The XPS 13 came close, notching a rate of 138 MBps. This showing is also leagues better than the UX31A (51.4 MBps), not to mention the category average of 46 MBps. That's a rate of 159 MBps or 30 MBps higher than the 2011 Air (127MBps). The flash storage performed exceptionally in other tests, duplicating a 5GB folder of multimedia files in 32 seconds. The Air also sprang back to life instantly when we opened the lid. The UX31A came closest, at 23 seconds, but it was no contest. The Air booted into OS X 7 in just 12 seconds, beating last year's version by 5 seconds, and most other Ultrabooks by half. The UX31A scored a higher 6,903, but it has a more powerful 1.9-GHz Intel Core i7-3517U processor, 4GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. On Geekbench, the Air returned a score of 6,539, which bested the category average of 4,772 and outpaced last year's Air (5,860). This combination of components offered fast performance on our tests. Inside the 2012 Air is a 1.8-GHz Intel Core i5-3427U processor, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of flash storage. When we captured our face with the old and new Air side by side, there was a much greater level of detail coming from the FaceTime HD camera. However, as with most webcams, it had trouble when there was a bright light source behind us our face became silhouetted. It's a definite step up from the VGA camera in the last Air.
#2012 APPLE MACBOOK PRO 13 REVIEW 720P#
While it's as secure as ever, the previous plug was more flush with the side of the notebook and had a more streamlined look.Ĭlick to EnlargeThe Air's 720p FaceTime camera delivered crisp, clear images with accurate colors. The most obvious change is the thinner MagSafe2 connector, and the T-shaped plug. The SD Card Slot on the right still doesn't let you insert cards fully, which is a bit annoying. The left side also houses the MagSafe connector for power as well as the headphone jack. The Thunderbolt port on the right is faster, but the universe of compatible devices is still quite small. The Air was more than twice as loud as the UX31A, and everything sounded much richer and fuller.Ĭlick to EnlargeIt's nice to see that the MacBook Air now houses two USB 3.0 ports (one on each side) to accommodate high-speed peripherals. When we played Van Morrison's "Brown Eyed Girl" on both the Air and the UX31A at their top volume, the difference couldn't be more stark. The notebook filled a room with plenty of bass and treble, lacking any distortion even when cranked to the max. They may be hidden underneath the keyboard, but the speakers in the Air delivered impressively loud and clear sound.
Even the $898 Vizio Ultrabook offers a higher-resolution 1600 x 900-pixel screen.
By comparison, the MacBook Air's display has an average brightness of 268 lux, which is better than average (239 lux). The ASUS Zenbook Prime UX31A has a resolution of 1920 x 1080, and an average brightness of 423 lux.
#2012 APPLE MACBOOK PRO 13 REVIEW 1080P#
A 1080p YouTube Trailer for "The Avengers" showed excellent contrast, deep, true blacks and fiery red explosions.Īgain, though, others have caught up. The MacBook Air's 13.3-inch screen has a resolution of 1440 x 900, which, while not the Retina display some were hoping for, still provides the same wide viewing angles and bright colors as last year.
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