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The Macbook Air is now available through Apple’s website and I have to admit that it does look sleek. The problem I have with the laptop (referred to as the ‘MBA’ by Mac lovers) is that it isn’t meant for everyday laptop users.

The $1800 stock MBA unit comes with a 1.6 GHz processor, 2 GBs of RAM, built in Bluetooth, backlit keyboard, and built in 802.11n wireless connectivity which is just over the minimum for what someone would need in a laptop nowadays. It’s also very small; just over 12 inches wide, 8 inches deep, is less than 1 inch closed, and weighs only 3 pounds. It even has an estimated battery life of 5 hours with the wireless connectivity enabled. All of this sounds great right?

This morning I got an email from my aunt asking for help on picking out a laptop. She has a Mac right now and I guess it’s on it’s last legs now and she’s ready for something new. She needs something that she can work on Office with, along with answering emails and light internet usage.