Customers appreciate the MacBook Air's ease of use, lightweight design, and performance. Many also highlight its long battery life and convenient size. While some users wish for more storage, the positive feedback on other features outweighs this concern. Overall, the positive comments regarding the laptop's usability and portability are prominent.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Perfect replacement for old laptops
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After using laptops for more than 12 years, this is my first macbook. Trying to get familiarized with new ios. Probablt it's just a matter of time before I get used to it.
Quite fast in boot times compared to Windows.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Highly recommended
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No worries about malware o viruses
Highly recommended
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good computer
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
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I’ve had this computer for almost two years now and it works wonderful! The only downside is that sometimes it does overheat when in different surfaces. Make sure to put a case on it because it scratches easily.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love this good computer
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Awesome you can do anything you want with this computer
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Laptop love
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My daughter loves this laptop! She uses for school, but some fun personal time as well!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
WARNING: No USB 3.0 Ports
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
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A decent entry level laptop, but the huge drawback is that there are no USB 3.0 ports. It only has 2 USB-C type ports and one headphone jack. This means you can't extend the view of displays (only mirror).
In addition, if you have content stored on a traditional hard drive, or want to get photos from your DSLR flash drive, be prepared to get an adapter which will stick out from the laptop about an inch
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great computer
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This Mackbook air is a great computer and is perfect for school.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
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Excellent computer and apple is best services you can buy
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product at a great price from a great store
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Very satisfied with my purchase and customer service!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy accessible
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Good laptop for the students. Make the things easy.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for everyday work
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Easy to take with you on the go. Has great storage
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Venom
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Enjoyed Venom. I love Tom Hardy movies. Even though you know it isn’t real it looks pretty scary. It has a good plot you will enjoy creature being the good guy
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Not easy to switch from an old computer to a MAC.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I like the key board it’s more comfortable for my small hands
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
It's working great
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I just love my MacBook air laptop, it's working perfect.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Even in 2017, the Air does pack a decent punch!
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Let me begin by acknowledging that there is nothing that's not already said about a MacBook Air. Having said that, here are my two cents about the latest iteration of this classic MacBook.
Let me begin with some of the things that I love:
- The build quality: I mean, hands down, Apple has nailed it when it comes to designing and building laptops. The design is just perfect and light enough to carry and sturdy enough to resist easy damage at the same time. I have no complaints here! I do a ton of writing on my laptop, and I am happy with the keyboard of this computer as well.
- The MacOS: Say what you will, but when it comes to a refined, uniform and snappy performance, MacOS is the boss. Everything is uniform and aesthetically pleasing. Furthermore, there so many apps on the Mac Store that not having a software is a moot point for most users.
-The performance: Although Apple uses some dated chips on this line of laptops, the MacBook Air still maintains one of the snappiest laptops out there. I have had no issues with general browsing and light Photoshop work on this laptop. I can't comment on the video editing aspect of it as I don't ever edit videos on my laptop. If your needs are general browsing, email, word processing, occasional photo editing, etc., this notebook is more than capable of doing it.
-Battery life: I get around 10-12 hours on a consistent basis depending on what I am doing. If you are doing light browsing, office work and occasional video or two, you are looking at 12 hours, no problem.
Now for the bad. Well, there are a couple of issues that I do have with this laptop.
- The screen: It is 2017 for god's sake! Can't you stick a 1080p screen on a MacBook Air, Apple?! God! The mediocrity of the screen stings even more as the laptop is not what you might call a 'budget' laptop. So, if you are looking for a sharp screen with a decent color gamut, look elsewhere.
-No upgrades: Another thing that bothers me about this laptop is that you can't upgrade anything, nothing, zilch, nada! So, make sure you pick the configuration you want before buying it.
-Games: Just one word- Hopeless! But I get it, you are not buying this laptop if you are a serious gamer, so I can let it slide.
-The Apple Tax: This thing is, simply put, overpriced. It would be a great buy if it were $300 cheaper. But, if you want Apple ecosystem, this is your cheapest option.
In conclusion; do I recommend this laptop? If you overlook the poor screen and the Apple tax, then yes! It is a great work machine, and if you are a college student or a professional who uses office software and stuff, you would be happy with this notebook. It does an excellent job if you are not asking too much of it. However, if you need more horsepower, this might not be an ideal machine for you.
Hope this helps!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best price for product
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I've been waiting for this model to go on sale at Best Buy for a while now and it finally did! I did in-store pick up and it was fast and easy - no wait time and the associate had my computer right behind her ready to go. This model is the newer one with 8GB of RAM versus the previous 4GB. For everyday users, I don't think you need that much RAM to begin with but it doesn't hurt. It's perfect for everyday tasks like sending emails, surfing the web, and streaming movies from websites. The Air model is extremely thin and light but it's not flimsy by any means! The aluminum is rigid and it looks great. The only thing I would caution about is dropping hard objects on it as it will create a dent. Battery life is great and the included charger is still the MagSafe version so if you accidentally trip on your power cable you won't bring down your entire computer because the power cable will simply disconnect from the computer. Apple released a new operating system recently and this computer has no trouble running it. Start up is extremely fast - less than 10 seconds and you're on your way to surfing the web!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Performance, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
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I recently purchased the MacBook Air with 13.3" display and I am very happy with the purchase. I've never had a Mac Before but it was very easy to get used to the layout. The laptop is very slim and easy to transport, and it runs very smoothly.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Performance, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great laptop
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Best value for money. Light, amazing battery life, great durability, and impressive performance! I've been using the Air series for the past 7 years and I love it! It is extremely reliable, great battery durability, and very lightweight.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Ease of use, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Apple - MacBook Air - Love it!
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I ordered this for school purposes. I have used mac products before and I am impressed with this one. I am not a computer guru, but I know my way around both mac and windows.
Pros:
-Brilliant display. It's very bright. The keyboard is lit so that helps with late night homework.
- Easy to learn and navigate. Even with non-apple products. I downloaded word and it works great on this mac, as does PowerPoint.
- Lightweight. This thing is so easy to carry. In my undergrad I had a traditional laptop, and it was so heavy to carry on campus. I have this one in a small sleeve and it is very easy to transport back and forth.
- Quiet - this thing does not make a lot of noise when typing. The key stroke isn't as deep, so the click isn't as loud, which is nice when you're in class taking notes.
- Excellent sound system - its speakers are clear and LOUD. Great for when you just have to have an impromptu dance party while making dinner with your kids :)
- Good battery life - I use this thing daily, and have to charge it about once a week, maybe twice a week depending on how much late night surfing I'm doing.
- Fast - it has great processing time. I'm constantly taking pictures on my phone and airdropping them to the MacBook Air (what can I say, my cloud is already full!). It takes literally seconds for this thing to download 35+ pictures.
- it has a USB port still. The newer MacBook Pro does not, which would drive me nuts!
Cons
I will say it can be a bit cumbersome to use the pad. I like a traditional mouse better, but this is easily resolved by attaching a wireless mouse (which I have for this computer - thank you USB port!)
It doesn't have a CD drive (bummer for watching dvds/playing cds)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Performance, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Laptop Ecosystem for the Price!
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Typically a Desktop PC running Windows 10, I was actually debating between Apple Mac OS Vs PixelBook with Chrome OS since they were both in the same price range and competitive for my needs in laptop.
I needed a laptop for school and basic things like Browser, Office, Videos, & Music Streaming while I'm away from home. I also wanted something light, slim, professional looking, and portable.
I am also a music producer, and experimented by running Ableton Live 10 on the Air. I was surprised how well Ableton Live 10 runs for the specs! It can't hold up to some of the more beefier plugins for music production (as expected), but still can ran a good chunk of stuff simultaneously. This is something I could never do on Chrome OS, and it's nice to have that flexibility to record ideas on the go. I appreciate the ports it has too, for many of Apple products are getting rid of more and more ports. 9.3/10 for the price range & for getting into the Apple Ecosystem without breaking the bank.