As a student or researcher in the social or physical sciences, this device provides a good balance of portability (with it's 12 inches screen size) and performance so that you're free to roam the labs or libraries with a machine that can competently multi-task your data crunching, "multi-tabbed browsing" and the production of academic content.

High quality video on your MacBook MMGL2LL/A's Advanced resolution display

IPS screen technology makes video content richer and more viewable.

You won't have to struggle to pause or rewind in the dark with its backlit keyboard.

Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the MacBook Air MD712B/B will do just fine.

Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the MacBook MMGL2LL/A will do just fine.

All components of your Apple will easily handle the web as surfing requires minimal resources

All components of your Apple will easily handle the web as surfing requires minimal resources

Presentations, spreadsheets and documents, don't need much, but your Intel Core i5-4260U processor and 4 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel'!

Presentations, spreadsheets and documents, don't need much, but your Intel Core m3-6Y30 processor and 8 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel'!

Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account.

Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account.

The 9 hours battery life in the MacBook Air MD712B/B is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc.

The 11 hours battery life in the MacBook MMGL2LL/A is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc.

The 9 hours battery life in the MacBook Air MD712B/B has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city.

The 11 hours battery life in the MacBook MMGL2LL/A has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city.

With a great run time of approximately 9 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about.

With a great run time of approximately 11 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about.

The 9 hours battery life in the MacBook Air MD712B/B can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another.

The 11 hours battery life in the MacBook MMGL2LL/A can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another.

With a great run time of approximately 9 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about.

With a great run time of approximately 11 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about.

Because this has got a weight measuring in at 1.1 kg, it'll help you stay light and nimble. 

Because this has got a weight measuring in at 0.9 kg, it'll help you stay light and nimble. 

As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 1.1 kg weight should suit your needs just fine.

As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 0.9 kg weight should suit your needs just fine.

This laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.

This laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.

It's got clean lines and a premium look, which showcases a refined taste in mobile devices.

It's got clean lines and a premium look, which showcases a refined taste in mobile devices.

It's an eye-catching package with a bright and refreshing look about it. It could even play the role of an accessory to compliment a specific sense of style. 

It's got the traditional corporate look and will definitely blend in within the enterprise environment.