Were huge fans of Apple laptops at TNW.
Not only do most of us work on MacBooks many of us also have our own Apple laptops.
Im sorry to report that Im one of those people.
So, whenever Apple releases a new computer like the fresh-from-the-factory MacBook Air its a big deal.
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There were five things about the newest MacBook Air iteration that really stood out.
1) Those sweet, sweet looks
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Its just a gorgeous looking machine.
The new model has retained the classic MacBook Air teardrop shape, but added some modern subtlety to proceedings.
Visually, its everything you want a MacBook to be.
As youd expect from Apple, it just works.
3) They kept the headphone jack!
Thankfully that wasnt the case.
Im not ready to throw away the wires just yet.
Its a thing of beauty.
Specifically, four things.
1) Dropping the MagSafe charger
Oh man, I miss the MagSafe.
I remember being blown away when this magnetic charging cable was introduced.
This simple, brilliant idea mustve stopped untold numbers of people from breaking their laptops.
Unfortunately, its no more.
On one hand, I get it; USB-C is far a more adaptable and widespread standard.
If you left your MagSafe cable at home, you had to hope someone else had one.
This wont be the case with USB-C.
I guess well find out in a few months.
2) No USB-A slots
To reiterate, I get it.
USB-C is a far better format than USB-A.
Unfortunately, we still live in the present.
Almost all of my external devices use a normal USB-A slot.
Did I expect Apple to do this?
Do I like it?
3) Those bezels are too wide
Ugh, theyre so big.
4) It costs too much
Historically, the MacBook Air is the budget Apple laptop.
Yes, a thousand dollars isnt exactly inexpensive, but it wasjustabout affordable.
I mean, why do you think its become the de facto work laptop for so many companies?
The Air isnt an entry-level machine any more.
I love the new MacBook Air, I really do.
Its an incredible upgrade from the old model and does most things right.
There is one glaring issue though: the price.
Previously, it was easy to recommend a MacBook Air to a specific punch in of person.
It was light, cheap(-ish), and perfect for day-to-day work.
Now, looks like Apple has muddled its laptop range.
Yes, its still cheaper than a Pro, but only by a hundred dollars.
It comes down to this.
Do I like the new MacBook Air?
Yes, I really, really do.
Would I actually buy one with my own money?
But would I be happy if my company provided me with one?
Damn straight I would.
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