Apple very quietly updated its MacBook Air line last night, and while there weren't a massive amount of changes, there were some definitely worth noting.
First and foremost was the price drop from last year's models. There was a $100 price cut across the board making the cheapest model just $899. Combined with improved processors and battery life, the 2014 MacBook Air is certainly an attractive machine, but should you be concerned with upgrading if you have a 2013 model? Take a look at the spec tables below to compare and then decide if you really need a new one.
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Display Size | 11.6-inch, 1366 x 768 pixel display (135 ppi) | 11.6-inch, 1366 x 768 pixel display (135 ppi) |
Resolution X | 1366 | 1366 |
Resolution Y | 768 | 768 |
Display Type | LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors | LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors |
Operating System | OS X Mavericks (at launch) | OS X Mavericks (at launch) |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
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Height | 0.68 inches (17.3 mm) | 0.68 inches (17.3 mm) |
Width | 11.8 inches (29.97 cm) | 11.8 inches (29.97 cm) |
Depth | 7.56 inches (19.20 cm) | 7.56 inches (19.20 cm) |
Weight | 2.38 lbs (1.08 kg) | 2.38 lbs (1.08 kg) |
Colors | Silver | Silver |

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