![]() ![]() Taking into account the fact that this device is still capable (and outperforms many modern devices), has an adequate amount of internal storage, and is an Apple-labeled product available for less than $650, we can definitely recommend this device with confidence. Scoring 4.7 out of 5 stars (based on 7,499 Amazon ratings), this Climate Pledge Friendly device comes with a 1-year Apple limited warranty. It may be a nearly 3-year-old device, but we still think this is a fair price. Originally retailing for $999, this MacBook Air is now available for $642.92. Unfortunately, this model lacks the Retina display found on the Apple MacBook Pro M1 13″, but it still offers a great visual performance nonetheless. Although it’s no longer one of the thinnest laptops on the market, the Air still is fairly lightweight & very thin, making it easy to transport. This model is no exception it has a full aluminum body, weighs a total of 2.96 lbs., and is 0.7 inches thick when closed. Build QualityĪpple’s MacBooks are known for their iconic aluminum body shells, which undoubtedly contributed to the large amount of metallic-chassis laptops on the market today. Check out our Apple Macbook Air M1 13-Inch review. On the other hand, the included 8 GB of LPDDR3 RAM feels much more modern. By today’s standard, the internal SSD is rather low at 128 GB, but it’s still far more than most Chromebooks. This 2017 MacBook Air has two USB 3 ports, a Thunderbolt 2 port, and an SDXC card slot. Since it’s an older model, it doesn’t have Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) connections found on the newer Apple MacBook Air 13, but it still has a fair amount of connection options. You can plug the charger directly into a wall, or use the cable if your outlet is far away. This charger has a self-preserving design because the charger is held in by magnets, meaning it will easily disconnect instead of pulling your laptop to the floor. Along with the MacBook, you also get a 45W MagSafe 2 power adapter. Internally, this MacBook Air houses a built-in 54 Wh lipo battery that provides the laptop with up to 12 hours of battery life during casual use, and up to 30 days if it’s left on standby. ![]() If you need another laptop that’s easy to tote, then read our Apple Macbook 1.8GHz review. That said, the MacBook Air Core i5 feels much more at home with media creation than gaming. While this setup definitely won’t be able to keep up with modern high-requirement games, you should still be able to play older games on lower settings without any issues. For graphic rendering, it uses the Intel HD Graphics 6000, and it has 8 GB of LPDDR3 RAM. Using Turbo Boost, it can run at speeds of up to 2.9GHz. ![]() This MacBook Air is powered by a 1.8GHz dual-core 5th-generation Intel Core i5 processor. ![]()
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