Summary: <p>Leo looks at the new Macbook Air, the good, the bad, and the ugly webcam.</p> <p>Starting at $999 ($899 education pricing) with dual-core 1.1Ghz i3, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage in Silver, Space Gray, and Gold.</p> <p>My machine, as configured, with quad-core 1.2 Ghz i7, 16 GB RAM, and 1 TB storage, $1849</p> <p>All models include real ESC key and TouchID (no TouchBar) and two T3 ports on the left, headphone jack on the right. </p> <p>The new Magic keyboard with scissor switches isn't the best I've ever used, but it's usable, and a major upgrade from the 2018 model.</p> <p>There are no surprises here. It's a Macbook Air, with a better keyboard. </p> <p>Nevertheless, if you love the Macbook Air, the first ultrabook, which I do, it's great and I'm very happy to be able to recommend it again.</p> <p>Pros:</p><ul> <li>Great 16:10 screen (2560x1600) with TrueTone</li> <li>All-day battery life</li> <li>Usable keyboard</li> <li>Super thin and light</li> </ul><p>Cons:</p><ul> <li>Y-Series Ice Lake chips are not super fast</li> <li>No Wi-Fi 6</li> <li>Lackluster camera with no shutter</li> <li>Only two T3 ports, and they're both on the same side!</li> <li>Totally non-upgradable</li> <li>Expensive</li> </ul><p>Leo Laporte gives you helpful tips to get the most from your Mac every week on Hands-On Mac</p> <p><strong>Host:</strong> <a href="https://twit.tv/people/leo-laporte">Leo Laporte</a></p> <p>Download or subscribe to this show at <a href="https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-mac">https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-mac</a></p> <p><strong>Sponsor:</strong></p><ul> <li><a href="http://LastPass.com/twit">LastPass.com/twit</a></li> </ul>
