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Apple Launches The New MacBook Air

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Apple Launches The New MacBook Air

Specifications
Status

Launched

Manufacturer

Apple

Model / Variant

MacBook Air 2018

Launch Date

30th October 2018

Price

$ 1,199

Dimensions

30.41 x 21.24 x 1.56 cm

Weight

1.25 kg

Colors

Gold, Silver, Space Grey

Display Size and Type

13.3 inch
Retina Display

Display Resolution

2560 x 1600 px

Chipset

Intel Core i5, 8th Gen

CPU

Dual Core
1.6 GHz

Memory Storage

128 GB
256 GB
512 GB
1.5 TB

RAM

8 GB
16 GB

Operating System

macOS Mojave

Battery

Up to 12 Hours

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 4.2

Other Features

Touch ID

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Apple has launched an upgraded version of the MacBook Air at an event held by the company in New York. The laptop has a 13.3 inch Retina display with a resolution that is four times higher than the previous model. The new MacBook Air is also slimmer and lighter. Most notably, the laptop is made from 100% recycled aluminium, and is Apple’s ‘Greenest laptop ever’.

The new MacBook Air has a 13.3 inch display with a 2560 x 1600 px resolution. The laptop has a Retina display, making it the cheapest laptop in Apple’s lineup with a Retina display. The display also has thinner bezels, as Apple has made them 50% thinner than before. It also has 48% more colours compared to the previous generation, making the display more colourful.

The new MacBook Air also has Touch ID built-in. You can use this to unlock the device, access locked documents, notes, system settings and more. Additionally, it features the Apple T2 security chip, to make it more secure. This stores all the data on the SSD automatically, including the Touch ID data, and encrypts it as well. Another addition made by the T2 Chip is that of Siri, who can now be accessed through the MacBook Air.

For improved usability, the MacBook Air features the butterfly keyboard by Apple. This offers lesser travel and more key stability when compared to traditional keyboards. The keyboard has backlit keys with ambient sensors, helping you type in low-light conditions. The laptop also features a Force Touch Trackpad which performs different tasks based on the pressure applied. The new trackpad is also 20% larger, offering more room for Multi-Touch gestures.

The MacBook Air runs on the eighth generation i5 processor by Intel and has 8 GB or 16 GB of RAM. The device has storage options of up to 1.5 GB of SSD storage. It runs on the latest macOS Mojave and claims a battery life of up to 12 hours.

The laptop has two Thunderbolt 3 ports for connectivity and charging, along with a 3.5mm headphone jack. In terms of sound, it has 2x more bass than the previous generation, coupled with 25% more volume. Additionally, it has a three-microphone array to capture your voice and an HD camera for video calling.

The new MacBook Air starts at a price of $ 1,199 in the US. Details about the availability and price in India are yet to be revealed.

 

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