{"id":78,"date":"2021-02-24T19:08:55","date_gmt":"2021-02-24T19:08:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/educate.winona.edu\/laptop-showcase\/?page_id=78"},"modified":"2023-01-27T13:46:57","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T19:46:57","slug":"apple_macbook_air_m2_2023","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/educate.winona.edu\/laptop-showcase\/apple_macbook_air_m2_2023\/","title":{"rendered":"MacBook Air M2 13&#8243;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/educate.winona.edu\/laptop-showcase\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2023\/01\/Apple_MacBook_Air_M2_2023.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Apple_MacBook_Air_M2_2023&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; specialty=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; specialty_columns=&#8221;3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Overview<\/h2>\n<p>Redesigned around the next-generation M2 chip, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/macbook-air-m2\/\">13-inch M2 MacBook Air<\/a> is thinner and lighter than the MacBook Pro, while offering similar performance, exceptional speed, power, graphics, and mobility in a darker, 100% recycled, midnight aluminum finish. The new Apple Silicon (M2) processor offers long-lasting battery life and tons of speed, all while generating very little heat.<\/p>\n<p>The Liquid Retina display with True Tone technology delivers sharp, bright text and images and white balance that adjusts to match the light around you. The built-in 1080p FaceTime HD camera and studio-quality three-mic array also contribute to a comfortable screen viewing and online meeting experience.<\/p>\n<p>Rapid battery charging, the improved keyboard with biometric Touch ID, and the two Thunderbolt USB-C ports for peripherals make this a great choice for supporting your mobile digital life.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Specifications<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Processor: Apple M2 chip with 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Memory: 8 GB unified memory<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Network: Wi-fi 6 with Bluetooth 5<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Display: 13-inch LED-backlit Retina display with IPS technology<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Storage: 256 GB SSD storage<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Two Thunderbolt\/USB ports<\/li>\n<li>Magsafe connector<\/li>\n<li>Biometric Touch ID fingerprint reader<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Air vs Pro<\/h2>\n<p>Both the Macbook Pro and Air are powerful machines based on the new, next-generation M2 chip. Although the Pro has an edge in video editing, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/news\/macbook-air-m2-vs-macbook-pro-m2-benchmarks-how-the-new-air-stacks-up\">performance benchmarking<\/a> indicates that the two are very similar. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/news\/macbook-air-2022-vs-macbook-pro-2022-13-inch\">Comparing the Air and Pro<\/a> feature-by-feature, the Air is lighter and thinner, has a slightly larger screen, has a better camera, and comes in a darker &#8220;midnight&#8221; finish. 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