The new MacBook Air is one of Apple’s most important computers since Steve Jobs pulled the original Air out of an envelope. It shows what’s possible when Apple builds an ultraportable entirely around its mobile chips, instead of lazily sticking them in old laptop designs, like with the recent 13-inch MacBook Pro.
The Air is impressively thin and light, but it also has a bigger and better screen, a great set of speakers and a nifty MagSafe power adapter. And thanks to Apple’s M2 chip, it’s also far speedier than the last model, a computer I called “stunningly fast” just a year-and-a-half ago. Once again, Apple has set a new standard for ultraportables.
- Pre-orders for Apple’s MacBook Air M2 begins on July 8 and the device delivers on July 15.
- Jony Ive and Apple are separating.
Before I dive into what’s under the hood, I’ll just say what we’re all thinking: This is a gorgeous computer! The Air’s trademark wedge design is gone – now, it’s uniformly thin from front to back. Apple basically repeated the PowerBook-esque design of the 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro – more rounded edges, a notch for the webcam – but squished it into a case that measures just 11.3 millimeters thin and weighs 2.7 pounds. While it’s only a tenth of a pound lighter than the last Air, it’s far more balanced, making it easier to hold.
SOURCE: engadget.com
