After years with Windows, I used the MacBook Air M4 for one week. Here's how it 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 replaced my Windows PC with a Mac Studio - here are my takeaways after one week I had a chance to test out the new MacBook Air M4 over the last week, 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 Air M4 is the expan ... Read full article.