Here's our breakdown of everything you need to know about the Apple MacBook Air.

Pros

The Apple MacBook Air allows its users to enjoy all-day battery. The 11-inch MacBook Air has 9 hours of battery life as the user surfs the web or watches iTunes movies. Even more impressive is the 12 hour battery life of the 13-inch model. Its 4th generation Intel Core processors and Intel HD Graphics 5000 card make demanding computing tasks easy. Everything moves faster on the Apple MacBook Air, irrespective of whether the user is browsing the web, finalizing a presentation, or editing pictures. The PCIe-based Flash Storage, combined with the Intel Core Processors, enables MacBook Air to start up in just a second, thus making everything the user does more responsive and snappy. The built-in apps are powerful tools for enhancing productivity and creativity. 

Cons

The RAM of an Apple MacBook Air cannot be upgraded post-purchase. A mid-2013 or early-2014 model can be upgraded to 8 GB RAM only during the initial time of purchase. MacBook Air does not have an internal optical drive. It also lacks internal Ethernet or Firewire. It is difficult to access and replace the battery of an Apple MacBook Air. 

Specs

Apple MacBook Air boasts a LED-backlit widescreen display that are has a very good resolution for its physical dimensions. It has 802.11ac Wi-Fi and two USB 3.0 ports as well as Thunderbolt port. The standard models come with 256 GB or 128 GB storage.  

Talking Points

There are rumors that Apple is going to add a 12-inch model to its MacBook Air lineup in addition to the 11-inch and 13-inch models.  Sales of the 11-inch model have been suffering due to the device having a similar screen size to the strongly performing Apple iPad series. 

Prices

The Apple MacBook Air 11-inch model starts at $ 899.00, while the 13-inch model starts at $ 999.00. 

Conclusion

Those who need to surf the web, run productivity software, and work with designs and light graphics can opt for an Apple MacBook Air which is a pleasure to use. It's a bit more expensive, but well worth the investment for those who need high performance from a reliable manufacturer.