After years since a major update, the new Retina MacBook Air was unveiled yesterday sporting a major design refresh, updated processor, Touch ID, USB-C and much more. Let’s take a look at how the Retina MacBook Air compares to the rest of the MacBook lineup and which one you should buy.
Before Apple’s October event yesterday, there was a lot of speculation about what the release of a 13-inch Retina MacBook would mean for the rest of the lineup. Some thought Apple might kill off the 12-inch MacBook. Or alternately, maybe Apple would end the MacBook Air line and offer 12- and 13-inch Retina MacBooks.
Curiously enough, after announcing the 13-inch MacBook Air with Retina display, Apple is continuing to sell both the old-style MacBook Air at $999 and the 12-inch MacBook at $1,299.
The lineup also includes the 13-inch MacBook Pro without Touch Bar starting at $1,299. Let’s dive into how the new 13-inch Retina MacBook Air compares to all these machines with its starting price of $1,199.
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