I replaced my Windows laptop with an M4 MacBook Air - here's how the first 24 hours went

MacBook Air M4 in Sky Blue Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET When Apple announced the MacBook Air M4 earlier this month, it was clear that the laptop would be an incremental upgrade from last year's model, with the latest in Apple silicon and a host of software and AI-powered features. The fact that the 13-inch version was $100 less was a pleasant surprise, however, positioning it as a competitive choice in the current market. Also: I'm a hardcore Windows fan - but the M4 Max Mac Studio is convincing me to switch sides I had a chance to test out the new MacBook Air M4 over the course of a few days, and my initial findings reflect a device that's snappier, a little more polished, and ultimately an improvement on the device we all know and love. A more thorough, full-length review will come shortly, but for now, here are my initial thoughts on the latest refresh to the ultraportable laptop that started it all. Hardware upgrades: more for less One of the big improvements to the hardware on the Ai ... Read full article.