Apple is scraping by for yet another year with what is the same MacBook Air design as before, only with 8GB RAM as standard. If you were waiting for the Retina MacBook Air, this is not it. The screen technology looks seriously dated at this point, especially when Apple packs such fantastic displays into its other MacBook ranges, so make sure searingly sharp images aren't too high on your priority list before buying. However, if a portable road warrior is what you’re after, this is still a great choice. Yes, the new MacBook is slimmer and lighter, but the Air remains pretty skinny, offers superb stamina and has enough power for some pretty serious on-the-go duties. Buy the Apple MacBook Air 13in (2016) here
Excellent battery life; Fair performance; Still super-slim and light;
Design ageing in parts; Pretty poor screen; Lacks some benefits of latest Pro Macbooks;