Apple Releases New 2011 MacBook Air With Backlit Keyboard, Thunderbolt

Some rumors were true while others were far from it. As expected, Apple has released a refreshed line of ultraportables today. Starting with the new 2011 11" MacBook Air starting at $999 (that's how much a 27" LED Cinema Display costs btw), it now packs Intel's new Sandy Bridge processor, the 1.6Ghz dual-core Intel Core i5 with an optional 1.8Ghz dual-core Intel Core i7 upgrade, 64GB SSD, 2GB of memory and Intel HD Graphics 3000. The new 2011 13" MacBook Air starts at $1,299, packs Intel's 1.7Ghz dual-core Intel Core i5 128GB SSD, Intel HD Graphics 3000 and comes standard with 4GB of memory.

But that's not all, both 11" and 13" 2011 MacBook Airs now have full backlit keyboards - A much requested hardware feature since Apple removed it from the 2010 MacBook Airs, Thunderbolt ports and they come with OS X Lion installed and ready to serve. Head on over to the source link for the full customization options.

Nir Schneider

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Twelve South Updates With BookArc Pro Desktop Stand For MacBook Pros

Twelve South has just updated their popular BookArc aluminum arc desktop stand compatible with the MacBook Pro 13", 15 and the behemoth 17". The BookArc has been renamed and given the "pro" tag. What's new? It's got a new cable management system to better manage all those pesky cables you need to connect if you're using the Apple LED Cinema Display with your MacBook Pro. Hidden underneath the BookArc Pro are two handy cable managers that not only organize and tidy up your workspace, they also provide an anchor for all those cables to help keep them in place without falling behind your desk. The price remains unchanged at $49.99, and it's available right now with free shipping. You know you want one.

Nir Schneider

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Twelve South Debuts BookBook Vintage Case For MacBook Air

Twelve South's vintage book looking case for the MacBook Air protects your expensive investment using the two rigid hardback covers while the inside is padded and lined with soft, velvety cushions. Sounds to me like a good story. The thin and light BookBook is designed exclusively for the unibody 2010 MacBook Air and is handmade using genuine leather that is hand distressed for the ultimate vintage feeling. No two BookBook cases are exactly alike. If you fancy yourself one of these vintage leather book cases for your MacBook Air, $79.95 will get you a little closer to a book you otherwise would have never touched.

Incase Rolls Out Protective Sleeve Deluxe for Macbooks

Incase has release updated neoprene sleeves for Apple Macbooks in 15" and 17" flavors. The new Protective Sleeve Deluxe features an outside zippered pocket to store your iPhone, cables and/or power adapter. But wait, it doesn't stop here, if you're to lazy to take out your Macbook to charge it you can simply unzip the dedicated zipper that gives you access to your Magsafe port to charge whilst your Macbook sits all cozy and warm inside the faux-leather lined interior.

The Incase Protective Sleeve Deluxe still remains to be a form-fitting neoprene sleeve we all know and love. You can pick one up in black or white for $49.95.

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Incase Introduces Two-Tone Neoprene Sleeve Plus

Incase introduced new and updated Two-Tone Neoprene Sleeve Plus sleeves for both the 15" Macbook Pro's and 13" Macbook Pros. These are exactly similar to Incase's Neoprene Sleeves except for the updated two-tone color schemes which look beautiful! Now if only these color schemes would also be available on the iPad version of the Neoprene Sleeve Plus, it would be perfect. Both sleeve models are priced at $39.95 and currently only a few colors are available right now. If you love colors and outstanding quality, hit up the source link below to secure yours.

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