If the 12-inch MacBook refresh models do not impress you, perhaps these MacBook Air ones will, and to top it all, they are being offered at a nice little discount.
MacBook Air 13-Inch Model Gets A $250 Discount For The 512GB Storage Model – Other Impressive Deals Included As Well
The highest configured model of the 13.3-inch MacBook Air carries a price of $1,499.99, down from its original $1749.99, and the hardware present inside the sleek notebook are not too bad either, particularly when Apple prices its notebooks exorbitantly. Starting off, the highest configured model comes with dual-core Intel Core i7 processor and 8GB of RAM. The 8GB of LPDDR3 RAM will be running at a speed of 1600MHz, giving you plenty of headroom in carrying out the more demanding tasks.
Coming back to the processor, MacBook Air with a Core i7 chip possesses a base clock speed of 2.2GHz. As for the battery life rating, Apple has stated the details below, depending on the situation that you will be immersed in:
- Up to 12 hours wireless web
- Up to 12 hours iTunes movie playback
- Up to 30 days standby time
As for the dimensions, they have been listed below:
- Height: 0.11-0.68 inch (0.3-1.7 cm)
- Width: 12.8 inches (32.5 cm)
- Depth: 8.94 inches (22.7 cm)
- Weight: 2.96 pounds (1.35 kg)
The integrated graphics chip is an Intel HD Graphics 6000 and it provides support for a dual display and video mirroring. Another feature that comes along with it is the simultaneous support of full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 3840 by 2160 pixels on an external display. Unlike the 12-inch MacBook, the 13-inch MacBook Air features a multitude of connectors, and they have been listed below:
- Two USB 3.0 ports (up to 5Gbps)
- Thunderbolt 2 port (up to 20 Gbps)
- MagSafe 2 power port
- SDXC card slot
- 5 mm headphone jack
If this deal does not suit you, then you can opt for the 4GB RAM model, which costs $949.99, down from $1,199.99. The MacBook Air family starts from $899 and sports a Core i5 processor and 128GB of storage, so while receiving a nice little discount, you will also have a ton processing power, RAM and storage at your disposal.
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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