Published: 16 Jan 2008 09:46 GMT
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Although the MacBook Air may draw you in with its sleek looks, you may be dismayed to discover that its battery is apparently not user replaceable. That means an overly complicated and pricey battery replacement procedure when it begins to slowly slip in holding a charge.
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