Apple MacBook Air
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PC Makers Embracing Ultrabooks
Mobile Edge Blog &bull Jan 24, 2012
Ultrabooks are popping up everywhere. Most all PC manufacturers are coming up with their own signature design. But at the end of the day, they all seem to be following suit to Apple's sleek form factor. The MacBook Air was… Full Story »
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CES 2012 Wrap-Up: Everything You Need to Know
Mobile Technology News on Laptop Magazine &bull Jan 18, 2012
The 2012 Consumer Electronics Show is over, but so many tech news stories, product showcases, and software announcements came from the convention that you're almost guaranteed to have missed something. If you take a look at our wrap-up guides, you… Full Story »
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Deal of the Day: Lenovo IdeaPad U300s Ultrabook for $1424
LaptopMag.com Blog &bull Jan 14, 2012
A lot of computer-makers have been taking their best shots to top the leader of the thin and light: the majestic Macbook Air (up there). That group of computers is known as the ultrabook family, and the IdeaPad U300 is… Full Story »
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Henge Docks Introduces Vertical Dock for the MacBook Air
Mobile Technology News on Laptop Magazine &bull Jan 10, 2012
LAS VEGAS - Adding to a good-looking line of docking stations, Henge Docks announced a similar solution for the 11-and 13-inch versions of the Apple MacBook Air at CES 2012. The Henge Dock cleans up desk space with a cord-locking… Full Story »
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Vizio Crashes the PC Party: Hands on with the Company's Ultra-Thin, Minimalist-Friendly Notebooks
LaptopMag.com Blog &bull Jan 10, 2012
LAS VEGAS - In an unusual move for a manufacturer of teleVizion sets and audio devices, Vizio announced three new Windows this week. The systems-a 15.6-inch full size notebook, and two ultra-thin lightweight machines that measure in at 14 and 15-inches-look very much like the Apple MacBook Air or one of that system's many competitors but they also manage to distinguish themselves in design as well. Not… Full Story »
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Tech to Watch 2012: Year of the Ultrabook
LaptopMag.com Blog &bull Jan 3, 2012
When it comes to laptops, 2012 is the year of the Ultrabook. Designed to compete against the MacBook Air but also tablets, Ultrabooks are superthin, resume from sleep almost instantly, and last nearly all day on a charge. And with second-generation Intel Core processors under the hood-and a new CPU… Full Story »
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HP Folio 13 Ultrabook Has Ultra-long Battery Life
Mobile Technology News on Laptop Magazine &bull Jan 3, 2012
Windows users on the hunt for a MacBook Air alternative should find solace in the HP Folio 13, HP's first Ultrabook. With nearly 8 hours of battery life in our tests, this machine has the most endurance in its class,… Full Story »
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HP Envy Spectre Video Leaked, MacBook Air Killer Coming to CES?
LaptopMag.com &bull Jan 3, 2012
It's quite the stunner. HP has sent us a video starring what looks to be a consumer-oriented Ultrabook to complement its business-class Folio 13. Approved by the FCC in late December, the Envy Spectre 14 stars looks to be a… Full Story »
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Ultrabooks and notebooks to become indistinguishable next year
Liliputing &bull Dec 21, 2011
Today's ultrabooks are thin and light laptops which weigh around 3 pounds or less, have the latest Intel processors, solid state disks, and quick-boot and fast resume technology. Most of them have screens that are 13.3 inches or smaller. Intel… Full Story »
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MacBook Air vs. Ultrabooks
Laptop News on PC Magazine &bull Dec 21, 2011
In the last few months, we've seen four new laptops enter the ultrabook arena: the Acer Aspire S3 ($899.99 direct, 3.5 stars), Asus Zenbook UX31-RSL8 ($1099 direct, 4 stars), Toshiba Portege Z835-P330 ($799.99 list, 3.5 stars), and Lenovo IdeaPad U300s ($1,495 list, 4 stars). These new contenders have taken on the MacBook Air 13-inch directly, competing over everything from price to processing power, and… Full Story »
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Best Gear of the Year 2011
LaptopMag.com Blog &bull Dec 19, 2011
We combed through more than 350 reviews to pick out the most innovative and smartly designed devices of the year. The result is 9 laptops, 7 smartphones, 5 tablets, and 5 accessories-all of which bring a special combination of design,… Full Story »
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Research and Markets: SSD Insights - The Catalyst
Business Wire Technology News &bull Dec 14, 2011
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b47ac5/ssd_insights_the) has announced the addition of the "SSD Insights - The Catalyst" report to their offering. This latest SSD updates the examines Apple's new MacBook Air announcement and its implications for the SSD market. In the… Full Story »
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Apple to Dominate Global PC Market in 2012
Laptop News on PC Magazine &bull Dec 12, 2011
Also, while Microsoft, Intel, and their partners are excited about ultrabooks, their current pricing is too high for consumers. The good news is that by the end of 2012, we could see some really solid ultrabooks for as low as… Full Story »
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The Best Notebooks of the Year: 2011 Edition
Mobile Technology News on Laptop Magazine &bull Dec 8, 2011
Though tablets and smartphones stole the spotlight this year, we reviewed some of the best notebooks we've ever tested in the past 12 months. From the super-slim, fast-booting MacBook Air 13-inch to the speed record-breaking Alienware M17x, this was a… Full Story »
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LandingZone MacBook Air Docking Station
Laptops on TechFresh &bull Dec 5, 2011
The LandingZone is a docking station for the Apple MacBook Air. The dock provides four USB 2.0 ports, a 10/100T Ethernet port, a Mini DisplayPort and a locking port to secure your precious MacBook Air. The LandingZone supports both the… Full Story »
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Deals of the Day (12-02-11)
Liliputing &bull Dec 2, 2011
Thinking about picking up an ultrabook, but turned off by the high price? Apple is selling first generation MacBook Air models for as little as $699 right now. For that price you get a super-thin and light notebook with an… Full Story »
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Upcoming 15-inch Apple MacBook Air
Laptops on TechFresh &bull Nov 30, 2011
Apple will refresh its MacBook Air family with new 11.6-inch, 13.3-inch and 15-inch models in the first quarter of 2012. Word has it that Apple will lower the price of its existing MacBook Air before launching its new series in… Full Story »
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Report: Apple to Launch 15-Inch MacBook Air in Early 2012
Mobile Technology News on Laptop Magazine &bull Nov 28, 2011
As usual, Apple is laying low amidst Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, but that doesn't mean the company isn't making headlines. Since rumors about a 15-inch MacBook Air surfaced two weeks ago, more tipsters have provided info that suggests… Full Story »
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Toshiba Portege Z835-P330
Laptop News on PC Magazine &bull Nov 22, 2011
The Z835-P330's solid feel is especially surprising given its size (0.6 by 12.4 by 8.9 inches, HWD) and weightjust 2.4 pounds. That's a half-pound lighter than the 2.9-pound Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (Thunderbolt) ($1,299.99 direct, 4 stars), Acer Aspire S3 (2.94 pounds), and far lighter than the Asus Zenbook UX31 (2.86 pounds). The chiclet-style keyboard is made of plastic, while the palm rest is brushed magnesium, with a plastic deck. The keyboard uses the same island-style keys seen on Acer Aspire S3, but the Z835-P330's keys have a black glossy finish to them, which I didn't care for. The keys… Full Story »
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HP's 13-inch Ultrabook: The HP Folio Hands-On
Laptop Reviews on Notebook Review &bull Nov 16, 2011
If you read our Toshiba ultrabook review, you'll find that we declared it winner of the first rounds of these budding ultrabook wars, thanks in parts to its super light weight, outstanding port selection and generally good design, not to mention price. HP's new 13-inch Folio strikes many of those same chords, making this a contender in the fight. The Folio 13 is a clear… Full Story »
