APPLE MAC AIR 13 I3 8GB 256GB GOLD 2020
Apple’s notebook range has undergone a major shift recently with the new M1 chip powering 2021’s devices, but the 2020 range still has plenty of power at friendlier prices.
Key Features
- Intel Core i3 dual-core processor.
- 8GB memory, 256GB storage
- 13.3in LED-backlit IPS display
- Resolution 2560 x 1600 pixels
One step down: Not a Mac, but brand new, half the price and featuring the new ultra-powered Ryzen 5 chipset
ASUS VivoBook 15 15.6in Ryzen 5 (£499)
Next step up: More power and memory if you can afford the steep price jump
Apple MacBook Pro 2020 13in i5 8GB 512GB - Silver (from £1449)
Details
Apple’s MacBook Air line is loved by users for the power and quiet performance, and at under the £1,000 mark, the entry-level models are still highly desirable. This model has a staggering display for a 13-inch class device and plenty of processing power and storage. All of that comes in a highly portable format
With around 11 hours of battery life, it will get you through a full working day and at just 1.3 kilos in weight, is easy enough to lug around. Faster than Windows equivalents and working seamlessly with other Apple products, it is easy to see why users love their MacBooks.
Across the range, the gold model makes it look less like an accessory and more like a personal statement. And the 2020 models come with the new Magic Keyboard that provides a more comfortable and quiet typing experience.
While the screen may be a little small for Apple’s army of creatives, it is perfectly good for office tasks and enjoying Netflix. However, you will need an adaptor to connect it to a larger screen through HDMI and the two USB-C ports might not be enough to help turn it into a homeworking professional set up.
Summary
Pros
- Gorgeous to look at
- Powerful in use
- Good value for an Apple product
Cons
- Soon to be outclassed by newer models
- Not as expandable as some models
- Expensive for a lower-spec laptop
Rating
4.9 out of 5 based on 69 reviews
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