Apple has a history of making iconic products. The MacBook Air is one such product first launched way back in 2008. It went from being just a sleek variant of the MacBook family to becoming one of the most mainstream, sound value-for-money products. The recipe was simple – a good screen, an uber-light product with a decent set of hardware to run most mainstream tasks. An added bonus was the Apple branding and a highly stylish design. Apple replaced the MacBook Air with the thinner MacBooks a few years ago. Now it’s back! Apple just launched a new MacBook Air last month, and it’s already available for purchase at Reliance Digital, online and at stores! It’s been three years since the last model, and a lot has changed since then. Let’s take a look at what this generation of MacBook Air brings.
The first upgrade seen on most laptops is the processor, as is the case here. Apple now fits the latest (8th) generation of Intel’s dual-core Core i5 processor on its new Apple MacBook Air. It’s a processor that’s primed for battery performance with a decent performance throughput as needed. Coupled with it is a newer and more powerful integrated graphics solution, the Intel UHD Graphics 617. There is also 8GB of RAM for most mainstream tasks and it’s the standard for all models.
The bigger improvements can be seen on the display front. This new MacBook now uses a higher resolution screen (13.3 inches in size) of 2560 x 1600, which is taller than other laptops. This also means you get more space to work with. This screen is now a Retina Display, which means better colours and picture rendition. Movies, software, image and video editing work is much more fun, and more productive. If you want, you can even connect it to a much larger display running a 5K resolution or two 4K displays. All of this is possible using the USB Type-C (Thunderbolt) ports. The same ports are also used for charging the MacBook Air and connecting other accessories. 
The new MacBook Air unlocks like you would unlock your iPhone, using Touch ID. The sensor is placed on the upper right corner of the keyboard. Apple has also integrated the Touch ID with the latest version of their operating system, Mac OS (Mojave). The unlocking feature works well beyond just the login, allowing you to unlock key documents, payments and other software. Apple claims this MacBook Air comes with a configuration that lets you use it for 12 hours on a single charge. That’s incredible by most laptop standards.
The MacBook Air doesn’t look a lot different at first glance; this year’s model uses a 13.3-inch screen and it weighs 1.25kg, lighter than the vast majority of laptops. It’s one of the thinnest laptops too and is no larger than a paper notebook. All of this makes it incredibly easy to carry around. Apple is focussing a lot on recyclable materials and this particular model uses recycled aluminium. This model is more environmentally friendly. 
The trackpad is larger on this model so operating software and using gestures to multitask becomes even simpler. The keyboard too has been tweaked to be a little more tactile. It might feel a little different when you first start using it. The keys are backlit too, so you can use the MacBook Air even when you’re using it in the dark.
The great thing about most Apple products including the MacBook Air is that they receive updates years after you’ve purchased them. Users have been using the 2012 MacBook Airs and have received updates to the latest Mojave release to date. The latest model is likely to receive a similar kind of long-term support. The MacBook Air too can run Windows if your work requires it. This makes the latest MacBook Air so practical.
If you have been scouring the web looking for a laptop, this MacBook Air is likely to interest you. There are all kinds of attractive colours to choose from – Gold, Space Grey, and Silver. It’s now available online on RelianceDigital.in and you can also walk down to the nearest Reliance Digital store and check it out for yourself.
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