How the MacBook Air saved the Mac

Luke Miani September 3, 2022
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Save 20% by code below on soundcore Space A40 & Q45 from 08/25 9AM, to 09/07 11PM EST.Space A40: https://soundcore.tech/SPACdKSPECIAL OFFER CODES by region: US: FORSPACEUS UK: FORSPACEUK DE: FORSPACEDE CA: FORSPACECASpace Q45:https://soundcore.tech/Yt3kpb US: FORSPACEUS UK: FORSPACEUK DE: FORSPACEDE CA: FORSPACECA Throughout Apple's history there have been many transformative moments; the 1984 Macintosh, the 1998 iMac, the iPod, the iPhone, etc. But one has gone almost totally unrecognized: the MacBook Air. In today's video we'll uncover the secret history of the MacBook Air, how it's initial failure pushed Apple towards a destiny with Apple Silicon. The humble lightweight laptop was never very powerful, but it changed the computer industry and Apple in a big big way. Time stamps: 0:00 Intro 0:49 Original MacBook Air 2:42 Initial failures 5:46 Sponsored segment 7:42 Second gen MacBook Air 8:40 Apple Silicon seed was planted 12 years ago 9:57 Second gen updates 10:38 Third generation MacBook Air 12:50 Modern Apple Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeMiani Follow me on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lukemiani Join my Subreddit! https://www.reddit.com/r/lukemianiyoutube Gear: iFixit Pro Toolkit: https://amzn.to/3bYIzdM Panasonic Lumix GH5: https://amzn.to/3b3oMtj Leica 12-60MM Lens: https://amzn.to/3hQ5URf Sennheiser MKH 416: https://amzn.to/31zGwt2 Zoom H6: https://amzn.to/2ECYSk6 Sennheiser MKE 440: https://amzn.to/2JRwIRU Edelkrone SliderOne V2: https://amzn.to/33mTZmt *Amazon Links are affiliate codes and generate small commission to support the channel*

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