Apple MacBook Air is the right choice for those of you who want to switch from Windows to macOS. Fast performance and long-lasting battery are the advantages that Apple exhibits to challenge other laptops in its class. The battery life of the latest MacBook Air models launched in mid-2017 can reach 10 hours. For those of you who like thin laptops, the latest MacBook Air comes with a thickness of only 1.7 cm and weighs only 1.34 kg. Inside a laptop as thin as this is a fifth-generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processor supported by the Intel HD Graphics 6000 graphics processor.
In addition to the various advantages above, MacBook Air also has other advantages such as: support for the latest generation of 802.11ac Wireless which is 3x faster than its predecessor, SSD storage, and the latest sophisticated and intuitive macOS High Sierra operating system. Want to know the advantages of this laptop compared to ordinary laptops. Let's look at the following review of the latest Apple MacBook Air.
Apple MacBook Air Price
MacBook Air 2017 output is now sold with a price range of as low as 10 million and as high as 15 million. This laptop comes in a variety of different models and specifications. You can choose which MacBook Air best fits your needs. Unlike MacBook, MacBook Air is specially designed for entry class so that the specifications offered are tailored for users who have high mobility and have just switched to macOS.
Fast Performance and Long Battery Life
The 2017 MacBook Air is powered by fifth-generation dual-core Intel Core i5 and i7 processors. The processor clock speed in the MacBook Air can reach 2.9 GHz with the Turbo Boost option. The L3 cache reaches 3 MB, making this laptop reliable enough to accompany daily activities. The fifth generation Intel Core processor in MacBook Air is supported by Intel HD Graphics 6000 graphics. The integrated graphics processor in this processor will help you edit photos to stream high-definition content.
Graphics performance MacBook Air can operate lightly and does not drain a lot of battery. Talking about battery capacity, MacBook Air can last up to 10 hours with normal use. In addition, the standby time of the battery can reach 30 days, which is perfect for those of you who often travel for long periods of time.
Memory and Storage Capacity
All MacBook Air models are supported by 8GB RAM memory capacity. 1600 MHz LPDDR3 RAM helps you do multiple tasks at the same time. The RAM capacity of the 2017 MacBook is higher than the 2015 model, which is still 4GB. Meanwhile, the storage capacity used is a PCIe-based SSD. The MacBook Air's PCIe SSD is claimed to be 17x faster than a 5400 rpm hard drive.
MacBook Air comes in two SSD capacity models, namely 128 GB and 256 GB. But if you want a bigger capacity, MacBook Air also provides a 512 GB model but it seems quite difficult to find and the price is quite high.
13.3 Inch LED Screen
Apple MacBook Air is supported by a glossy wide screen measuring 13.3 inches. Especially for this 2017 model, the MacBook Air is not available in 11.6-inch screen sizes. The screen technology used by the MacBook Air is still LED, not the Retina Display as in the MacBook series above. The LED type screen guarantees clear and rich color quality and is energy efficient. The MacBook Air's display supports a resolution of 1440 x 900 pixels (native resolution) at a 16:10 aspect ratio and can be scaled down to 1024 x 768 pixels at a 4:3 aspect ratio.
Connectivity Support
For business connectivity, MacBook Air is equipped with two USB 3.0 ports with speeds up to 5 Gbps. In addition to USB, there is also one Thunderbolt 2 port with data transfer speeds of up to 20 Gbps. To read data from a memory card, MacBook Air provides an SDXC card slot. Meanwhile, for wireless connectivity, MacBook Air supports 802.11ac WiFi. Wireless speed support can reach 3x faster than the previous generation WiFi.
macOS High Sierra Operasi Operating System
MacBook Air 2o17 output comes with support for the latest macOS High Sierra operating system. This operating system performs all MacBook functions optimally. macOS High Sierra has powerful features that have been refined to make everyday activities easier. The three superior features of macOS High Sierra are: Finder to make it easier for you to find files on your MacBook and those stored in iCloud Drive, Spotlight to help you find applications, documents, pictures, and so on that are relevant to the keywords used, and lastly is a feature notifications to make it easier for you to get the latest notifications and the latest information you are looking for from the Safari Browser.
Apple MacBook Air Specifications
| Platforms | |
| Type | Laptops |
| OS | macOS High Sierra |
| Processor Type | Intel Core 5 th Gen |
| Onboard Processor | Intel® Core™ i5 dual-core 1.8 GHz, Turbo Boost up to 2.9 GHz, L3 Cache 3 MB |
| Graphic | Intel HD Graphics 6000 |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 8GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR3 1600MHz |
| HDD | – |
| SSD | 128GB/256GB PCIe SSD |
| Graphic | |
| GPU | – |
| Screen Size | 13.3 inch |
| Screen Resolution | 1440 x 900 pixels |
| body | |
| Size | 32.5 x 22.7 x 1.7 cm |
| Weight | 1.35 kg |
| Color Choice | Silver |
| Others | |
| Speaker | Stereo |
| WebCam | HD FaceTime Camera 720p |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11ac, compatible with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Keyboard | Backlit Keyboard |
| Touchpad | Yes Trackpad |
| Port | 2 USB 3.0 Ports, Thunderbolt 2 Port, SDXC Slot, 3.5mm Headphone Jack |
| Battery | lithium-polymer up to 10 hours |