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I don't really understand how these are more appealing than the previous models. They're both expensive and dated designs. Perhaps it's just me, but unless you're replacing a proper laptop with one of these, the prices have ways been excessive. The
USB C is welcome, but as the author points out the use of lightning still is more obnoxious than convenient.

Edit: what I'm getting at is that, unless you're using the Air's additional capabilities, why not stick with the existing iPad? It's way cheaper and not exactly a slouch.