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Electronica, Featured, Techy Geek · July 10, 2013

My Latest Tech Buy: The All New 2013 MacBook Air 13 Inch


My Latest Tech Buy The All New 2013 MacBook Air 13 Inch

I just can’t stay away, I must admit it. After coming on-board in 2011 with the MacBook, and then purchasing the iPhone 4S and MacBook Pro in 2012, I became a full Apple fan girl. I utilize Apple products not because of the name (yes, this is true), but because they work well with one another, allowing me to update all of my devices seamlessly. They are also simple to use and allow me to not tap into my ADD-ness. Last month, I added yet another Apple product to my arsenal; the all new MacBook Air 2013 13 inch (128 GB) with the Haswell processor. I purchased the machine for travel purposes mainly, because lugging my MacBook Pro around gets kind of heavy. The MacBook Air is light as a feather, and is pretty sleek too.

Battery Life, Like WHOA!

What impresses me most about my new MacBook Air is the battery life. Most of us who travel and who need a machine for content creation do so with a laptop or ultrabook, and most of them on the market do not have solid, long battery life. Mind you, the new MacBook Air was touted as having an all day battery life 12 hour battery life. I have tested it and it actually had me well over 14 hours before going into the red zone. And since electrical sockets and power stations are still lacking in most convention centers, airports, and other public places, this is indeed a needed feature.

The All New 2013 MacBook Air 13 Inch

Weight Matters

The weight of the MacBook Air is also sexy; at just 3 lbs, it is a dream to carry. Compared to the weight of my MacBook Pro which weighs in at 5 lbs, those extra 2 pounds less make a hell of a difference when traveling. It is also thin with smooth lines and is a dream to work on.

The All New 2013 MacBook Air 13 Inch The All New 2013 MacBook Air 13 Inch

(2012 MacBook Pro on the left, 2013 MacBook Air on the right)

Where’s the Retina Display?

What I wish it did have is a retina display screen. I was going to hold out getting the MacBook Air until it came with it, but I went ahead and bit the bullet because I needed something that would make me highly effective while on the road. Hoping Apple will be introducing one with retina display next year. Then this bad boy will be going up on eBay or Craigslist.

Trackpad Love

The trackpad on the new MacBook Air is also fabulous to work with. It is a little more smother and more intuitive than the one on my MacBook Pro. Mind you, I have the latest MacBook Pro available, so that says a lot. They improved on perfection, which I didn’t think was possible (in terms of the trackpad that is).

The All New 2013 MacBook Air 13 Inch

All in all, I feel that the new MacBook Air was a solid investment in my business. My MacBook Pro now sits in my office where it is used at home and my MacBook Air is my travel companion while on the go. I also have a few tablets (some techies get on me because they claim they can use their tablet for everything, including content creation), but for me, I am a laptop gal. I gotta have it.

The All New 2013 MacBook Air 13 Inch

Those are my thoughts so far on the new 2013 MacBook Air 13 inch. I am very satisfied with my purchase, and will be salivating upon the next release or rollout.


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Comments

  1. BrothaTech says

    July 10, 2013 at 10:53 am

    Curious as to why you opted for the non-retina 13″ Air over the latest 13″ Pro with Retina? http://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/features-retina/

    The New 13″ Retina Pro is slightly larger than the Air…but barely

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      July 10, 2013 at 11:23 am

      You are such a guy! LOL. Okay, it’s like this. For me, this purchase was strictly for travel purposes. While you may think 2 lbs isn’t a big difference, for me, it is. As much as I travel, carrying my MacBook Pro around in my backpack gets cumbersome. Add to that that sometimes I fly with my daughter, who often over time has me holding her stuff too and it gets too much. And there have been times where I have been unable to store my backpack overhead, or under my seat because it was too thick (and after taking my MacBook Pro out, I could but then I was stuck with it on my lap or tray the whole time. I got a tablet for that!). Shaving poundage and height was what I was looking to do. I wasn’t in the market to purchase another MacBook Pro. I was in the market to purchase a MacBook Air, based on the size and weight. So that is what I got. I do wish it had retina, but because it didn’t, it wasn’t going to deter me on purchasing it. 🙂

      Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      July 10, 2013 at 11:27 am

      Oh, and let’s not forget the battery life. An awesome 12+ hours (which is true because I tested it on my last trip). In a world that doesn’t always have plugs and sockets available, and mama aint trying to carry more external chargers, etc. this was also a major reason for me buying a MacBook Air.

      Reply
      • BrothaTech says

        July 10, 2013 at 11:50 am

        Wait, are you sure we are talking about the same device? The latest 13″ MacBook Pro with Retina only weights 3.57 pounds…just slightly over 1/2 lb heavier than the 13″ Air coming in at 2.96 lbs.

        On the flipside, the Air does get better battery life at 12 hrs, over the Pro with retina at 7 (max).

        …But you might want to make sure that you looked at the current 13″ MBP with Retina just in case you mistook it for the previous (and much heavier) version

        Reply

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Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time w Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time with roses and a little Stevie Wonder. I could do this all day! 🌹 #traderjoes #flowers #roses #therapy #selfcare
Mimosas, beignets, and Benedicts, oh my! Brunch is Mimosas, beignets, and Benedicts, oh my! Brunch is my absolute favorite meal and @louieswinedive in Clayton treated us so well! I will definitely be back. 

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A generous heart is always open, always ready to r A generous heart is always open, always ready to receive our going and coming. In the midst of such love, we need never fear abandonment. This is the most precious gift true love offers – the experience of knowing we always belong.” — bell hooks
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