# Recycled Aluminum Laptops The MacBook Air 13.3-inch Laptop Has a Retina Display and More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-10-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-air-133 References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/new-macbook-air-13-3-with-retina-display/) & [apple](https://www.apple.com/macbook-air/) The new MacBook Air 13.3.inch laptop has been unveiled by [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m2-macbook-air) as the latest and greatest iteration of the [highly portable computer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geekbook) that will come as welcome news to avid professionals seeking the next-generation of mobile technology. The laptop is outfitted with a Retina display that has a staggering four million pixels for color replication that's 48% better than previous models, while a 50% thinner bezel puts the crisp imagery in the spotlight. The laptop features Touch ID and a T2 security chip to make it an ultra-secure solution for professionals to use and can be paired with up to 16GB of RAM and a 1.5TB SSD. The MacBook Air 13.3.inch laptop features a [100% recycled aluminum design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-17-pro) that comes as part of Apple's effort to reduce its reliance on virgin materials. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Recycled Aluminium Design:** Apple's use of 100% recycled aluminum in their MacBook Air laptop creates disruptive innovation opportunities within the sustainability and eco-friendly industry. - **Retina Display:** The Retina display in Apple's new MacBook Air 13.3-inch laptop creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the displays and graphics industry. - **T2 Security Chip:** The T2 security chip in Apple's new MacBook Air laptop creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the cybersecurity industry. ### Where This Applies - **Sustainability and Eco-friendly Industry:** Apple's use of 100% recycled aluminum creates opportunities for businesses in the sustainability and eco-friendly industry to innovate and promote environmentally-friendly products. - **Displays and Graphics Industry:** Apple's Retina display creates opportunities for businesses in the displays and graphics industry to innovate and improve upon their own display technologies. - **Cybersecurity Industry:** The T2 security chip in Apple's new MacBook Air laptop creates opportunities for businesses in the cybersecurity industry to innovate and improve upon their own security technologies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Slim Powerful Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m2-macbook-air.md) - [Hyper-Slim Style-Matching Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latest-macbook-air.md) - [Featherlight Ultra-Thin Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook.md) - [Hyper-Portable Productivity Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-air-models.md) - [Subtle Blue Modern Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-blue.md) - [Compact Hyper-Speedy Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-macbook-pro-with-m5.md) - [Demure High-Power Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-apple-macbook-pro.md) - [Professional Workflow Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-pro-13.md) - [Highly Portable Productivity Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-apple-ipad-air.md)