MacBook Air upgrade announced

[haven]

At the recent WWDC conference, Apple announced updates to the MacBook Air laptop. The processor was upgraded to Intel's third generation Core i5 and i7 processors, and a faster solid state disc was added. The onboard Facetime camera resolution is now 720p.

Screen size and resolution options remain the same. Prices hold steady, too, starting at $999 for the model with an 11 inch screen. [Update: That's actually a $100 price drop.]

These days, the MacBook Air has competition from products based on Intel's "Ultrabook" model. Here's an article that compares several of the Ultrabooks with the new MacBook Air
http://www.theverge.com/2012/6/11/30...012/in/2842515

And here's an article that highlights areas where the Ultrabooks are superior to the MacBook Air
http://gizmodo.com/5918043/7-ways-ul...ew-macbook-air

[haven]

Reviews of the updated MacBook Air have appeared

"improved performance and connectivity"
http://www.macworld.com/article/1167...nectivity.html

"a considerable performance boost over last year's model..."
http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/18/macbook-air-review

"...our choice of ultraportable notebook."
http://www.slashgear.com/macbook-air-13-inch-review-mid-2012-17234235/

http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/06...th-ivy-bridge/

http://www.theverge.com/2012/6/21/30...-inch-mid-2012

[haven]

The iFixIt folks have posted an illustrated tear-down of the new MacBook Air. Looks like the Air is much easier to service and upgrade than the MacBook Pro with Retina display.

http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/MacBo...D#.T9-yK3Dd40x

[HillbillyfromAL]

Yeah it's too bad they didn't at least keep the RAM and SSD easily upgradable. I would have at least bought the 768GB SSD if it was in a 2.5in form factor. I just want a bigger HD to keep all my stuff on.