The 11.6-inch display runs at a meager 1366 x 768 pixels – so it's not even able to play HD video at full resolution. Nevertheless, it has an Intel Core i5 processor with 1.6 GHz, 128 GB of memory and 4 GB of memory. In recent years, it has been surpassed from screen quality to processing speed in almost all areas. While the 11-inch MacBook Air was a revelation when it was released in 2010, it's no longer near the bleeding edge. This is a common complaint with the MacBook Air. This is fixable, but requires removal of the indicator to tighten a few screws. And like many MacBook Airs, the screen hinge is loose. There is a very small dent in the corner that does not affect the computer at all.
After about a week I found a suitable device for $ 400 via Facebook. So I started browsing through all the usual places, like eBay, Facebook Marketplace, second-hand retailers and my personal network. I was not looking for a portable powerhouse – more like a useful workhorse. I wanted a small, lightweight computer that allowed me to run a limited number of apps. So, how does the nearly seven year old portable device handle today's world? The Purchase So I started looking at used and outdated equipment and got a used 11-inch MacBook Air for $ 400. For a long time I had been content with a tablet, but there were a few things I had to do while I could on a tablet. That was the situation I was facing lately. There are times when you need a piece of technology, but the price of new equipment makes it prohibitively expensive.