Apple Updates MacBook Air Line With Sandy Bridge, Thunderbolt and Backlit Keyboards

alongside today's launch of os x lion, apple has released updated macbook air models covering both 11.6-inch , 13.3-inch sizes. had been rumored, new models based on intel's sandy bridge platform, sport thunderbolt connectivity peripherals, , see return of backlit keyboards. new macbook airs offered in following configurations:

11.6-inch
- 1.6 ghz, 64 gb ssd, 2 gb ram: $999
- 1.6 ghz, 128 gb ssd, 4 gb ram: $1199

13.3-inch
- 1.7 ghz, 128 gb ssd, 4 gb ram: $1299
- 1.7 ghz, 256 gb ssd, 4 gb ram: $1599

build-to-order customers can choose upgrade 1.8 ghz processor , additional solid-state storage.

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with twice performance of previous generation, flash storage instant-on responsiveness , compact design portable can take everywhere,* macbook air starts @ $999 (us) , available order today , in stores tomorrow.

"portable, affordable , powerful, macbook air ultimate everyday notebook," said philip schiller, apple's senior vice president of worldwide product marketing. "macbook air features our advanced technology , ideal match lion, new multi-touch gestures, full-screen apps, mission control , mac app store."

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the new macbook air models available order today , available in stores tomorrow. models ship os x lion preinstalled.

article link: apple updates macbook air line sandy bridge, thunderbolt , backlit keyboards

 

no ram upgrade?

 

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