6 Reasons that will Still Make You Buy A MacBook Air
When Apple released its new MacBook Pros, which are thinner and much more powerful than the Air, but decided not to refresh its mainstream consumer laptop, the company sounded the latter's eventual death knell. I don't think there will ever be another new MacBook Air released. Tim Cook's company has a long history of continuing to manufacture and sell obsolete versions of its products (see iPod touch) so it's no surprise that Apple is still offering the 13-inch MacBook Air, which hasn't been updated in close to two years. At first blush, it seems crazy to even consider buying an obsolete laptop. However, there are six solid reasons why you still might want to buy a MacBook Air. 1. Under $1,000 The cheapest new MacBook Pro starts at a pricey $1,499, but the 13-inch MacBook Air still goes for $999. The 12-inch MacBook, which is too small and limited for most people, starts at $1,299. Considering that the average laptop sells for around $650, it's cle...