MacBook Air

MacBook Air is a line of laptop computers developed and manufactured by Apple Inc.. It consists of a full-size keyboard, a machined aluminum case, and a thin light structure. The MacBook Air was introduced by Steve Jobs at the Macworld Conference & Expo in January 2008. The MacBook Air has been continuously produced since 2008 and is currently in its fourth generation.

History

The first generation of MacBook Air was a 13.3"-only model, initially promoted as the world's thinnest notebook. It was introduced at the Macworld Conference & Expo on January 15, 2008. The MacBook Air was the first subcompact laptop offered by Apple since the full-featured 12" PowerBook G4 was discontinued in 2006.

Design

The MacBook Air features an anti-glare LED backlit display and a full-size keyboard, as well as a large trackpad that responds to multi-touch gestures such as pinching, swiping, and rotating. With the release of macOS Sierra, the MacBook Air now supports Siri, Apple's virtual assistant.

Hardware

The MacBook Air is available with an 11.6-inch (29.46 cm) and 13.3-inch (33.78 cm) display. The MacBook Air was updated with faster processors, more storage, and a higher-resolution FaceTime camera in 2020.

Software

The MacBook Air comes preloaded with macOS, Apple's proprietary operating system. It also comes with a suite of applications for productivity and creativity, including iLife, iWork, and GarageBand.

Reception

The MacBook Air has generally been well received by critics for its performance, battery life, and thin and light design.

See also

• MacBook Pro
• MacBook (Retina)
• iMac
• Mac Mini

External links

• Official website

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