Late 2018 MacBook Air
Our first computer purchase consultation and installation of 2019 included a new MacBook Pro and a MacBook Air. Predictively the Pro was the same satisfying powerhouse that it ever was. It was the Air however, with it’s numerous but sometimes subtle upgrades, that impressed us the most.
Until recently, the Air was the sole model in the Apple product line devoid of a Retina Display. It boasts much increased pixel resolution and color gamut. Most noticeable physically is the decreased aluminum bezel around the edge of the display and the edge to edge glass.
Also of note but more subtle was the feel of the third generation Apple butterfly keyboard. It has increased vertical movement and feel over the generation one keyboard and is quieter than the the generation two keyboard due to the inclusion of a silicon membrane under each key. The membrane also serves to keep out dust and debris.
Equally impressive and more overt is the larger Force Touch trackpad that doesn’t depress, but detects clicks based on pressure and then provides haptic feedback that emulates a click. It’s easier to make multitouch gestures and you can click anywhere on the surface. It’s a superior trackpad in every way.
Other notables:
T2 Processor. an Apple-designed ARM processor
Stereo sound stage. combines stereo speakers/audio processing to provide more dynamic & separated stereo sound.
Touch ID. Narrow-width sensor that doubles as the power key.
Two USB-C ports. also serve as Thunderbolt ports, video-out ports, and your power source.
In Summary, it’s the lowest-priced Retina Mac and is powerful and flexible enough to satisfy the needs of the broad audience for consumer and general business Macs.
If interested, please contact HB Technology Solutions for your pre-purchase consulting, buying, configuration, data migrations, management and system security needs.
