After the cheapest, comes the thinnest! Apple computers have launched the world’s thinnest laptop, measuring a mere 0.16" - 0.76". Aptly named Macbook Air, this slim piece of technology weighs around 3 pounds or 1.36 kg. The thin laptop comes with a 13.3 inch LED backlit display, backlit keyboard, 1.6GHz or 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 80 GB 1.8-inch hard drive, five hours of battery life, etc.
Though ‘Thin is in’, it is not cheap. The thinnest notebook of the world is there for you to take home at a cool 96,100 bucks (rupees). Apple MacBook Air will become available in the India market through Apple authorized resellers and dealers. However, it will be another two weeks before you can purchase the product. Apple notebook is thinnest, but not smallest. It has a full size keyboard and a 13-inch display.
Apple MacBook Air is 0.76 inches high and measures just 0.16 inches at its thinnest point. The screen of the notebook is LED-backlit and has a glossy look. Even its keyboard has been backlit. The best part is that it is energy efficient and will help you save a lot of electricity. For those who like to see people while talking, Apple MacBook Air, with its built-in video camera, provides video-conferencing option too.
With its latest notebook, Apple plans to ensure smooth working for the customers. MacBook Air has an Intel Core 2 Duo processor to boast of. It comes packed with 2GB memory and 80 GB 1.8 inch hard drive, along with the latest Wi-Fi technology and Bluetooth. To save you the inconvenience of charging the notebook time and again, Apple has ensured that its battery lasts up to five hours. You can even transfer your data from your Old Mac to the new one with the latter’s migration Assistant software.
Apple MacBook Air has been equipped with iLife’08, through which you can easily share photos and videos online. Keeping in mind environmental concerns, Apple has used recyclable materials and parts in its new product. The enclosure is aluminum one, while the LCD display is mercury-free and has an arsenic-free glass. Last, but not the least, Apple MacBook Air comes with Time Capsule, a wireless backup for all Macs. In short, the notebook is not only stylish, but also ‘Value for Money’.
