Editor's note, Nov. 16 : Originally published Nov. 6, this review has been updated with final benchmark and battery life scores, as well as a review rating. Apple's MacBook Air has gotten a much-needed reboot, keeping the name, but changing just about everything else, both outside and in.
The MacBook is now smaller and lighter, with a better display, faster processors and a bigger touchpad; The MacOS experience and all-day battery are still big selling points
The starting price has shot up significantly, despite sticking with dual-core CPUs; The shallow butterfly keyboard and limited ports may feel like a step back from the previous Air