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15-Inch MacBook Air? Yes, Please

Kristy Korcz — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:30:40 PDT

Rumor has it, Apple is testing a 15-inch MacBook Air-like laptop to be released sometime next year. If size matters to you when it comes to your laptop (of course it does), but you aren't into the smaller 11- or 13-inch screen sizes of the current MacBook Air lineup, this version could be for you.

Although it's unclear whether the laptop will be a MacBook Air or a lighter MacBook Pro (possibly without an optical drive), a bigger screen on an ultralight body would be a welcome addition to business travelers who need more desktop real estate.

Apple Upgrades MacBook Air, Mini, Does Away With White MacBook

Kristy Korcz — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:43:31 PDT

Apple added and subtracted a few things from its Apple Store this morning, boosting the MacBook Air and Mac Mini models with some additional features, rolling out OSX Lion for purchase, and doing away with the white MacBook forever, encouraging you to tote lighter, faster, and sleeker laptops for years to come. Learn about the details of each change below!

MacBook Air

The new Macbook Airs are the lightest, thinnest, and cheapest in the laptop category now, with the 11-inch starting at $999 and the 13-inch at $1,299. New specs in both models include a back-lit keyboard, new and fast i5 and i7 Intel processors, and Thunderbolt connections for fast data transfer. Of course, you still get the same sleek touchpad, flash storage, and long-lasting battery life in all of the models along with the latest version of OSX Lion.

Find out what's new with the Mac Mini and OSX Lion after the jump.

Rumor: New MacBook Air Coming Soon

Kristy Korcz — Wed, 18 May 2011 09:19:23 PDT

If you've been itching to trade in your clunky machine to buy one of Apple's ultrathin laptops, you may want to hold off just a bit longer. New reports say that Apple is expected to refresh both the 13-, and 11-inch MacBook Airs this Summer - likely June or July - which is less than a year after the newly revamped models were introduced last October.

The hardware refresh should include new and super-fast Sandy Bridge chips and Thunderbolt ports for fast data transfers.

Let Your Apple Devices Get Some Air Flow This Summer

Kristy Korcz — Thu, 05 May 2011 06:11:17 PDT

Incase knows it's getting hot in here, so they added some much-needed ventilators to their iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, MacBook Air, and MacBook cases for Summer. Really, it's just their updated Perforated Collection ($29 - $59) that includes new colors and devices. Cover your 11-inch and 13-inch MacBook Airs with a white, black, or blue case, while your iPod Touch, iPhone 3GS, and iPhone 4 can show off variations of blue and pink. Get 'em while they're hot!

Cover It Up: RadSleevz For MacBook Air

Kristy Korcz — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:44:26 PDT

Apple went to a lot of trouble to make your 11- and 13-inch MacBook Airs tiny and lightweight, so help keep its shape by covering it up with a slim and formfitting RadSleevz ($24-$32) by RadTech.

Coming in six different hues, each sleeve is crafted from specialty Optex fabric, which is soft and strong, and totally machine washable so your sleeve stays fresh no matter how many times you stuff it in your bag. Check out more images in the gallery. Which color is your favorite?

Three's a Charm: A MacBook Air, Fog City Bag, and a CushCase

Kristy Korcz — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:15:26 PST

It's not often that I run across something so well put together in one afternoon, so I thought I'd share my shopping finds with you retro-styled geeks that love a little bit of vintage flair to go with your gadgets. First, enter the 13-inch MacBook Air ($1,300) - a featherweight laptop that can go with you just about anywhere. Add in a handmade Etsy purple corduroy CushCase ($24) to keep it like new, and a canvas and leather ModCloth Fog City Sunset Bag ($254) that takes you back to the days of acid wash jeans, and you have a perfectly hipsterized trio that will last you at least until the '80s trend is over.

Take a closer look at the laptop case and the bag (you know you're craving it, too) in the slideshow! Happy shopping!

Will 3G Access Come Standard in Future MacBook Airs?

Kristy Korcz — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:30:13 PST

Looks like Apple's MacBook Air may join the ranks of other ultra-portable laptops that come straight outta the box with the ability to access 3G signals from a wireless provider. A new survey has been sent to current MacBook Air owners that gauges interest in 3G connections and asks about data usage and storage. If the MacBook Air does end up getting 3G access, it could compete with Apple's already-popular (and celebrity-endorsed) iPad 3G. Why get a tablet when you can get a full-fledged computer?

There have been lots of rumors floating around about big-time changes coming to Apple's iPhone line (including an iPhone Nano and a totally revamped iPhone 5, to be exact), so the MacBook Air could just be one of many adjustments we see Apple making to its popular products.

A Book For Your 'Book: Cartella For MacBook Air

Kristy Korcz — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:30:36 PST

If you loved the Little Black Book case for the iPhone 4, then you must take in the Cartella Case for your MacBook Air ($80 for 11-inch, $90 for 13-inch). Like the DODO Case that disguises your iPad as a Moleskine, Pad and Quill has crafted a similarly styled handmade case that encapsulates your light-as-air laptop in a birch wood frame and leather-bound exterior. You'll get access to all of your ports, and your laptop will stay in place thanks to the precise carved (and rubberized) edges.

Check out more images of the Cartella in the slideshow (it's quite beautiful), and order your case online at Pad and Quill now for delivery in three to four weeks.

11-Inch MacBook Airs OK to Glide Though Airport Security

Kristen Hawley — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 08:30:09 PDT

Just announced by the TSA: your 11-inch MacBook Air can stay in its bag when going through airport security. The 13-inch model, however, can not; you must take it out as you would a regular laptop. The 11-inch Air gained special airport clearance because it's smaller than the average laptop.

For more on the new rule, keep reading.

Made by Hand: 5 MacBook Air Sleeves

Kristy Korcz — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 07:00:51 PDT

The new MacBook Air was introduced last week to much fanfare, and although there are no "official" MacBook Air sleeves or cases yet for the new models, there are plenty of them on Etsy that are customizable for your machine. Check out these five eye-catching sleeves that are perfect for your 13-inch MacBook Air, or customizable for your smaller 11-incher.