With the release of a new Macbook rumoured to be on the horizon, we thought now would be a good time to review the most recent instalment by Apple, discussing its features, benefits and potential drawbacks that could be addressed in the coming release.

The Macbook Air M1, 2020 is the latest and most sophisticated computer ever released by Apple. This device has changed the game in many ways, particularly through its introduction of the M1 chip, which we explain in more detail below.

Apple fans worldwide are thinking, ‘should I sell my laptop to pay for the upcoming release!?’

The Macbook Air M1, 2020.

This computer boasts the longest battery life ever achieved in a Mac, the fastest GPU and CPU speeds, a silent, fanless design, all compacted into Apple’s thinnest and lightest notebook.

With prices started at just £999, you are getting some serious value for money when purchasing this computer. The new processing capabilities that the M1 chip enables means this computer is suitable for intensive tasks, like gaming, and won’t drain your battery.

The M1 Chip

What is it and why is it important?

The M1 chip has revolutionised the way Apple approaches computing as a whole, as this chip is designed specifically for the Macbook, has over 16 billion transistors and assimilates with one another the CPU, GPU, Neural Engine and much more.

This leap forward for Apple has positioned them way out in front of their competitors for the time being, because this technology allows for a level of performance and power efficiency that was hitherto impossible due to drawbacks in the hardware.

Benefits and Features

Aside from the immensely enhanced processing capabilities of the Macbook Air M1 and the dramatically extended battery life, this device also has some other impressive benefits and features.

The retina display on this computer is so insanely high-quality that the screen looks like a window to the real world. The colour palette has been extended, with 25% more colours available now, and pixel density has been enhanced, allowing for crystal clear, easy-to-read text.

True Tone technology has also been incorporated into this Mac so the white point of the display automatically adjusts based on the colour temperature of the user’s environment.

Streamers and YouTubers will also be over the moon with this laptop as it has a FaceTime HD camera and three microphones that hone in on the user’s voice and eliminate background noise.

Potential Drawbacks

No matter how great something is, nothing is perfect. But at least when it comes to Apple products, you can safely bet that they will improve on their designs with every new release.

That is what we are hoping with the anticipated release of the next model; that Apple will pay attention to feedback from people who purchased the 2020 M1, and implement the desired changes.

• Limited Ports: Many people have complained about the lack of ports on this laptop, so if you’re accustomed to using external devices, this might not be the best choice for you.
• Limited Monitor Drive: This device can only drive one monitor, meaning you can only connect it to one display screen.
• Limited Capabilities for Audio Producers: Some third-party plugins that music creators rely on don’t work on this computer.