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New MacBook Air released, pricing now starts at $999, features Magic Keyboard
- javiercr 7y agoMagic Keyboard = scissor mechanism (what the latest MBP 16" uses).
- chrisweekly 7y agoFor clarity, this is the keyboard that people seem to find reasonable (vs the years of "mbp kbds are the worst"), right?
- Octoth0rpe 7y agoCorrect.
- codecamper 7y agoI love how a keyboard that works is not considered a "feature" on a Mac. My apple IIc keyboard still working great.
- deepaksurti 7y agoThe MacMini has also been updated, from the MacBook Air newsroom article, at the bottom of the page: ``` Mac mini Also Updated Today Whether they are using it as a desktop computer, a music and movie storage hub for the family, or as a code compile server for Xcode, customers love Mac mini. The standard configurations of Mac mini now come with double the storage capacity. The $799 configuration now comes standard with 256GB, while the $1,099 configuration features 512GB of storage, and every Mac mini is made from 100 percent recycled aluminum. ```
- dexterdog 7y ago$300 for a 256GB storage upgrade. Apple being Apple
- rangibaby 7y agoAt least now USB SSDs are cheap, small and fast
- tonyedgecombe 7y agoThere are other differences besides the storage.
- leetcrew 7y agowhat are they? looks like they're still using the latest intel cpus from two years ago.
- tonyedgecombe 7y agoBetween the models, not compared to previous.
- supdatecron 7y ago> looks like they're still using the latest intel cpus from two years ago. So this is how they're making their profit targets...
- LeifCarrotson 7y agoi3 vs i5 (base model). You can upgrade either to the i7 for $300. Both start with 8 GB memory, you can upgrade to 16 GB for $200, 32 GB for $600, or 64 GB for $1000. If you get the i3, you can upgrade to 512 GB of storage for $200 (essentially, that and the i3 -> i5 upgrade for $100 is a processor + storage upgrade disguised as a different model). You could also upgrade to 1 TB for $400 or 2 TB for $800. A 10GB Ethernet NIC is the last option, available for $100; I guess they realize these are likely to be used in farms where network transfer will be important.
- leetcrew 7y agowhat a joke. a desktop "code compile server" that still uses a low tdp laptop processor. I guess for the low price of $6000 I could get a real workstation part.
- germinalphrase 7y agoAnd I assume storage is not user upgradable?
- Ndymium 7y ago> the new inverted-“T” arrangement for the arrow keys makes them easier to find without looking down Heh, leave it to Apple to congratulate themselves for going back to a design that they already had earlier and that everyone else uses.
- dexterdog 7y agoIt's like moving the headphone jack (when they had one) from the bottom to the top and back.
- frosted-flakes 7y agoThe Macbook Air doesn't have a headphone jack? Wow.
- devmunchies 7y agoYes it does. Op was talking about the phone.
- tachion 7y agoIt does. He was talking about iPhone headphone jack port placement journey.
- dangus 7y agoThey were talking. You don't know their gender nor should you assume it to be male.
- coldtea 7y agoDid anybody ask for an opinion on that? At worse the parent misattributed a pronoun which can be fixed with a clarification from the grandparent ("actually it's a she" etc). At best he's correct, as it's more likely statistically given the demographics here.
- gingerlime 7y agoHope to see a 11" one as well. I <3 my 2015 Air. It's small but simply does everything I need. At home I plug it to a bigger screen and my Model M keyboard and it's the perfect desktop. When I travel it easily fits in any bag and I hardly notice it.
- sooheon 7y agoStill think the 12" MacBook they had was their best design ever. Hope it makes a spiritual comeback soon.
- leggomylibro 7y agoYeah, I've been burned by Apple's poor software many times, but I would come back for an 11-12" laptop with more than one USB port. They were so close... Is that too much to ask? From any OEM?
- soygul 7y agoStill massive bezels though. They could draw some inspiration from screen implementation of huawei matebook series with nearly no bezels. Can't vouch for their durability however.
- Tepix 7y agoIt's a big improvement with regards to bezels but they still have a lot of room for further improvement.
- Tepix 7y agoCPU options: - i3 1.1Ghz dual core 4MB L3 - i5 1.1GHz quad core 6MB L3 - i7 1.2GHz quad core 8MB L3 any more details?
- 22616076 7y agoLeave it to Wikipedia to always be on the cutting edge with this stuff: 1.1 GHz 1000G1 dual-core Intel Core i3, Turbo Boost 3.2 GHz, with 4 MB L3-cache optional 1.1 GHz 1030G4 quad-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost 3.5 GHz, with 6 MB L3-cache or 1.2 GHz 1060G7 quad-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost 3.8 GHz, with 8 MB L3-cache at time of purchase https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacBook_Air#Technical_specifications_3 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacBook_Air#Technical_specific...
- bluedino 7y agoCan't wait to see the benchmarks of the base model i3 vs the quad-core i5. $999 base config having 256GB SSD is nice, $1299 for 512GB of storage isn't too bad, either.
- Ingon 7y agoThis looks like a decent MBA, however it feels a little bit too late. I got rid of my MBA 2013 in 2018, in hopes to get a proper replacement, but the unreliable keyboard and weak spec stopped me from getting one. Eventually, I got tired of waiting. Tried linux, first at work (with System76/Pop!_OS), then at my home laptop (Manjaro and Pop!_OS), and I don't think I'm coming back to Apple. Yes, linux requires some adjustments to your workflows and playflows, but I was surprised how little. And as with everything, the more you are at it, the easier and more natural it becomes. The only thing I'm really missing is iOS development. However, that might be a good thing, and if I really need to do it I've got a MBP 2012 waiting for me in the basement (although, it will be obsolete really soon).
- cooljacob204 7y agoMy problem is the Apple track pad and physical form is just so hard to beat. I could take my Macbook with me wherever I went because of how light and slim/small it is. If anyone has some decent alternatives which I could load up Ubuntu on I'm all ears. On a Desktop I would pick some flavor of Debian in an instance.
- ccakes 7y ago100% The average dev seems to be looking for a behemoth if a laptop but I’m at the other end. My daily until recently was a 12” MacBook and it’s been my favourite laptop so far Would love something Linux-friendly in that form factor (incl build quality and weight)
- thefunnyman 7y agoI've had good success with Thinkpads. Many people mistake the carbon fiber for cheap plastic which it definitely is not. They handle Linux very well and have great durability. I've currently got an X1 yoga 4th gen since they're all metal and I like the premium feel, but I've owned many other Thinkpad devices over the years. The X1 series is what you'd be looking at if you want an ultrabook. As an added bonus, companies buy and sell tons of Thinkpads so there's a good used market.
- codecamper 7y ago$300 extra for 512GB drive? 16 GB max? Pass
- hn_throwaway_99 7y agoNot unusual for Apple, but I still think it takes a lot of gall to go back to the way the keyboard used to work, instead of their shitty butterfly mechanism keyboard, and call it "Magic".
- saagarjha 7y agoApple has long had a “Magic” keyboard.
- artsyca 7y agoHow are they planning to produce these exactly?
- Hamuko 7y agoIsn't general production ramping up in China?
- anentropic 7y agoTBH I thought I would be hanging on for the forthcoming 14" MBP to replace my trusty 2012 MBA... but this ticks all the boxes I'll still be sad to lose the SD card slot though
- JohnTHaller 7y agoFor folks wondering, Magic Keyboard refers to Apple going back to scissor switches as opposed to the super-high failure rate butterfly keyboards that they had to extend warranties for. Pro tip/Side note: Don't but a 2016-2019 MacBook as they have faulty keyboards. Even with the extended warranty Apple had to offer for all of them, when they break, Apple replaces them with another of the faulty design ones.
- XaspR8d 7y agoThanks -- I scanned the announcement hard for any hints. My first thought was comparing to the Magic Mouse and imagined the keys were all touch-sensitive or something insane like that...
- raverbashing 7y ago"Magic Keyboard" Apple speak for a keyboard that actually works and doesn't break. As much as I'm glad they are back, it's hard to not be cynical about it.
- dmead 7y agodo you mean 2016?
- JohnTHaller 7y agoAck, yes. Fixed! Thanks
- olaf 7y agoMaximum RAM is 16 GB, that is not, what I would consider future proof for 5-6 years.
- tomp 7y agoStill no 13'' MacBook on offer with more than 16GB memory :(
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- elisharobinson 7y ago<start of rant> if apple sold a licence for macos we can cut this BS and besides , i can only see audio professionals and graphic designers getting their monies worth. I get the argument about the "eco-system" but at what cost would you buy it though. you get outdated hardware with STFU prices. will we ever come to a consensus Linux distro and get rid of these idiots ( mac , windows ) .<end of rant>
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- aerodog 7y agoWhy in this case would I buy the Macbook Pro? *AIR* *PRO* $: 1300 1300 SSD(GB): 512 128 RAM(GB): 8 (3.7GHz) 8(2.1 GHz) CPU * : i5 i5 Graphics: Intel Iris + Intel Iris + Display: Retina w/ True Tone Retina w/ TrueTone Touch ID: Yes Yes Thunderbolt3 Ports: 2 2 * the Air's CPU is 30% slower but can be boosted to match the Pro's Guys what am I missing here? Isn't the Air just a better option?
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