralights became objects of interest for photographers looking for the ultimate in mobile editing.

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