new MacBook Air and the iPad, you choose which?
Lead: CBS News technology analyst Larry Magid (Larry Magid) Tuesday in the “Forbes” website published an article that Apple’s new MacBook Air this year can be life one day, which avoids commercial users carry a laptop while traveling, while also carrying the iPad embarrassment.
following is the summary of the article:
I purchased one of the reasons is because the iPad battery life. Until last week, I have not found a laptop charging time can guarantee I flew to the West Coast from the East Coast. In most of the trip, I will carry the 2012 MacBook Air or Lenovo Yoga. When the battery is exhausted, I will switch to iPad.
In addition to in-flight use, one of my friends also bought the iPad min, because when participating in various meetings can always take notes without having to look for the laptop power jack.
new MacBooks
But now, the situation is gone. As I said in 2013 MacBook Air review said, the new 13-inch MacBook Air can life a whole day without recharging. Apple Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “Apple”) said, charging time can be life 12 hours, some of the testers also proved this point. For example, PCMag.com test results show that 13-inch MacBook Air can be life 15.5 hours. Apple said 11 inches version can be life 9 hours, while CNET test results can be life over 10 hours.
Apple data show that in the current three versions of the iPad (mini, iPad 2 and iPad), the life time of 10 hours. This means that, compared with the iPad and 13-inch MacBook Air battery life 20% higher and 11-inch version of life 10% less. CNET test results show, iPad mini can be life 12.1 hours, the fourth-generation iPad can be life 13.1 hours. BGR data show, Retina display iPad can be life 13.5 hours.
not just life
In addition to battery life, there are other considerations. For example, iPad priced slightly lower, the touch screen may also be an advantage. From another perspective, MacBook has a physical keyboard, no need to go knock knock on the glass screen. You can also run any Mac software, including Office, Photoshop and Flash. But the MacBook can not run iOS apps, and many innovative applications for Android and iOS devices and development, rather than a Mac or Windows PC.
Apple iPad and some fans said, iPad can also be used for office. But I insist that, iPad is more suitable for content consumers, and notebook is more suitable for office.
size and weight
size and weight is a consideration. In addition to 0.68 pounds of iPad mini, MacBook Air and iPad weighs difference is not great. Normal iPad weighs about 1.5 pounds and 11-inch MacBook Air weight 2.38 pounds and 13-inch MacBook Air weighs 3 pounds. This means sacrificing weight less than 1 pound, you can get a powerful computer with a physical keyboard. The MacBook Air is only 13 inches than the iPad weighs 1.5 pounds. I always walk around with a notebook and found the weight of MacBook Air 13 inches is acceptable.
price
iPad cheaper than MacBook, but if the storage space factors into account, MacBook prices may be lower than iPad, or just slightly higher. WiFi Edition iPad priced at $ 799, 128 GB MacBook Air $ 999. If you buy the low-end iPad, users GB of storage space for each paid more than any one of the MacBook Air.
least so far, if you need long battery life, body thin, lightweight laptop, MacBook Air is the best choice. Of course, as more manufacturers launch new processors based on Intel Haswell product choice may be greater.
purpose and budget
Which
exactly the most appropriate, but also depends on the device uses. If you mainly used for browsing the web, reading news or watching videos, iPad is more suitable. Not only to meet these needs, and the price is low. If you often need to enter, video production, or run a variety of software, MacBook or Windows Ultrabook is more suitable. Whether iPad, or the new MacBook Air, and now can be life one day. (Li)
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