New Macbook Air Review (2019) - Gadsventure Travel

The MacBook Air is one of Apples best products and has been one of the top computers for many years now. Here is the New MacBook Air Review for 2019.

It is so light, so stylish and the computing power is astonishing.

If you are thinking of getting a new computer, you should read our New MacBook Air Review.

Name: Macbook Air
Website: www.apple.com
Price: $1,099 USD
Owners: Apple
Overall Rank: 9.5 out of 10

New MacBook Air Product Overview

The all-new MacBook Air has had some upgrades and is better than ever before. If you love the old models you are really going to love the new thinner and lighter MacBook Air.

If you have never owned a MacBook Air then you are in for a treat, they have improved an amazing computer so that is is twice as awesome.

Get ready to fall in love with Apple, the new MacBook comes in a variety of colours such as Silver, Gold and Space Grey.

The MacBook Air Specifications

Display – 13.3 Inch Screen, LED-backlit display,
Touch ID – Touch ID Sensor
Processor – 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 with Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz, with 4MB L3 cache
Storage – 128GB PCI-e based SSD or 256GB PCI-e based SSD and configurable to 256GB, 512GB or 1 TB SSD
Memory – 8GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory configurable to 16GB
Battery & Power – Up to 12 hours Battery life
Size & Weight – Height (0.16 – 061 inch) 0.41 – 1.56 cm / Width (11.97 inches) 30.41cm / Depth (8.36 inches) 21.24 cm / Weight (2.75 pounds) 1.25kg
Graphics – Intel UHD Graphics 617 (Supports external graphics processors
Video Support – Supports external displays and full native resolution
Camera – 720p FaceTime HD Camera
Charging & Expansion – 2 Thunderbolt 3 charging ports
Wireless – WiFi, 802.11ac WiFi wireless networking,IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible. Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology
Audio – Stereo speaker, Three microphones, 3.5mm headphone jack
Keyboard & Track Pad – Ambient light sensor, Force Touch Trackpad & Full-size keypad
Electrical and Operating Requirments – Line voltage = 100V to 240V AC / Frequency 50Hz to 60Hz /
Operating System – macOS Mojave
Accessibility – Voiceover / Zoom / Text to Speech / Reduce Motion / Siri & Dictation / Increase Contrast / Switch Control / Closed Captions
Built-in Apps – Photos / Imovie / Garage band / Pages / Keynote / Safari / Itunes / Photobooth & much, much more
Limited Warranty & Service
In the Box – MacBook Air / 30W USB-C Power Adapter / USB-C Charge Cable 2m

The Good & the Bad on the New Macbook Air Laptop

The Good:

The MacBook Air is so thin and light weighing in at only 1.25 kg but still super strong and robust. We have thrown our Macbook Air after tripping over and nothing happened, that’s tough! MacBook Air is the best travelling computer due to these specifications
Macbook’s iconic wedge look and streamlined edges are totally 100% made from recycled aluminium which is great for our planet
The Air now features a four million pixel retina display which gives it’s screen ultra high resolution, true tune technology, razor-sharp clarity and 48% more colours than previous models.
A new advanced state of the art security with touch ID, your finger is now your password. No more typing in passwords.
The Apple Mac Air is now using an Apple T2 security chip to secure and encrypt all of your information so it stays safe
More responsive keys along with greater comfort and individual backlit keys with an ambient light sensor for low light situations.
A 20% larger force touch trackpad for more precise control and uniform response
The new MacBook Air now has up to 13-hours of battery life making it possible to play all day without needing power, that’s awesome
Tremendous speakers make the Air sound better than ever with a 25% increase in volume than previous models
Three microphones to capture your voice more accurately and a high-quality facetime camera
Last but not least the new MacBook Air has a powerful macOS operating system that lets you do things that you can’t do with other computers. The macOS is specially designed for the hardware it operates on and brings new features. This computer is so good, I wish I had two!

The Bad Points About the Mackbook Air

Apple software just doesn’t work well with Andriod and Windows PC’s. You really have to be all Apple or nothing, they just aren’t compatible
The cloud is great on one hand but so annoying on the other especially when it is full
Price, The New MacBook Air is an expensive computer compared with Acers. Hewett Packard and other brands with similar specs

Who is the New MacBook Air For?

Whether you are brand new to Apple, or a loyalist, the new MacBook Air is for you. When I got my first Mac, I was so uncertain. It was expensive but sleek, and then I had to learn a whole new operating system with iOs. But not getting an Apple because of iOs is like not getting a new car because it has automatic windscreen wipers. Learning it is simple. It doesn’t take long to get the hang of finding the ‘X’ on the left instead of the right. In fact, now if I go back to the old school Windows, I am totally lost.

MacBook Air Never Dies

My old Mac has been with me for over 5 years, and it still behaves like a brand new computer. My new one is not to replace it, but only so I can have another Macbook and don’t have to share.

Those with iPhone’s will appreciate the ease of file transfer and sharing, and using iTunes while syncing between your computer and phone make life so simple.

Includes So Much Software

Pages comes standard, which is your Microsoft Word for Apple. I hated buying a cheap Windows laptop for my son and then finding that Word costs extra!!! What?

My Macbook Air has travelled the world with me. It is so light, and easily fits into my handbag wherever I go. It has never let me down.

Lightning Fast Charging

The battery charges like a demon. Lightning-fast. So being on the go with an entire day’s power ready and super-fast charging is a blessing with this machine.

If you are using your MacBook for work or pleasure, this is a great tool for anyone.

MacBook Air Tools & Training

Discover new ways to enjoy your devices with Apple’s How to’s and Help videos. Apples helpful YouTube videos are professionally made and easy to follow. Even the most technology unsavvy person can follow these support videos.

Apple MacBook Support

Buying a MacBook doesn’t mean your left on your own, you have now joined the Apple support community. This is where you can find all your answers to all your Apple questions. Apple also offers Apple Care for all its products for an extra fee.

The MacBook Air comes with 90 days of free telephone support and 1-year limited warranty.

The MacBook Air Price

MacBook Air computers are priced depending on the amount of SSD Storage (Solid State Disk Space) they hold. Prices for Mac Air are as follows:

Option 1. Starting price from $1,099 USD includes 128 GB PCI-e based SSD Storage with 1.6 GHz – Dual-Core Processor and 8GB 2133MHz LPDDR3.

Prices raise depending on customization requirements. Options include;

16GB Memory 2133MHz LPDDR3 Memory (Add $200 USD)
256GB SSD Storage (Add $200 USD)
512GB SSD Storage (Add $400 USD)
1TTB SSD Storage (Add $600 USD)

Option 2. Starting price from $1,299 USD includes 256 GB PCI-e based SSD Storage with 1.6 GHz – Dual-Core Processor and 8GB 2133MHz LPDDR3.

16GB Memory 2133MHz LPDDR3 Memory (Add $200 USD)
512GB SSD Storage (Add $200 USD)
1TTB SSD Storage (Add $400 USD)

If you need extra Apple care you can purchase it during checkout. Add AppleCare Plus for Mac’s extended warranty for 3 years from purchase date. The price of this service is $249 USD Extra.

My Final Opinion of the New MacBook Air

This computer is the best laptop ever built for writers, bloggers, travellers, businesses, creators and recreational users who just need a reliable computer at home.

It’s power, size, weight and features make it a must-have for almost every laptop user.

I wouldn’t buy a MacBook Air if you are a serious gamer, graphic designer, video editor or need a tonne of storage because the Air’s just weren’t designed for these big applications.

MacBook Air at a Glance…

Name: Apple

Website: www.apple.com
Owners: Apple
Price: $1,099 USD
Overall Rank: 9.5 out of 10