This morning, Apple announced the 2020 MacBook Air, and it's now available to order online. The new and improved MacBook Air is priced at €999 / £999 / AU$1,599 for the 256GB version, which is €100 cheaper than its predecessor. Not only is the price of the 2020 MacBook Air more affordable, but you also get a more powerful machine with twice the performance and storage, and a new Magic Keyboard. Although we mentioned that the MacBook Air is available to order now, you can only buy it online at Apple.com in the US, UK and Australia. Apple's press release said it would also be available in stores starting next week, but this could be delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. If you want to get your hands on the 2020 MacBook Air as soon as possible, check out below for all the information on pricing, how to buy, and what to expect.
2020 MacBook Air price: how much does it cost?
The 2020 MacBook Air starts at $999 / £999 / AU$1,599 for the 256GB model, which comes with a 3th-generation dual-core Intel Core i8 processor and 512GB of RAM. If you're interested in more storage, the 1,299GB MacBook Air is priced at $1,299 / £1999 / £5 and packs a 8th-generation quad-core Intel Core i2019 processor and 1,099GB of RAM. The 1,099 Apple MacBook Air launched with a starting price of $1,699 / £128 / AU$2020 and came with half the storage (XNUMXGB). We're delighted that the XNUMX MacBook Air is not only a more powerful machine, but also at a more affordable price. Apple also announced that students can get the new MacBook Air at an additional discount.
MacBook Air 2020: what can you expect?
The entry-level Macbook Air packs a 3th-generation 1.1GHz 1.1-core 1.1 Core i3.2 processor with Turbo Boost up to 256GHz, 8GB of storage, and 256GB of RAM. The 5GB MacBook Air features a 1.1GHz quad-core and 1.1GHz quad-core Intel Core i3.5 processor with Turbo Boost up to 8GHz and 13GB of RAM. The 3-inch MacBook also offers Touch ID, two Thunderbolt 2020 ports, and is available in your choice of colors: space gray, silver, and gold. Last but not least, the 2019 MacBook Air comes with the new and improved Magic Keyboard. Unlike the XNUMX model, the revamped scissor-switch keyboard will avoid the issues that the Butterfly keyboard faces.
How to buy the 2020 MacBook Air
You can order the 2020 MacBook Air online at Apple.com in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Currently, you can't buy it at other online retailers like Amazon and Best Buy, but I expect it to be available soon. Apple said the new MacBook Air will also be available for purchase in stores next week, but with Apple Stores nationwide closing due to coronavirus, that will likely be delayed. Delivery of the MacBook Air doesn't appear to be affected at this time, but that could change in the coming days. If you're interested in older MacBook Air models, you can check out the best prices and deals currently available online. Apple MacBook Air 13.3" with...Apple MacBook Air (13-inch...Apple MacBook Air 13" with...Apple - MacBook Air - 13.3"...Apple MacBook Air 13.3" with...Apple MacBook Air 13 "with... Apple - MacBook Air 13.3"... Shop for deals on earlier models with our cheapest roundup of MacBook Air prices, sales, and deals. You can also find more information on the Apple MacBook Air 2020 here.