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Apple announces refreshed MacBook Air: Ivy Bridge processor, USB 3.0, shipping today

# 2012-06-11 07:20:00, Engadget
Apple's skinnier, lighter MacBook option checked in for another (irregular) hardware update at this year's WWDC. Just under a year since the last time the range was renovated, the move to Ivy Bridge processors wasn't the only thing that changed. First up, those processors will reach up to 2GHz Core i7, with Turbo Boost tipping these up to 3.2GHz. The FaceTime camera is now 720p, with the display on the 11-inch model staying put at 1366 x 768 (but with Intel's HD graphics 4000 doing the pushing). The 13-incher will house a 1440 x 900 screen and both will arrive with a pair of USB 3.0 ports and capacity for up to 8GB of RAM. Storage will now extend to 512GB, while prices will start at $999 for the most basic option, up to $1099 for the speediest offering. The best part? They'll start shipping today.Gallery: Next Generation MacBook AirGallery: Next generation Macbook Air press images For more coverage of WWDC 2012, please visit our event hub.Continue reading Apple announces refreshed Ma...