MacBook Air buying guide: How to choose your processor, storage, and more
Want to get the new MacBook Air but don’t know where to start? Here’s everything you need to know, from which processor to buy to what the best RAM choice is.
Cheap Laptops: Apple, Asus, Lenovo workhorses on sale starting at $300
Even cheap laptops possess a processor powerful enough for use at home or work, like the Asus ImagineBook, Lenovo IdeaPad, Asus VivoBook 15, and MacBook Air.
Cheap Macs: Huge discounts on Mac Mini, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro
Apple makes some of the best electronic products out there, exemplified by the premium Mac line, including the Mac Mini, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro.
These office-ready Apple, HP, Lenovo laptops are on sale starting at only $180
Save up to $200 when you get one of these Lenovo, HP, and Apple laptops at Best Buy and Walmart today.
Amazon drops huge discounts on latest iPad and MacBook Air
Looking for the perfect mobile device for work on a budget? The latest iPad and MacBook Air are discounted by up to $249 on Amazon, for as little as $279.
Digital Trends Live: New MacBook Air and iPad Pro, PS5 specs, SpaceX, and more
On Wednesday's Digital Trends Live, host Greg Nibler discusses the top tech topics including a new MacBook Air and iPad Pro and Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase.
Cheap Laptops: Chromebooks and MacBooks on sale starting at just $199
Coronavirus got you working from home? Make sure you’re armed with a laptop that can handle your tasks. Check out these discounted Chromebooks and MacBooks.
Apple’s new MacBook Air is ‘twice as fast’ and has an improved keyboard
Apple’s long-rumored 2020 refresh for the MacBook Air is here. It's twice as fast as before and comes with an improved, scissor-switch keyboard.
New MacBooks with Apple’s own chips will reportedly arrive by late 2020
Apple will reportedly introduce new MacBooks running its own ARM-based chipsets in in the fourth quarter of 2020 or the first quarter of 2021.
Apple could launch AirTags, a smaller iPhone, and new MacBooks in early 2020
Apple has a huge number of new products up its sleeve that will launch in the coming months, according to respected industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. That includes a 4.7-inch iPhone, AirTags, new MacBooks, wireless headphones and more. If you’ve been waiting for new Apple products, you’re in luck.
Apple patents strange iPhone-MacBook hybrid charging dock
An intriguing new Apple patent shows the company is considering a strange charging dock, one that could combine an iPhone or iPad with a MacBook. The phone or tablet would be slotted into place inside the charging dock’s housing, with the dock then controlling your device and providing it with power.
The MacBook Air launched 12 years ago. Here’s why it was way ahead of its time
When Apple launched the MacBook Air in 2008, it was many years ahead of its rivals. This revolutionary laptop changed the industry and influenced competitors for years to come -- here’s why it took so long for them to change their thinking and catch up with the device that redefined thinness.
Now is your last chance to order from Amazon for delivery by Christmas
Hunting down the perfect last-minute Christmas gift? The countdown is on -- Amazon has announced today is the last day to order from tens of millions of items with guaranteed Two-Day Delivery before Christmas Eve if you order today and One-Day Delivery on Christmas Eve if you order on December 23.
Here’s why 2019 turned out to be a glorious year for the Mac
Mac fans have had a rough few years, but 2019 was the year in which Apple turned things around. Whether that meant listening to its users or giving them pleasant surprises, the company made 2019 a year to remember. Here’s everything it got right, from the Mac Pro to the MacBook Pro 16.
Apple fails to get lawsuit over its troublesome butterfly keyboard dismissed
Apple has failed in its effort to get a judge to dismiss a class-action lawsuit that was brought against the tech giant last year in connection with the faulty “butterfly” keyboard. The keyboard launched with the MacBook in 2015 before being fitted to Pro and Air models.
Best Cyber Monday MacBook deals: Final sales on Apple laptops
Cyber Monday 2019 is coming to and but there's still a wide variety of deep discounts MacBooks, from the Air to the Pro. If you’re planning on buying a MacBook this year during Cyber Monday, here’s everything you need to know about the final deals.
A revolutionary MacBook is coming, and the clues have been hiding in plain sight
Apple will soon launch its first ARM-based MacBook, ditching Intel processors along the way, and it could launch early in 2020. That’s a bold claim to make, but it’s based on sound reasoning and a plethora of rumors. Look closely enough and you can see the clues, from Mac Catalyst to Apple Arcade.
Samsung Galaxy Book S vs. MacBook Air
Should you buy the MacBook Air or the brand new Samsung Galaxy Book S? Both are lightweight laptops aiming for impressive portable performance, but only one will get the nod from us. Read on to find out which ticked the most boxes and took the crown.
The fabled 16-inch MacBook Pro could launch this October
Holding out for a new MacBook Pro? You’re in luck, because the long-rumored 16-inch MacBook Pro is set to drop this October, according to a new report. The all-new device will launch alongside refreshes to the 13-inch MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, both of which recently got minor spec updates.
Apple’s 12-inch MacBook and non-Touch Bar Pro are on the chopping block
Looking for a new MacBook Pro or MacBook Air? Now is the perfect time, as Apple has updated both machines and cut the price of the MacBook Air. And you can save even more if you’re a student, with Apple offering $100 off for students.
Apple reportedly offers logic board replacements for some 2018 MacBook Air units
Apple has reportedly launched a free logic board replacement program for certain units of the Retina, 13-inch, 2018 MacBook Air. According to documents, affected laptops are suffering a "power" issue from the faulty components, and that Apple will be reaching out to owners of the affected computers.
Apple just registered seven new MacBooks, but what are they? Let’s speculate
Seven knew devices have been registered by Apple, suggesting a release date is imminent. But what exactly are they? We decided to investigate.
Get a new 2018 Apple MacBook Air for $1,000 with Amazon’s latest sale
If you've been thinking of buying a new Apple laptop, you might want to consider picking up the 2018 MacBook Air. Online retailer Amazon is currently running a discount on select models of the laptop, and you can bring one home starting at $1,000 -- a full $200 off the usual price.
Could Apple be refreshing the MacBook Air 2018 with a new Core i7 processor?
The MacBook Air 2018 has been released, but Apple could already be planning a slightly more powerful version with a new chipset under the hood. This is according to Intel product change documentation showing that the latest Apple laptop might pick up an option for a newer Intel Core i7-8510Y processor.
Amazon takes $200 off Apple’s latest 13-inch MacBook Air with retina display
Amazon is offering a $200 discount on Apple’s latest MacBook Air. The 2018 MacBook was fairly well-received when we reviewed it late last year and it still has all of the classic features Airs are known for with a few extras like a retina display and two Thunderbolt 3 ports.
The latest Best Buy sale takes up to $150 off the 2018 MacBook Air
If you missed out on Amazon and B&H's limited-time sale on the MacBook Air 2018 last week, you're still in luck. As part of an Apple Shopping Event, retailer Best Buy is currently taking off $150 off select models of the MacBook Air 2018, bringing prices to as low as $1,100.
Mac Mini and MacBook Air 2018 hit Apple refurbished store in U.S.
Apple has brought refurbished models of its 2018 Mac Mini and MacBook Air to its store for the first time in the U.S. They come in a variety of configurations with a few hundred dollars of savings to be had across the board. However, stock is limited, so if you want one of these Apple devices, get there fast.
Huawei’s MateBook 13 is smaller than a MacBook Air, yet includes Nvidia graphics
Apple made headlines in 2018 for its MacBook Air, but at At CES 2019, Huawei is taking on Apple's offerings. The company famous for its phones and tablets is introducing the new MateBook 13, sitting in between the ultra-slim MateBook X, and the budget-friendly Notebook D from 2018.
B&H takes up to $150 off 2018 MacBook Air models for a limited time
Looking for last-minute sales? There is now less than a week to go until Christmas, but you can still find some savings on the latest laptops and computers online. In the latest deal, B&H is taking up to $150 off the new MacBook Air 2018 for a limited time, up until December 22 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Acer Swift 7 vs. Apple MacBook Air
Acer's Swift 7 is singularly focused on being as thin as possible, and it succeeds -- rivaling the iPhone X at around 0.35 inches thick. But its keyboard has a weird layout and its touchpad doesn't click, making it hard to use. Does Apple's MacBook Air win out as being more pleasant to use?
HP Spectre Folio vs. Apple MacBook Air
Apple's MacBook Air received an update recently, gaining an 8th-generation Intel CPU to go with a thinner, lighter, and smaller chassis. Is that enough to keep up with the HP Spectre Folio, which is literally constructed of leather and lasts a very long time on a single charge of its battery?
Apple MacBook Air (2018) vs. Apple MacBook
Apple just refreshed the MacBook Air, giving it more power in a thinner, lighter body. The redesigned MacBook's footprint places it within a spitting distance of Apple's ultraportable MacBook line, and now both are priced just $100 apart. Which model should you get? We'll help you compare.
The MacBook Air’s battery is easier to replace, but you can’t do it at home
The 2018 MacBook Air's battery is still secured by glue, but this time around, Apple is providing tools to make it easier for authorized service technicians to replace the battery without having to replace the laptop's entire top cover. Unfortunately, users still won't be able to replace depleted batteries at home.
New MacBook Air might not be as fast as you think, early benchmarks show
Early Geekbench benchmarks for the new MacBook Air 2018 have already been spotted online. Performance testing results show the processor on board the device is just slightly faster than the one in the MacBook, but it packs considerably more power than last generation's MacBook Air devices.