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The new model has a butterfly mechanism rather than a scissor mechanism underneath, which allows it to be more compact and stop the keys rocking as much when you hit them.Įach key on the MacBook has its own LED backlighting for more accurate detail in the dark, so the backlighting should be better than the MacBook Air. Some of the space saving on the new MacBook comes from a complete redesign of the keyboard and the trackpad. In reality, the front camera on your phone is probably better than both.
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The front camera on the MacBook is a 480p - seriously SD - whereas the front camera on the MacBook Air is 720p. FaceTime camera takes a hitĪpple loves a bit of FaceTime calling (other video services are available), but the new MacBook isn't the video calling darling you might want it to be. The MacBook Air 11 was considered fairly stripped down, but offers MagSafe charging, 2x USB 3, ThunderBolt 2, as well as the headphone socket.įor those who like to physically connect, the older design MacBook Air offers plenty of advantages - you'll need adapters to hook up the new MacBook. That USB connection handles charging, offers USB 3.1 data transfer as well as DisplayPort 1.2 connectivity, all in the same port. It offers wireless connections, and then a single USB type-C connection. One of the dramatic changes on the MacBook is the removal of almost all the ports. The MacBook Air should be more faster and handle graphics better. There are options for 128, 256 and 512GB SSD storage, and it offers Intel HD Graphics 6000. The MacBook Air 11 has been updated, offering fifth-gen Intel Core i5 processors at 1.6GHz, 4 or 8GB RAM. Graphics is handled by Intel HD Graphics 5300 and there's 8GB RAM and 256 or 512GB SSD options. In terms of power, the new MacBook has fifth-gen Intel Core M processors, with 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3GHz options.
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It is also fanless, so it runs silently, which is a characteristic of Core M devices - like the range of Windows tablets and Ultrabooks on that Intel hardware. One of the key elements in making the MacBook smaller was miniaturising the logic board, with Apple saying it is 67 per cent smaller than the MacBook Air 11. Both are light, but that's 170g saving for the new model. The MacBook weighs only 920g compared to 1080g of the MacBook Air 11. The MacBook measures 280.5 x 196.5mm compared to 300 x 192mm of the Air 11, so the new model is slightly narrower, but a little deeper. The MacBook is 13.1mm thick at its fattest part (the hinge), whereas the MacBook Air 11 is 17mm, so that's a healthy reduction in size. You knew the new MacBook was thinner and lighter, but the difference is impressive. Not only that, but Apple claims that it is 30 per cent more efficient than previous displays, so you'll get the same brightness for less energy. That's quite a difference in terms of pixel density, meaning the new MacBook will be much sharper than the MacBook Air 11. The MacBook Air 11-inch has an 11.6-inch display with 1366 x 768 pixel resolution 171ppi, so it's softer than the new MacBook. It has a 12-inch display with a resolution of 2304 x 1440 pixels, 226ppi. Phil Schiller claimed the new MacBook has the best ever display that Apple has put into a notebook.
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So how does Cupertino's latest stack up against it's last ultra portable model? We've crunched the stats for your easy digestion. The small format sees it trimmed down in all directions, smaller than Apple's previous diminutive notebook, the MacBook Air 11-inch, which also received a tweak in today's announcement. It revives the MacBook name, which used to be the entry-level notebook device. (Pocket-lint) - Apple has announced a new MacBook at its Spring forward special event, a device that Phil Schiller, Apple VP, said was designed for "extreme portability".
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