MacBook Air 2017 Release Date: 3 Reasons Why It’s Perfect For Students; Best Buy Hints Upcoming Launch
MacBook Air has not been followed by a new model in two years as Apple dropped the 11-inch Air last year. In fact, the tech giant is also expected to phase out the 13-inch model soon to make way for a thinner and more expensive 12-inch MacBook. Nevertheless, MacBook Air is still considered as the best choice for students.
MacBook Air Is A Good Laptop For Students. The MacBook Air is still among those more portable notebooks in the market with only 0.68 inches thick and 2.96 pounds, although the 12-inch MacBook and some PC notebooks are even slim, slender. This means easy fitting of the laptop into the student's backpack filled with books without weighing them down.
MacBook Air, meantime, is a practical choice for students and families who do not want to spend at least $1,299 for a 13-inch MacBook Pro or a 12-inch MacBook. According to reports, the entry-level MacBook Air is priced at $999 MSRP, although a price tag of $899 could still be found at third-party retailers, or some for just $799 on sale. However, a model with 256GB SSD is available for $200 for those who would want to skip the base model with 128GB.
In terms of battery life, MacBook Air can last 14 hours on a charge when tested at the Laptop Mag Battery Test, involving uninterrupted surfing over WiFi. Moreover, it endures six hours longer compared to the average ultraportable laptop. In fact, reports suggest that only a small number of PC laptops can offer 14 hours or more of battery life, Laptop Mag reported.
Best Buy Offers The Cheapest Price For MacBook Air. MacBook Air was priced for only $800 at Best Buy in February this year. According to reports, while this may not seem important for some, the price discount could be an indication that the retail store believes that a new MacBook Air is underway. Incidentally, Best Buy unintentionally published a spec of a new iMac late last year, which was thought as an indication of an impending launch, MacWorld reported. Watch MacBook Air Unboxing 2017 here:
