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Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, Summer 2011) Make no mistake about it, with the quiet discontinuation of the basic $999 white MacBook, the Air is now considered the entry point for potential Apple laptop buyers. Read full story
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"Excellent Light-weight Laptop!" by Sturdivant102 on June 22, 2011
Pros: + Backlit keyboard is also a great feature when using it in the dark
+ Track pad is very nice
+ Very nice design, very sleek and thin, fast and adequate for it's size and comes with a lot of nice features
Cons: - I wish the drive size was bigger
Summary: I have been using my Series 9 for a week now and LOVE it! If ... Read full review
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