Apple MacBook Air 11-Inch (2015) Review

Its 2015 Apple MacBook Air 11 inch ($899 according to tests) is focused on ultraportability. The model this year gets an update to the CPU from last year's model however, while the stablemate that won Editors' Choice it's the new Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, is designed to appeal to more people and users, the ultraportable 11-inch has a few compromises to make it even slimmer and lighter. It has a battery life of 11.5 hours, but thanks to its Intel Core i5 processor, it can speed through tasks that would bog down a system with an Intel Core M processor. MacBook Air 11-inch MacBook Air 11-inch is a fantastic laptop for commuters and is a must-have on your list if you're always moving.

Apple MacBook Air (11-inch, 2011) Specs

Bluetooth

  Bluetooth 2.1+EDR

Brand

  Apple

CPU

  1.6-GHz Intel Core i5-2467M

Company Website

  http://www.apple.com

Display Size

  11.6

Graphics Card

  Intel HD Graphics 3000

Hard Drive Size

  256GB

Hard Drive Speed

  n/a

Hard Drive Type

  Flash

Native Resolution

  1366x768

Operating System

  OS X 10.7 (Lion)

Optical Drive

  None

Optical Drive Speed

  n/a

Ports (excluding USB)

  Thunderbolt/mini DisplayPort, Headphone/Mic

RAM

  4GB

RAM Upgradable to

  4GB

Size

  11.8 7.6 x 7.6 7 0.11-0.68 inches

Touchpad Size

  4.1 x 2.5

USB Ports

  2

Video Memory

  384MB

Weight

  2.4 pounds

Wi-Fi

  802.11a/b/g/n

Wi-Fi Model

  Broadcom

Design and Features

The all-aluminum surface on the MacBook Air 11-inch looks familiar it's because the style has changed since its introduction in the year 2010. It's 7.5 inches long and 11.8 wide. The thickness ranges from 0.68 inches at towards the rear to 0.11 inches on the front. It weighs 2.38 pounds which is slightly heavier than the previous year's version (2.31 grams). It's significantly lighter and smaller than ultraportables such as the Zenbook UX305FA from Asus as well as the HP EliteBook Folio1020 however, both are smaller.



The 12-inch MacBook is touted as the slimmest Apple laptop, however it has to sacrifice I/O ports in exchange for trimming some millimeters. It is important to note it is that MacBook Air 11-inch's Intel Core i5 processor requires the help of a fan to stay cool, whereas the smaller laptops above come with Intel Core M processors that do not need active cooling.

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Ports are the same as the previous MacBook Air. On the left are two headset ports, a headset jack microphones as well as an MagSafe 2 power jack as well as an USB 3.0 port. On the right side, you'll find an Thunderbolt 2 port and a second USB 3.0 port. This isn't the greatest selection however it's still superior to the MacBook with just one USB-C port. The HP Folio 1020 provide a wider range of ports thanks to their bigger sides panels. You'll require an adapter cable to connect HDMI or other display connectors, however the Thunderbolt port functions just well with mini-DisplayPort monitors. Wireless connectivity is available via integrated 802.11ac Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth 4.0.

Similar to its counterpart of 13 inches as well, the keyboard keys of the 11.-inch MacBook Air's chiclet-like, backlit keyboard feel great and multitouch gestures operate well on the trackpad covered with glass. The trackpad isn't equipped with the Force-Click capabilities in Apple's 13-inch MacBook as well as it's not compatible with the Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch, however, it's not available in a majority of third-party software. As with all Mac laptops Air, the Air does not have a touchscreen display, but considering it's true that OS X doesn't support touch gestures, it's not a major issue.

Performance

The system comes with an 1.6GHz Intel Core i5-5250U processor that is integrated with Intel HD Graphics 6000. The performance of multimedia was excellent as we were able to complete our Handbrake test in just 2 minutes 49 seconds, and the Adobe Photoshop CS6 test in 5:13. Both scores are better that other laptops, including the Dell XPS 13 Touch (2:58 on Handbrake 5:54 on CS6) as well as the Lenovo Yoga 3 14 (3:04 on Handbrake 5:16 for CS6). System that have Intel Core i7 processors, such as the Acer Aspire S7-393-751 or the Dell Inspiron 13 7000 Series 2-in-1 Special Edition Laptop (7352) were predicted to be faster when we tested them. Its MacBook Air was much faster than the Apple MacBook, which scored 3:39 on the test of Handbrake and 6:24 in Photoshop CS6.

PROS

  • Prices under $900.
  • Elegant design.
  • A battery that lasts for more than 11 hours tests.

CONS

  • There is no HDMI as well as Ethernet ports.
  • There isn't an SD card slot.
  • Storage capacity is limited.
  • 1,366-by-768-resolution display.
  • Only upgraded at the time of purchase.

Conclusion

The most recent  Apple MacBook Air 11 inch might be one of the slimmest ultraportable laptops available however its strong Intel Core i5 processor and longevity of battery help it remain ahead of its Core M-equipped competitors. It also provides better connectivity over its predecessor, the Apple MacBook. You should consider buying it if you're replacing an older or three-year-old MacBook Air or Windows ultraportable however, you'll probably avoid it if you own an older model. The latest Apple MacBook Air 13-inch remains our Editors' Choice for mid-range ultraportable laptops, with its bigger screen and astonishing battery life at

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