What everybody ought to know about Apple MacBook Air (2018)
There are very many computers in the market that are being introduced daily. Therefore, it has become very confusing on what to choose among the many laptops in the markets. In this review, we are going to discuss on how unique Apple MacBook Air 2018 is and why you should consider it.
In 2018 there was a new gadget that was introduced to the market by Apple, which happens to be Apple MacBook Air 2018. The features found in Apple MacBook Air 2018 were fascinating compared to Dell XPS 13, which was one of the main competitors at that time. The unique features were the main focus, and they helped in capturing the attention of the customers in the market.
Design
This time Apple made sure they played safe with the new Apple MacBook Air 2018; it is not an ordinary laptop like any other they had in the market. If you are expecting something of the same, then you will be disappointed.
Apple MacBook Air inherited the iconic thin and light design from the MacBook in the market, but it is more benefits compared to the others. Apple MacBook Air is smaller in its dimension compared to the original. This makes it a portable laptop because of its lighter weight. Apple MacBook Air 2018 also retained the same wedge-shaped from the original laptop.
Though the new Apple MacBook Air has reduced size and weight, this does not necessarily mean it has lesser features. In fact, it has a display of 13.3-inch and a fully equipped hardware which makes the laptop to be fast. Apple MacBook Air also has an 8th generation funnels dual-core processor. An 8GB of RAM which the user can expand up to 16GB is also found in Apple MacBook Air.
Apple MacBook Air 2018 comes with an improved keyboard which offers excellent comfort and responsiveness. The keyboard has four times more key stability than the standard laptop. The keys found in the Apple MacBook Air keyboard are a little adjusted compared to the older MacBook. They are very shallow, travel wise, and also there is a satisfying click found on the key when pressed. Adjusting to this keyboard might take time, but once you get used to it, it becomes a pleasant typing experience.
Apple MacBook Air 2018 also has a touch ID which helps a person to log in into the laptop by use of fingerprints. The touch ID helps in making sure you secure your laptop and makes logging in the MacBook Air quick and effortless. It is a time saving, a sniffy feature that works beautifully while detecting fingerprints without any issues. It is impossible to miss the touch ID key since Apple MacBook Air has a slim display, and the functions keys are along the top of the keyboard.
The touch ID found in Apple MacBook Air is more prominent compared to the standard trackpad on the previous MacBook Airs. The trackpad is also comfortable quieter, and the experience is good as well. This is because there is much room for the users in terms of gestures and the space to move the cursor around.
The speakers which are found in the Apple MacBook Air are much more improved in the essence that they are 25% more louder than the old version. They come in small size, but the bass of its predecessors is twice than the normal one. Apple MacBook Air has a T2 security chip which helps with the stereo spacing of the speaker. The speakers are placed apart, and this helps in giving a clear distinction of the sound. However, the speakers are having a good range, clear and sound good with high volumes. It is very rare to find such speakers in laptops but Apple MacBook Air they are well instilled making it one of the best laptops to watch films and listening to music.
Apple MacBook Air 2018 comes with recycled aluminium, and this makes it the greenest MacBook in the Apple company. The look is friendlier to the environment and has improved the standard of Apple compared to the previous MacBook laptops. The unibody shell found in the MacBook Air 2018 was retrieved from a solid block of aluminium, and even though it feels lighter and thinner, it gives the laptop a sturdy feel. You can easily toss your MacBook Air in your backpack, and take it with you whenever you feel like.
Performance
It takes a few seconds for Apple MacBook Air 2018 to load apps and respond to instructions while using it. Even when you open multiple apps, it does not delay. The reason behind this is because its processor and graphic are much more updated. The fact that it also has Apple T2 security chip has helped because this particular feature works alongside the main processor.
Apple MacBook Air has a T2 chip that is specialized in HEVC video transcoding. This makes the transcoding time to be 30 times faster compared to the dives without the T2. The Intel processor in MacBook Air helps in giving the CPU more room for breathing, and this makes other tasks to keep running smoothly with no interruption.
Specs
Apple MacBook Air 2018 weighs 2.75 pounds and has a size of 11.97 x8.36 x0.61 inches. It also has a screen of 13.3-inch, 2,560 x 1,600 Retina display and comes with a LED backlight making it easier for the user to use it in the dark.
There is a storage of 256GB PCle SSD in Apple MacBook Air which can be expanded to a bigger space if the user feels the need of doing so. The laptop also has a RAM of 8GP.
Apple MacBook Air has a CPU of 1.6GHz Intel Core i5-8210Y, its graphic is Intel UHD 617 and also comes with 2x Thunderbolt 3, a headphone jack of 3.5mm. The connectivity is 802.11ac and 4.2 for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, so the user need not to worry about the internet connection. MacBook Air has a camera which is 720p FaceTime HD webcam.
Battery Life
Apple MacBook Air 2018 has a battery that has a high-resolution Retina which helps the battery not drain faster than its predecessors. The battery can last for 12 hours without draining, and therefore it can last for a whole day. If you are looking for a laptop that can get you through the day without any charging, then Apple MacBook Air 2018 should be your best choice. This is because the other MacBook laptops last for 10 hours.
Verdict
Any person who is a fan of Apple should consider purchasing Apple MacBook Air 2018. This because it is most approachable in terms of luxury since it is very light and can be moved from one place to the other. People who travel a lot should also consider it because its battery is durable and it’s easily used for video editing.
Students can also choose to use Apple MacBook Air because it is heavily reliant on apps, and one can open different windows at the same time. The weight of Apple MacBook Air is very welcoming and that way students can pack it on their backpack.
Apple MacBook Air 2018 do come with some disadvantages, for instance, it is very expensive compare to other MacBook in the market. Therefore, not every person can afford and thus limiting its market. Also, the speed was not much upgraded, though the display is excellent it’s not super bright. The USB-C ecosystem is still a hassle.
However, the advantages do outweigh the cons this is because Apple MacBook Air does have the following pros; it is small and lighter in design, comes with a Touch ID, a beautiful retina display, good value for MacBook and a great new trackpad. Therefore, any user who might doubt purchasing Apple MacBook Air 2018 should consider all the advantages it comes with. It is impossible to compare any other MacBook with Apple MacBook Air 2018 because it is perfectly unique.
Apple MacBook Air 2018 is among the expensive laptops in the market, especially here in Kenya. Any person who has an urge to buy this specific laptop should maybe consider purchasing it from the US. Apple MacBook Air is among the popular laptops in the Us outlet. If you are worried about how you will be able to ship the laptop to Kenya, you need not to worry because DHL Cargo got your back. DHL Cargo is a reliable company, and you should not worry about the loss of your property. We, therefore, recommend you to purchase it from the US and have DHL Cargo deliver it to your doorstep as soon as possible.