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Apple to release smaller MacBook Air?

Written by Andre Yoskowitz @ 08 Oct 2010 10:27 User comments (4)

Apple to release smaller MacBook Air?

Thanks to quickly dwindling stock of the ultra-portable, the latest rumor is that Apple is preparing to launch a smaller 11.6-inch MacBook Air.
Current models, which are 13.3-inches and come in two models, have been reported out of stock almost everywhere, and Apple has not given a concrete timeframe for new stock.

Best Buy and Amazon have said that Apple will not ship them any new stock until at least the 12th.

Apple historically updates hardware, like their iMacs, in October.

Sources claim the new 11.6-inch model will run on an Intel Core i-series, and could weigh under 2.7 pounds.

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4 user comments

18.10.2010 23:07

I thought that apple killed the netbook...now they bring it back?

29.10.2010 11:01

Should just put OSX on a thin iPad and call it a day.

39.10.2010 17:00

About time they make a netbook, but you know they'll never admit to it being a netbook.

410.10.2010 10:16

That's exactly the point, Joshewah. This one will be the Nth wheel reinvention coming from them being called something innovative.

So, as usual, Apple will sell "air" again, then people will buy it. Because, of course, Apple's "air" smells better.

This message has been edited since its posting. Latest edit was made on 10 Oct 2010 @ 10:16

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