Testseek.co.uk have collected 99 expert reviews of the Apple MacBook Air 13.3 inch - Mid 2012 MD231 / MD232 / MD628 and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple MacBook Air 13.3 inch - Mid 2012 MD231 / MD232 / MD628.
June 2012
(84%)
99 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
This revised 13in MacBook Air is a little bit faster in general speed, a lot faster in graphics speed – if only catching up with 2010’s Air – but with approaching an hour of extra battery life. We also appreciate the even quieter fan. This is the origi...
Overall, I found the combination of weight, features and performance to be ideal. Used constantly over several weeks, it made itself a strong candidate to be the nicest laptop I’ve ever used. It’s just a shame that even the 256GB Core i5 model can’t ...
Very slim and lightweight (1.35 Kg), Large touchpad with multitouch support, Performances, Audio quality, Battery life (7 hrs 42 mins), Good screen contrast (800:1)
Glossy screen, colour fidelity could be better, Not great for gaming, Can get quite hot, A bit light on connections
With a design that never seems to date and an impeccable finish, the 2012 13" MacBook Air packs excellent levels of processing power and a monster battery life into a sleek, compact casing. The new MacBook Air has so many great features that you'll soo...
Abstract: Ultra-portable laptops have been in vogue recently with a slew of Intel-branded Ultrabooks entering the fray. This means there is more competition for Apple's Macbook Air, which was first released in 2008.Apple's new mid-2012 range is mainly concerned ...
Beautiful, sturdy, great keyboard and trackpad, spiffing battery life
Expensive, keyboard a bit squeaky, can't be upgraded
The Air is our idea of a perfect laptop. It's thin and light, looks the part and has plenty of power for most day-to-day tasks. Video editors might find it underpowered, but we think this is the most perfect balance of power to weight we've seen yet. ...
Published: 2012-06-29, Author: Joel , review by: itproportal.com
Ivy Bridge Processor, USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt, Still looks and feels great
No increase in screen resolution, New power connector, Pricey options
The new MacBook Air will be seen as an incremental update for anyone already equipped with the last generation model. If, however, you have an older MacBook Air, the upgrade to Ivy Bridge is pretty compelling. The addition of USB 3.0 is welcome, but the ...
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Published: 2012-06-25, Author: Dan , review by: macworld.co.uk
The MacBook Air line has always been about compromise – as we wrote back in 2008, the Air was initially appealing mainly to people for whom small size and light weight were more important than the features the Air was missing. But two things have happened...
Abstract: The same flawless design, now with Ivy Bridge and more RAM – all at a lower priceRating: 4Average: 4 (1 vote) We were desperately hoping the MacBook Air would get the Retina screen it deserves, but Apple has kept that upgrade for professionals. Instead...
