

The bezel-less retina display and support for Touch ID were the big features boasted at the launch event today. That said, it's certainly still a bundle, as any long-time Apple fan would expect. The base model (with 8GB RAM, a 1.6GHz Core 15, and a 128GB SSD) starts at $1,199, making it the most inexpensive MacBook Air available. It'll ship bright and early on November 7, 2018. The new MacBook Air looks set to displace the 12-inch MacBook as the best portable Mac laptop you can buy. Of course, it runs on the new MacOS Mojave - more on that software update here. Made from 100% recycled aluminium - another first, thanks to a custom alloy.13 hours battery life (iTunes playback).Force Touch trackpad has 20% more surface area over previous trackpad.3rd-gen keyboard: The keys offer three times the stability over gen 2.Supports Touch ID - the T2 chip also ensures safest booting process of any notebook.Facetime camera remains at top of display.4 million pixel resolution Retina screen.Here are all the stats on the new MacBook Air: Why's it so popular? Here's a look at everything you need to know about the latest hardware model. The Mac has 100 million active users worldwide, and 51% of those Mac buyers are new users to boot.

Other highlights to note: It has 17% less volume than its predecessor and weighs in at just 2.75 lbs, with improved audio and video. The new MacBook Air starts at $1,199 and ships on November 7, 2018.Īpple's launch event also showcased the new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models, starting at $799 and $999, respectively, and the new Mac Mini, starting at $799. The new MacBook Air has a bezel-less retina display and runs Touch ID, a couple major updates people have been waiting for. The tech giant unveiled a series of updates to these core product lines today, boosting its range of consumer laptops and tablets. Apple has unveiled a new MacBook Air, iPad Pro and updated Mac Mini.
