The MacBook Air line received an update today along with the MacBook Pro and the introduction of the new MacBook. Of all of Apple’s laptops, the biggest comparisons will probably be drawn between the 13-inch MacBook Air and the MacBook. How will they stand up against one another? We’re about to find out.
Which would you choose?
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Display Size | 12-inch, 2304 x 1440 pixel display (226 ppi) | 13.3-inch, 1440 x 900 pixel display (128 ppi) |
Resolution X | 2304 | 1440 |
Resolution Y | 1440 | 900 |
Display Type | Retina display: 12-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2304-by-1440 resolution at 226 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors | LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with support for millions of colors |
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Operating System | Mac OS X Yosemite (At Launch) | Mac OS X Yosemite (At Launch) |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
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Height | 0.52 inches (13.2 mm) | 0.68 inches (17.3 mm) |
Width | 11.04 inches (28.04 cm) | 12.8 inches (32.51 cm) |
Depth | 7.74 inches (19.66 cm) | 8.94 inches (22.71 cm) |
Weight | 2.03 lbs (0.92 kg) | 2.96 lbs (1.34 kg) |
Colors | Gold, Silver, Space Gray | N/A |
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