
The review of the 15-inch MacBook Air is Bluer and Better
On the Upgrade of the MacBook Air: A Journey Towards Extra-Portability for the Next-Generation Macbook Pros and MacBook Air
i’ve been devoted to the MacBook Air since 2012, when I bought my first one with money I saved up from a summer job before my first semester of college. More about that journey can be found here. As someone always working on the go, I’ve always been drawn to how lightweight it is. I was so happy when Apple refreshed the MacBook with a new design, bigger and brighter display, and MagSafe support that I wanted it to come to life.
Typically, when a next-generation model lacks any major additions, Apple keeps the price the same as previous versions. This time, however, the price sees a welcome reduction to $999—$100 less than its predecessors. It’s what the MacBook Air cost before the launch of the M2 model (Apple did sell the M2-powered MacBook Air for $999 once the M3 Air came out, but the M4 replaces both models). So, that means the highest configuration will cost $2,199.
I understand that the port selection for the MacBook Pros is limited, but I wanted at least one additional port for the MacBook Air, since it can connect to up to two external monitors. Instead, you’ll have to use a chunky USB-C hub, which is just another accessory you’ll have to buy (if you don’t already have one) and carry around.
What have the iMac’s and other new updates been up to lately? An exterior update of the Galaxy S6 Plus Xperia
For those who’ve seen this before, the only noticeable exterior change is the new Sky Blue color option. I’ve seen people call this underwhelming for how not-blue it is, but let’s not forget how much flack Apple took for its bolder iMac colors a few years back. I prefer this subtler approach. It is mostly a light silver but it shimmers with a bluish hue in the right light. I do have to pour one out for Space Grey, which has now been completely replaced. It will always be my favorite laptop color, and I’m a bit perplexed as to why it’s gone. It’s sad.
There haven’t been any changes to the 15.3-inch LED 60-Hz screen, the excellent keyboard and trackpad, or the overall shape and build quality of the device, so let’s go over what else has changed.