(A model with an 11.6-inch screen and otherwise very similar specs is available for even less.) That the Air is the least-expensive MacBook, starting at $999 (£849 or AU$1,099) for the 13-inch model, means it's within reach for many shoppers who might not want to go up to the $1,299 or more being asked for the latest ultraportables from Apple, Samsung and others. The MacBook Air has an almost universally recognized silhouette at this point, largely unchanged since 2010 and still substantially similar to the original 2008 version. From the outside, the smooth aluminum still looks modern and minimalist, and it's a look since copied by others, including Dell's XPS 13 series, which we sometimes refer to as the DellBook Air.Īt 2.92 pounds (without the power cable about 1.3kg), this MacBook Air is unchanged from last year's version, and sits right in the middle of the current MacBook lineup. The 12-inch MacBook is nearly one-third lighter, at 2.04 pounds, and the 13-inch Pro is a heftier 3.46 pounds (just under 1kg and 1.6kg, respectively).įrom the bottom, the Air, the Pro and the 12-inch MacBook. Opening up the clamshell shows just how old this design is. Most modern laptops now include touch displays, something that's still off the table for now for a MacBook, but touch or not, newer laptops also have slimmer screen bezels with an edge-to-edge glass overlay. That gives the interior a cleaner look, and you'll find it on both the MacBook Pro and and new 12-inch MacBook.

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