> the new inverted-“T” arrangement for the arrow keys makes them easier to find without looking down<p>Heh, leave it to Apple to congratulate themselves for going back to a design that they already had earlier and that everyone else uses.
This looks like a decent MBA, however it feels a little bit too late.<p>I got rid of my MBA 2013 in 2018, in hopes to get a proper replacement, but the unreliable keyboard and weak spec stopped me from getting one. Eventually, I got tired of waiting. Tried linux, first at work (with System76/Pop!_OS), then at my home laptop (Manjaro and Pop!_OS), and I don't think I'm coming back to Apple.<p>Yes, linux requires some adjustments to your workflows and playflows, but I was surprised how little. And as with everything, the more you are at it, the easier and more natural it becomes.<p>The only thing I'm really missing is iOS development. However, that might be a good thing, and if I really need to do it I've got a MBP 2012 waiting for me in the basement (although, it will be obsolete really soon).
For folks wondering, Magic Keyboard refers to Apple going back to scissor switches as opposed to the super-high failure rate butterfly keyboards that they had to extend warranties for.<p>Pro tip/Side note: Don't but a 2016-2019 MacBook as they have faulty keyboards. Even with the extended warranty Apple had to offer for all of them, when they break, Apple replaces them with another of the faulty design ones.
The MacMini has also been updated, from the MacBook Air newsroom article, at the bottom of the page:<p>```
Mac mini Also Updated Today<p>Whether they are using it as a desktop computer, a music and movie storage hub for the family, or as a code compile server for Xcode, customers love Mac mini. The standard configurations of Mac mini now come with double the storage capacity. The $799 configuration now comes standard with 256GB, while the $1,099 configuration features 512GB of storage, and every Mac mini is made from 100 percent recycled aluminum.
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Why in this case would I buy the Macbook Pro?<p><pre><code> *AIR* *PRO*
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$: 1300 1300<p>SSD(GB): 512 128<p>RAM(GB): 8 (3.7GHz) 8(2.1 GHz)<p>CPU * : i5 i5<p>Graphics: Intel Iris + Intel Iris +<p>Display: Retina w/ True Tone Retina w/ TrueTone<p>Touch ID: Yes Yes<p>Thunderbolt3 Ports: 2 2<p>* the Air's CPU is 30% slower but can be boosted to match the Pro's<p>Guys what am I missing here? Isn't the Air just a better option?
Not unusual for Apple, but I still think it takes a lot of gall to go back to the way the keyboard <i>used</i> to work, instead of their shitty butterfly mechanism keyboard, and call it "Magic".
Hope to see a 11" one as well. I <3 my 2015 Air. It's small but simply does everything I need. At home I plug it to a bigger screen and my Model M keyboard and it's the perfect desktop. When I travel it easily fits in any bag and I hardly notice it.
Still massive bezels though. They could draw some inspiration from screen implementation of huawei matebook series with nearly no bezels. Can't vouch for their durability however.
Can't wait to see the benchmarks of the base model i3 vs the quad-core i5. $999 base config having 256GB SSD is nice, $1299 for 512GB of storage isn't too bad, either.
TBH I thought I would be hanging on for the forthcoming 14" MBP to replace my trusty 2012 MBA... but this ticks all the boxes<p>I'll still be sad to lose the SD card slot though
<start of rant><p>if apple sold a licence for macos we can cut this BS and besides , i can only see audio professionals and graphic designers getting their monies worth. I get the argument about the "eco-system" but at what cost would you buy it though. you get outdated hardware with STFU prices. will we ever come to a consensus Linux distro and get rid of these idiots ( mac , windows ) .<end of rant>