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.
| Apple - 11-inch MacBook Air (2014) | Apple - 11-inch MacBook Air (2013) | |
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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 |
