Apple Discontinues All Intel-Based MacBook Air Models; Only M1 MacBook Air Available to Purchase
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When Apple debuted its M1 chip in the new MacBook Air, the performance numbers the company shared were enough to believe that customers won’t need the Intel-based versions anymore. Well, Apple read our minds because if you visit the official page right now, there are only M1 MacBook Air models available to buy. It looks like Apple is finally waving goodbye to Intel chips, at least for its less expensive notebook.
If you visit the M1 MacBook Air page right now, you’ll notice there are two models of varying specifications and pricing available. This means there’s no point in keeping the Intel-based models around. Even previous tests have shown that while Intel increased the core count on the 2020 13-inch MacBook Air, the thermals got to a point where users wouldn’t be able to do mildly intensive work on the notebook. Keep in mind that the Intel-based MacBook Air features an active cooling solution, and it still couldn’t keep the temperatures under control.