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MacBook Air 13-inch M4 (16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) review

Best starter MacBook Air 13-inch M4 at £999 is perfect for freshers with 16GB RAM and 256GB SSD. Handles 5,000-word papers smoothly on its 13.6-inch display. UK students add cloud storage for affordability.

Key features

  • M4 chip
  • 16GB RAM
  • 256GB SSD
  • 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display
  • Up to 20-hour battery life
  • MagSafe charging
  • Two Thunderbolt ports
  • Touch ID

Pros

  • Excellent starter price at £999
  • 16GB RAM for smooth use
  • Portable 13-inch size
  • Long battery life
  • Reliable M4 performance

Cons

  • Small 256GB storage
  • Needs cloud or external
  • M4 not top-tier
  • Basic for power users

Who is it for

Budget uni freshers writing essays love this under £1,000 option. It delivers reliable performance for basics. Solves entry-level computing needs portably.

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