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23 July 2013
This update of EveryMac.com features a comprehensive update to the MacBook Air Q&A as well as a sitewide update to Windows compatibility information. EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison and Ultimate Mac Lookup features and the EveryMac app [subsequently discontinued] each have been updated, too.
This month additionally marks the 17th anniversary of EveryMac.com. Whether you've been using the site for seventeen years or just discovered it seventeen minutes ago, your continued support is appreciated greatly. Thank you very much, as always.
The MacBook Air Q&A has been comprehensively updated to cover the new "Haswell" models. Questions answered include "How fast are the 'Mid-2013' MacBook Air models compared to one another, earlier MacBook Air models and the 13-Inch 'Retina' MacBook Pro?" and "What is a good USB 3.0 hub to use with the MacBook Air while traveling?" and everything in between.
The "Maximum Supported Windows Version" capability listing has been updated completely with a convenient single page run down of which Intel Macs can boot Windows 8 and which cannot. Details are provided on the specs page for each Mac.
EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison likewise has been updated with current Windows compatibility info for dynamic side-by-side comparison of all Macs.
Finally, EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup has been updated with additional identifiers for the new MacBook Air models -- as well as other Macs, iPods, iPhones, and iPads -- from hands-on inspection and submissions by helpful readers. Thank you very much to those who contributed information from recent purchases. It's always appreciated.
New Q&As
A selection of Q&As since the last major site update include:
- How fast are the "Mid-2013" MacBook Air models compared to one another and to earlier MacBook Air models? How fast are all of these models compared to the 13-Inch "Early 2013" Retina Display MacBook Pro?
- What is the battery life of the "Mid-2013" MacBook Air models in "real-world" usage tests? Is it really as long as Apple claims?
- How do you replace or upgrade the storage in the "Mid-2013" MacBook Air models? Is it even possible?
- What is a good USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 hub to use with the MacBook Air while traveling?
- What are the "pros and cons" of the "Mid-2013" MacBook Air models? Is one the right Apple notebook for my needs?
For all new Q&As, please refer to EveryMac.com's Recently Added Q&As listing.
Today in Mac History
Select dates in Mac History since the last major site update include the following hardware introductions:
- June 23, 2003: The original Power Mac G5. Can you believe it's been a decade?
- June 28, 1993: Exactly 20 years ago, the first all-in-one LC, the LC 520.
- July 17, 2002: The iMac G4/800 17" FP, the first iMac with a 17" display.
- July 19, 2000: The pioneering, but underappreciated, Power Mac G4 Cube.
- July 21, 1999: The original "Clamshell" iBook, the first 'Book w/ AirPort.
For earlier Mac History mentions, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac History section.
Additions & Changes:
Comprehensively updated the MacBook Air Q&A with the latest on the "Haswell" MacBook Air models as well as older MacBook Air systems.
Added complete Windows 8 compatibility information sitewide.
Updated site features:
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