Here's how much the new MacBook Air costs in Canada
Apple’s best-selling laptop just got better with the ultra-snappy M4 chip and a few other small upgrades. This builds on last year’s announcement that all Macs come with 16GB of RAM, making the MacBook Air great for most people.
The M4 chip improves upon the M3 by adding two more cores to both the CPU and GPU, which should help with overall performance and running multiple programs at once. In an exciting turn of events, this means you can use the MacBook Air with two external displays this year, plus the Air’s built-in screen.
The M3 from last year surprised me with its gaming chops, and the more powerful M4 looks to continue that trend. However, for most people wanting to take Mac gaming a little more seriously, you will likely need something with a larger GPU to run Windows games via CrossOvers or Whisky.
The new Sky Blue MacBook Air.
There’s a new camera in the notch that has a higher 12-megapixel count and supports all of Apple’s video effects. Including ‘Desk View’ like the M4 MacBook Pros.
Apple says that this spec of the Air is 40 per cent faster than the M1. You can also tack on up to 32GB of RAM this year, which is more than the 24GB available in the previous versions.
The screen remains the same, and notably, it didn’t receive the option to get a Nano-texture coating like the M4 MacBook Pro and iMac did last year. You can also expect the same battery life Apple rates for up to 18 hours. That being said, the M4 Pro sometimes just sips battery during light work, so I am curious if there will be any subtle differences between the M4 and M3 Airs, even though Apple is promising an improvement.
The new version is available in the same 13-inch and 15-inch sizes and four colours, including the new light metallic Sky Blue. It’s also available in Silver, Starlight, and Midnight.
The smaller laptop starts at $1,399, and if you want the bigger screen, it will cost you $1,699. The M4 Air hits store shelves on March 12, and pre-orders start today. You can knock another $150 off those prices if you’re a student.