dan ackerman of cnet commented on the original models, "the design and engineering that went into macbook air is extraordinary, but it's certainly a much more specialized product than the standard 13-inch macbook." ackerman disliked the limited internet connectivity, slow speed, small hard drive, battery, and the price of ssd hard-drive option, however, appreciated the thinness, sturdiness, and the multitouch gestures. macworld's jason snell praised the portability, however commented that "the decision about whether the macbook air is a product worth having can be answered by 1 question: how much are you willing to compromise?"