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Seven MacBook Air Alternatives

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    Jessica Davis

    | Posted 2011-05-31
 
 
 
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Dell XPS 15z Intel Core i5 or i7 processors Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Up to 750GB of hard disk storage Nvidia GraphicsDisplay: 15.6-inch HD display Battery life: Dell reports 8 hoursWeight: a hefty 5.54 poundsPrice: Starts at $999
Maybe some business professionals on the go can get away with carrying just an iPad, but a physical keyboard is still a must for many of us. And while the MacBook Air may be pretty, its high price tag and tiny hard drive may leave many users wanting a better value and more space. If you are looking for a laptop that won't break your budget and that will spare your back as you lug it around, take a look at these MacBook Air alternatives. Their powerful processors, ample hard drives and USB ports and plain old good looks just may make you forget all about owning an Air.
 
 
Jessica Davis covers the channel for eWeek and Channel Insider. Her technology journalism career began well before anyone heard of the World Wide Web and has included stints at Infoworld, Electronic News/EDN, and the Philadelphia Business Journal. Her work has also appeared on CNN and Forbes.com. She has covered hardware, software and networking, as well as the business side of technology. She has won several journalism awards, including a national ASBPE award for best staff-written column, and was named Marketing Computers hardest working tech journalist on their inaugural list of top tech journalists. Jessica can be reached at jessica.davis@ziffdavisenterprise.com
 
 
 

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