Here’s all you need to know about these three thrilling machines.
| Specifications | Acer Aspire P3-171-6408 | Apple MacBook Pro | Apple MacBook Air |
| Operating system | Windows 8 64-bit | OS X Mountain Lion | OS X Mountain Lion |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-3229Y 1.4 GHz Dual Core Processor | Intel Core i5 2.5GHz or 2.6GHz Dual Core Processor | Intel Core i5 1.3 GHz Dual Core Processor |
| Memory | 4GB of RAM | 8GB of RAM | 4GB of RAM |
| Hard Drive/Storage | 120GB | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Display size | 11.6-inch | 13.3-inch with Retina DisplayAlso comes in 15-inch variant | 13.3-inchAlso comes in 11-inch variant |
| Resolution | 1366 x 768 IPS | 2,560 x 1,600 pixels | 1,440 x 900 pixels |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | Intel HD Graphics 5000 |
| Connectivity | 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 | 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 | 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Cameras | 1-MP Front Facing | 720p Front Facing | 720p Front Facing |
| Ports | VGA, micro-HDMI, USB 3 | Two USB 3, One FireWire 800, Thunderbolt | Two USB 3, Thunderbolt |
| Battery | 5280 mAh, 4-cell Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) | 74 W-h | 54 W-h |
| Dimensions | 7.5 x 11.6 inches | 314 x 219 x 19.1 mm | 325 x 227 x 17.3 mm |
| Weight | 1.74 lbs | 3.57 lbs | 2.96 lbs |
| Accessories | Included keyboard case | Included 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter, AC wall plug, power lead | Included MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, Power lead |
| Price | $800: Intel Core i3 model, $900: Intel Core i5 | Starts at $1,500 | Starts at $1,100 |
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