Apple Updates MacBook Air With Next Generation Processors, Thunderbolt I/O & Backlit Keyboard

Apple AAPL today updated the MacBook Air with next generation processors, Thunderbolt I/O technology, a backlit keyboard and Mac OS® X Lion. The MacBook Air starts at $999 and is available for order today and in stores tomorrow. MacBook Air is available in 11-inch and 13-inch models that easily slip into a briefcase, purse or bag. The MacBook Air's durable aluminum unibody enclosure measures an incredibly thin 0.11-inches at its thinnest point and 0.68-inches at its thickest. Flash storage allows MacBook Air to turn on instantly and deliver fast data access, improved reliability and incredible energy efficiency. The 11-inch model weighs 2.38 pounds and provides up to 5 hours of battery life, while the 13-inch weighs 2.96 pounds and provides up to 7 hours of battery life.