24 Macworld • March 2021

BUYING GUIDE

I

f you’re reading this article, then

the chances are you’re thinking

about buying a new Mac computer

and may be in need of a little

guidance. Fortunately, we’re quite

familiar with Apple’s Macs, and

we’re happy to help you choose the

right Mac for you. This buying guide

provides an overview of all the Mac

models available, and what each

model is best suited for.

MACBOOK AIR

Models for sale were originally

released November 2020.

What is it? The MacBook Air is Apple’s

affordable line of laptops. It currently

offers two 13in models.

When it comes to buyinh a Mac, we’ve got the low-down on each

model to help you make a buying decision. Roman Loyola reports

Which Mac should you buy?

Who’s it for? The MacBook Air is

ideal for the budget conscious. It’s

also for anyone who is always on the

go, doesn’t want to be bogged down

by a regular-size laptop and needs

a computer that’s more versatile

than an iPad.

What are the specifications? The two

MacBook Air models have Apple’s M1

system on a chip, which features an

8-core CPU, 16-core Neural Engine,

and 8GB of RAM (upgradeable to

16GB). Apple claims 15 hours of

battery life for wireless web and 18

hours Apple TV app movie playback.

The main difference between

the models offered is the GPU and

storage. The £999 model has a

24 Macworld • March 2021

BUYING GUIDE

I

f you’re reading this article, then

the chances are you’re thinking

about buying a new Mac computer

and may be in need of a little

guidance. Fortunately, we’re quite

familiar with Apple’s Macs, and

we’re happy to help you choose the

right Mac for you. This buying guide

provides an overview of all the Mac

models available, and what each

model is best suited for.

MACBOOK AIR

Models for sale were originally

released November 2020.

What is it? The MacBook Air is Apple’s

affordable line of laptops. It currently

offers two 13in models.

When it comes to buyinh a Mac, we’ve got the low-down on each

model to help you make a buying decision. Roman Loyola reports

Which Mac should you buy?

Who’s it for? The MacBook Air is

ideal for the budget conscious. It’s

also for anyone who is always on the

go, doesn’t want to be bogged down

by a regular-size laptop and needs

a computer that’s more versatile

than an iPad.

What are the specifications? The two

MacBook Air models have Apple’s M1

system on a chip, which features an

8-core CPU, 16-core Neural Engine,

and 8GB of RAM (upgradeable to

16GB). Apple claims 15 hours of

battery life for wireless web and 18

hours Apple TV app movie playback.

The main difference between

the models offered is the GPU and

storage. The £999 model has a