MacBook Air: More tests

With another month of use under his belt, Jason Snell revisits the MacBook Air, looking at how the solid-state drive option affects performance and exploring the laptop’s battery life.

Add 6 to 10 hours of battery life to MacBook Air with Apple Juicz

Section: Mac + Computers, Laptops, MacBook Air, PeripheralsAre you looking for a way to extend the battery life of your MacBook Air? QuickerTek might have the solution. QuickerTek is rolling out a new product called Apple Juicz, which will charge your MacBook Air through thin-film solar cells in as little as five hours. Since Apple Juicz extends the MacBook Air’s battery life, you won’t have to worry about running out of power while you are working on your projects. There is an LED status indicator that lets you know what is going on. Also included is a modified MacBook Air MagSafe charger (which uses military-spec parts) that provides a more powerful charge—and yes, it will still work with the stock MacBook Air. Apple Juicz offers three different solar panels for you to choose for your MacBook Air: 55 watt model - This is their priciest model and will cost you $1000. It recharges the MacBook Air in five hours. It unfolds to 60 X 42 inches. 27 watt model - This model is $600 and charges your MacBook Air in 8 hours. It unfolds to 41.5 x 30.5 inches. 18 watt model - This model cost $500. It recharges your MacBook Air in 14 hours. It unfolds to 30.5 X 30 inches. Included with each purchase is the Element backpack in which you can store your Apple Juicz and MacBook Air. You’ll also receive car and airline power adapters. QuickerTek also has a power adapter for regular AC wall outlets. I enjoy working outdoors, and most days you can find me outside sitting under a tree working on my 17” MacBook Pro. I have outdoor outlets at my home, so running out of juice isn’t an issue; however, this is something I would consider. QuickerTek claims that AppleJuicz can add an additional six to ten hours of battery life to the MacBook Air, which would definitely save on frequent trips to the house. If you are looking for a greener, although slightly pricey, option for your MacBook Air, check out Apple Juicz. Product [Apple Juicz] Full Story » | Written by Opal Tribble for Appletell. | Comment on this Article »

MacBook Air: The proof's in the packing

After using a MacBook Air, Dan Frakes has changed his tune. He's now convinced the Air's appeal goes beyond road warriors and use as a second computer.

MacBook Air aflutter: demand stays strong, sold out often

Thintresting move, Steve! Be it marketing or design, the MacBook Air is hotter than many expected. Even a month after general retail "availability," the MacBook Air is out of stock in major markets and Apple's own online store is still showing significant delays. Read More...

Apple Intros MacBook Air

Apple today unveiled MacBook Air, the world's thinnest notebook. It measures only 0.16-inches at its thinnest point, while its maximum height of 0.76-inches is less than the thinnest point on competing notebooks.

Apple Introduces MacBook Air—The World’s Thinnest Notebook

MACWORLD SAN FRANCISCO—January 15, 2008—Apple® today unveiled MacBook® Air, the world’s thinnest notebook. MacBook Air measures an unprecedented 0.16-inches at its thinnest point, while its maximum height of 0.76-inches is less than the thinnest point on competing notebooks. MacBook Air has a stunning 13.3-inch LED-backlit widescreen display, a full-size and backlit keyboard, a built-in iSight® video camera for video conferencing, and a spacious trackpad with multi-touch gesture support so users can pinch, rotate and swipe. MacBook Air is powered by a 1.6 GHz or 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4MB L2 cache, and includes as standard features 2GB of memory, an 80GB 1.8-inch hard drive, and the latest 802.11n Wi-Fi technology and Bluetooth 2.1.