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1. #RUN MICROSOFT OFFICE ON MACBOOK AIR UPDATE#
2. #RUN MICROSOFT OFFICE ON MACBOOK AIR FULL#
3. #RUN MICROSOFT OFFICE ON MACBOOK AIR PORTABLE#
4. #RUN MICROSOFT OFFICE ON MACBOOK AIR PRO#
5. #RUN MICROSOFT OFFICE ON MACBOOK AIR SOFTWARE#

Look around laptop shops online and chances are any of the models that approach the size and weight of the MacBook Air will be a lot more expensive. Yes, the ThinkPad is bigger and has a slightly higher resolution screen, but that’s actually a hit on the portability criteria. , is hundreds of dollars more expensive than the MacBook Air. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon, which I absolutely loved when testing it

The cheapest MacBook Air is $999, and that price is more competitive than many people realize. It added specific features and UI controls designed for those using Windows on systems without touch screens, just like the MacBook Air.

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In fact, Microsoft has Windows 8.1 running on the Mac even better with the latest update to the OS. Truth be told, the MacBook Air runs Windows better than some Windows laptops in the same price point. Once it’s installed, you can run Windows 8.1 on the MacBook Air much the same as on any Windows laptop. The major virtual machine apps on the Mac - I prefer Parallels - make buying and installing Windows very easy to do on the Mac. This is particularly appropriate for those wanting to run special Windows apps on their shiny new laptop. That’s right, you can run Windows on the Mac, and quite well.

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Last but not least, there is the ability to run full Windows 8.1 in a virtual machine on the Mac. There’s Office Online, which is the same on the Mac as on Windows. There’s Office for Mac, an admittedly old suite that doesn’t really compare to the latest Windows version. Apple has its own capable office apps, and there are a number of ways to run Office on the Mac. I can hear the chorus of “Office, Office” being sung right about now, and my response is there is no longer a valid “Windows required” argument. Robot fry cook gets job at 100 White Castle locations.Microsoft: Emerging 'ice phishing' threat on blockchain, DeFi networks.Russian cyberattacks could affect organizations around the world, so take action now.Take any particular task performed with some Windows program, and odds are there is a Mac equivalent that works just fine. The old days of requiring Windows to get work done are long past.

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Mac software now has everything that most people need for both work and play. But when it comes to basic performance in day-to-day operation, the MacBook Air keeps up with or surpasses the best of the competition I have tried. Don’t get me wrong, these laptops are not bad, I quite like some of them. No matter what I run, the Air plows through it without a hiccup, and I can’t say the same about some Windows laptops I test. That covers Windows 8 laptops from all the major vendors, running Core i5 to i7 processors, as the MacBook Air running OS X is as fast or faster in real-world use than all of them.

The MacBook Air with the Core i5 processor I own is as fast as any laptop I test. Many competing notebook computers don't even come close. The ability to run 10+ hours on a single charge adds to the portability of the laptop from Apple. They don’t come close to competing with the processor used in the entry-level MacBook Air for anywhere near the price.īattery life is a major advantage of the MacBook Air over the competition. There are some Windows hybrid systems that get close, but those either cost more or have Atom processors. Looking around at what’s available, there's not much in this class. When it comes to basic performance in day-to-day operation, the MacBook Air keeps up with or surpasses the best of the competition I have tried.

It is crazy thin for a laptop (0.3 inches at its thinnest point), so it will fit in the smallest gear bag for those who want to move around as fleet of foot as possible.

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The 11-inch model is only 2.38 pounds, and that’s as portable as you can get. The MacBook Air is still the thinnest and lightest laptop on the market for the price.

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Manage the influx of Apple devices into your workplace with the expert advice in this Tech Pro Research download. When mobility is a major concern, there is nothing on the market that beats the Air for the price. Platform preference aside (I’ll deal with that in a bit), the MacBook Air often beats the competition in my primary hardware criteria. It’s significant that after owning the 11-inch MacBook Air since it appeared a year ago, I still find Apple’s laptop to be a good fit. For that reason alone, friends, family, and readers regularly ask me to recommend a laptop when they are shopping for one. I try a lot of laptops from every major vendor, and I am in the position to keep close tabs on what’s out there.

I use what works for me, as it should be. I use mobile devices from every vendor, running software from all platforms. Regular readers know I have no connection with any brand or platform.