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| [* black] Before venturing inside, we take a quick survey of some of the the new Air's external features. | |
| [* black] On its underbelly we find some fine print, and some color-matched pentalobe screws. | |
| - | [* icon_note] Looks like we've got some new numbers! Model |
| + | [* icon_note] Looks like we've got some new numbers! Model A1932 and EMC 3184. |
| [* black] Opening it up, we're greeted with a [https://ifixit.org/blog/10279/apple-macbook-keyboard-cover-up/|familiar|new_window=true] 3rd-gen butterfly keyboard, and we immediately have MacBook Pro flashbacks. | |
| - | [* black] There's a pretty strong family resemblance here, with only minor visual differences between the three MacBooks. Size-wise, the new Air lands between the (silver) MacBook and the (space gray) Pro, copping a second port like the latter. |
| + | [* black] The Air bears a remarkable resemblance to the [guide|72415|Touch Bar-less 13" MacBook Pro|new_window=true]—apart from thickness and Touch ID, they are nigh indistinguishable. |
| + | [* black] ...and despite the "Air" nomenclature, this makes the [guide|39841|12" MacBook|new_window=true] look like a lightweight by comparison. |