It is if you're a creative pro who needs the modern features offered by the MacBook Air, like the Thunderbolt 3 port and Retina display. So, is the new MacBook Air worth the risk of potentially having a faulty keyboard? That depends. An expert on all things Apple, Henry argues that the old MacBook Air is a better choice for less tech-savvy people who need to complete simple tasks. Despite introducing a new MacBook Air in October 2018, Apple is still selling the old version which, while tweaked back in 2017 is. Casey, recommended the last-gen Air to his mom, a teacher who needed to replace her aging MacBook Air. Panania, NSW MacBook Air 13/ 8GB 128SSD/ 2.2GHz i7/ 2019 MS Office/. In fact, my colleague and senior writer at Laptop Mag, Henry T. Apple macbook air 2017 800 Hoppers Crossing, VIC Macbook air 2017 8/128 i5 690.
I wouldn't blame you for buying the last-gen MacBook Air. The good news (sort of) is that if you do run into problems with your newer MacBook Air, Apple will replace it with the same improved keyboard that is shipping with the new MacBook Pros. Just try reading this broken Wall Street Journal report written by Joanna Stern on a new MacBook Air. Refurbished MacBook Air laptops: guaranteed excellence from Apple When purchasing a. Compared to other Macbook Airs the 2017 model is the cheapest one. Discounts apply to most recent previous ticketed/advertised price. The tech giant has made several changes to the keys, each one of which promised better reliability however, every new version seems to come with its own set of problems. (5) Price: The MacBook Air price starts at 849-999. The keys are so unreliable that it led to dual class-action lawsuits against Apple.