Apple MacBook holds center stage with the latest version of Air known to run longer, faster and to cost less at the same time. Showcased at $999 in the US, the 13 inch 2014 release of MacBook Air is a good $100 less than last year’s model.
Features of 2014 MacBook Air
2014 MacBook Air, launched MacBook Air in April, houses a 1.4GHz Intel Core i5 processor, improved HD5000 graphics Haswell-generation CPU with the added benefit of 802.11ac WiFi, the latest in future wireless routers. With 4GB 1,600MHZ DDR3 SDRAM, and 128 GB SSD storage capacity, the 11inch and 13inch Air Books run on OSX 10.9.3 Mavericks operating system.
Sleek design
Set in iconic Apple style, the 2014 – 13 and 11 inch MacBook Air devices sport classic aluminum sleek bodies. As slim as 0.11-0.68 inches, the latest Air designs are thinner and lighter without having compromised on keyboard footprint. The unibody aluminum construction retains a majority of previous Air models released from 2010, till date.
Rigid, durable and dependable, the highlight of 2014 MacBook Air is it’s durability in design, even when subject to somewhat rugged and rough use. Features like the trackpad and backlit keyboard remain the same as 2013 models.
Equipped with multi-touch gestures, the trackpad continues to be the most comfortable, responsive, and user-friendly system available in laptops today. MacBook Air lends a seamless way to switch between personalized desktops, windows and applications with simple three-four finger gestures on the trackpad.
Display features
The 2014 Air trumps its predecessor in terms of higher resolution display in 1,440×900 pixels. The 11.6 inch Air model displays a 16:9 widescreen, unlike the 13inch version. Both models however, incorporate an antiglare coating that increases resolution display, and decreases mirror effect common to most laptops.
However, one of the key improvements in the 2014 Air model is its increased battery life. Several people would buy the 2014 Air solely based on its battery life, which runs to about 16 hours 26 minutes, on offline video playback. An impressive time to beat, the battery life on a 2014 Air models matches that of iPads or tablets.
Although MacBook Air models released in 2014 are quite similar to the 2013 versions, they out perform their predecessors in battery life, portability and durability. With features on par with the latest iPads, chances more people opt for the convenience of an added keyboard in the 11 inch 2014 Air is high. Well suited for mainstream use, in addition to being incredibly travel friendly, the MacBook Air is also a great computer laptop option.