MacBook Air Upgrade: Apple M4, Extra RAM, New Color Option

Key Takeaways

1. Apple launched new products including the iPad Air, standard iPad (11th-gen), Mac Studio with M3 Ultra, and M4 MacBook Air.
2. The 13-inch MacBook Air starts at $999 with 256 GB storage, 16 GB RAM, and a 10-core CPU; the 15-inch model starts at $1,199 with consistent specs.
3. The M4 MacBook Air features a 12 MP webcam, 66.5 Wh battery, two Thunderbolt 4.0 ports, MagSafe charging, and supports video output to two 6K displays.
4. The new MacBook Air does not include Wi-Fi 7, utilizing Wi-Fi 6e instead, and comes with a 35 Watt charging brick, upgradeable to 65 Watt for an extra cost.
5. Pre-orders for the M4 MacBook Air start today, available in four colors: Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, and Midnight; retail sales begin on March 12.

Apple has been really busy launching new products recently. Just yesterday, they unveiled a fresh iPad Air along with the standard iPad (11th-generation). Shortly after, they introduced a new Mac Studio featuring the robust M3 Ultra, and now we have the highly anticipated M4 MacBook Air. Although there is a slight price decrease, there are a few quirks regarding the M4 model available in each version.

Pricing and Specs

Take the 13-inch MacBook Air, for instance, which begins at $999. It comes with 256 GB of storage, 16 GB of RAM, equipped with a 10-core CPU and an 8-core GPU. If you want the 10-core GPU, you’ll need to pay $1,199 for that same set of specs. The maximum RAM you can have is 32 GB, while storage can reach up to 2 TB. Fortunately, the 15-inch MacBook Air is more straightforward, starting at $1,199. It offers a 10-core GPU across all models, keeping the initial RAM and storage consistent with the 13-inch version.

Additional Features

Other features of the M4 MacBook Air include a 12 MP webcam located in a noticeable notch, a 66.5 Wh battery, two Thunderbolt 4.0 ports, a MagSafe charging port, and a 3.5 mm audio jack. Additionally, it can now support video output to two 6K displays. However, this generation of MacBook Air still doesn’t have Wi-Fi 7, so you will be using Wi-Fi 6e instead. In the box, you’ll find a 35 Watt charging brick, although you can opt to upgrade to a 65 Watt version if you’re willing to pay extra.

Availability

Pre-orders for the new MacBook Air kick off today on Apple’s website, available in four color options: Sky Blue (a new shade), Silver, Starlight, and Midnight. Major retailers will start selling it on March 12.

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