The Apple MacBook Air 13″ 2012 edition is a bestselling 2012 laptop from Apple that received positive reviews for it’s stunningly thin and lightweight design, exceptional battery life, snappy boot times, top quality touchpad, and great audio quality along with a $100 price cut on the previous years model and improved hardware performance. On the down side some reviewers cited a low display resolution, average graphics performance, lack of storage, and not many aesthetic changes the 2011 models as potential pitfalls. All in all the Macbook Air of 2012 continues Apples legacy of streamlined ultra-slick (albeit pricey) laptops.
- Processor: Intel Core i5 1.8GHz
- Display Size: 13.3 inch
- RAM: 4GB DDR3
- Operating System: Mac OS X v10.8 Mountain Lion
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Critic Reviews
- LaptopMag June 14, 2012
Apple makes the quintessential ultraportable notebook even better by giving the MacBook Air faster performance and longer battery life.
Read full review - CNet June 18, 2012
This year's MacBook Air opts for gradual improvements rather than anything revolutionary, but lowered prices continue to make it the go-to mainstream recommendation for any MacBook owner-to-be.
Read full review - TheVerge June 21, 2012
If you bought last year's Air, I'm not sure there's enough here to make you want to upgrade, but if you're in the market for a new laptop and don't need the power (or the price tag) of the new Pro, you'd be hard-pressed to do better than the Air.
Read full review - PCMag June 15, 2012
The new Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (Mid 2012) is a simple upgrade of the class-leading line, with a $100 price drop.
Read full review - Notebookcheck August 14, 2012
Basically, Apple's MacBook Air 13 2012 remains what it was – a very good subnotebook with a very high quality claim.
Read full review - TrustedReviews July 4, 2012
Apple has updated what was already one of the better ultraportable laptops on the market to keep it competitive, with a downright impressive set of specification upgrades and (in theory) some of the best connectivity going thanks to its dual USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt combination.
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Full Specifications
| Processor | Intel Core i5 1.8GHz [View Benchmarks] |
|---|---|
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4000 [View Benchmarks] |
| Graphics Type | Integrated |
| RAM | 4GB DDR3 |
| Operating System | Mac OS X v10.8 Mountain Lion |
| Battery Life | 7 hours |
| Hard Drive 1 | 128 SSD |
| Display Size | 13.3 inch |
| Display Type | TN |
| Display Resolution | 1440 x 900 |
| Connectivity | Headphone Output|Thunderbolt|USB 2.0|USB 3.0 |
| Additional Features | Backlit Keyboard|Built-InWebcam|HD Display|Memory Card Reader |
