Outdated CPU: A college freshman buying a new laptop should expect it to last at least through graduation. So, if you need to pop in a flash drive, attach an external hard drive or use a wireless mouse that has a dongle, you'll really appreciate the Air's pair of standard USB ports. The MacBook Air is the only MacBook with regular USB 3.0 ports, the most common type. Regular USB Ports: Nobody likes carrying dongles with them everywhere they go, especially not students.
