Apple unveils super-thin
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Apple on Tuesday launched an aluminum-clad laptop just three-quarters of an inch thick, seeking to bring a new computer to market with the same cachet as its iPod and iPhone devices. Apple also said it would let people rent films over the Web with upgrades to its iTunes online media store, a technological challenge to a movie industry still largely focused on DVDs.
Jobs said the new notebook was the thinnest available, measuring 0.76 inches at its thickest point and tapering to just 0.16 inches. Priced from $1,800, the Air bridges the gap between Apple’s entry-level and high-end laptops, but analysts voiced concern that it could steal customers away from pricier products.
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