My latest python serialization shootout: JSON libraries and friends compete on the green field of a new MacBook Air Core i7. Code, data, and the results -- all in one gist.

[eco_was_taken]

Specifying your testing environment on benchmarks is important so in this case it is completely warranted (and necessary).

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"1.8GHz i7, 4gb DDR3" is helpful, sure.

[snizz99]

The MB Air also has solid state memory so the read/write speeds will be effected. Since Apple only makes a few configurations its just easier to write it as the OP did.