{"product_id":"apple-macbook-air-2018-13-3-retina-i5-8210y-16gb-256gb-ssd-touch-id-macos-wty","title":"Apple MacBook Air 2018 13.3\" Retina i5-8210Y 16GB 256GB SSD Touch ID macOS | Wty","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#222;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eApple MacBook Air 2018 — 13.3\" Retina, 16GB RAM, Silent \u0026amp; Ultra-Portable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MacBook Air 2018 (A1932) pairs an Intel Core i5-8210Y processor with a generous \u003cstrong\u003e16GB of LPDDR3 memory\u003c\/strong\u003e, a 256GB PCIe SSD and a stunning 13.3-inch Retina display — all in a fanless 1.25 kg aluminium chassis. The 16GB configuration is a genuine rarity for an Air (most ship with 8GB), giving you real multitasking headroom. Backed by Reboot IT's 12-month warranty and free standard AU shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16GB RAM — premium for an Air:\u003c\/strong\u003e double the memory of a standard MacBook Air, so you can run dozens of Safari tabs alongside Mail, Slack, Pages, Photos and Spotify with no slowdown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e13.3-inch Retina Display (2560×1600):\u003c\/strong\u003e True Tone and P3 wide colour deliver razor-sharp text and vivid images — once you've worked on Retina, standard HD feels dated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompletely silent, fanless design:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 7W Core i5-8210Y produces no fan noise under everyday loads — perfect for quiet offices, lecture halls, libraries and meetings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTouch ID \u0026amp; Apple T2 security chip:\u003c\/strong\u003e log in and authorise Apple Pay with a fingerprint, while the T2 chip encrypts your SSD and secures the boot process automatically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThunderbolt 3 connectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e two USB-C Thunderbolt 3 ports deliver 40 Gb\/s transfers, 5K display output and charging — one cable does it all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-day battery in a 1.25 kg body:\u003c\/strong\u003e under 1.6 cm thin and lighter than most A4 folders — easily 8–10 hours of real-world use away from a charger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003ePerformance in Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe i5-8210Y is a Y-series Intel chip engineered for fanless, near-silent ultrabooks — it favours thermal efficiency and battery life over raw throughput. Paired here with \u003cstrong\u003e16GB of RAM\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than the usual 8GB, the difference is tangible: macOS keeps far more open at once, so heavy multitaskers can leave Safari, Mail, Notes, Numbers, Slack and a music app all running without the system ever paging to disk. For students, writers and everyday professionals, it simply stays out of your way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 256GB PCIe SSD boots macOS in seconds and makes app launches and file access feel instant. Wake from sleep is immediate, and because the design is fanless the laptop runs in total silence during browsing, document work, email and video calls on Zoom, Teams or Google Meet. The fan-free thermals only show their limit under sustained heavy work like long video exports — for which this Air was never the intended tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Retina display is where the 2018 Air still genuinely shines. At 2560×1600 with True Tone, the screen automatically matches its colour temperature to your surroundings, reducing eye strain across long reading and writing sessions. Combine that with the comfortable backlit keyboard, large Force Touch trackpad and 8–10 hour battery, and you have a premium daily-driver that remains a pleasure to use years after release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;\"\u003eIntel Core i5-8210Y — 8th Gen Dual-Core \/ 4 threads, 1.60 GHz base \/ 3.60 GHz turbo, 4MB cache, 7W fanless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eRAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;\"\u003e16 GB LPDDR3 (soldered, not upgradeable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;\"\u003e256 GB PCIe SSD (soldered)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;\"\u003e13.3\" Retina IPS, 2560 × 1600, True Tone, wide colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eGraphics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;\"\u003eIntel UHD Graphics 617 (integrated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOperating System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;\"\u003emacOS (latest compatible version freshly installed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePorts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;\"\u003e2 × Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C, 40 Gb\/s, DisplayPort \u0026amp; charging), 1 × 3.5mm audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCamera\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;\"\u003e720p FaceTime HD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWireless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;\"\u003eWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac, dual-band) + Bluetooth 5.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSecurity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;\"\u003eTouch ID fingerprint sensor + Apple T2 security chip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;\"\u003e1.25 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;\"\u003e304.1 mm × 212.4 mm × 4.1–15.6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;\"\u003eA1932 (MacBookAir8,1) — 2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;\"\u003e12 months — Reboot IT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eIs It Right for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;background:#0060a9;color:#fff;text-align:left;border:1px solid #0060a9;width:50%;\"\u003e✓ Best For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;background:#0060a9;color:#fff;text-align:left;border:1px solid #0060a9;width:50%;\"\u003e✗ Not Ideal For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;\"\u003eHeavy multitaskers who want 16GB headroom in a light Mac\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;\"\u003eVideo editors, 3D modellers or gamers needing GPU power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;\"\u003eStudents, writers and researchers living in the Apple ecosystem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;\"\u003eUsers needing Windows, native USB-A or an SD card slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;\"\u003eCommuters wanting a silent, premium ultra-portable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;\"\u003eThose needing more than 256GB of built-in storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;\"\u003eRemote workers wanting quiet, all-day battery performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;\"\u003eAnyone requiring MagSafe or a built-in HDMI port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eCondition Grades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;background:#0060a9;color:#fff;text-align:left;border:1px solid #0060a9;width:20%;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;background:#0060a9;color:#fff;text-align:left;border:1px solid #0060a9;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f8fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;font-weight:700;\"\u003eA — Excellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;\"\u003eMinimal cosmetic marks — looks near-new. This particular unit has some light wear to a few keycaps from prior use, which is purely cosmetic and does not affect typing. Battery health 70%+. Fully tested and functional.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;font-weight:700;\"\u003eB — Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ee;\"\u003eLight cosmetic wear such as minor scratches, scuffs or keycap shine. Battery health 50–70%. All components fully tested and working.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;color:#666;margin-top:8px;\"\u003eBattery warranty: 30 days from date of purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:700;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eDoes this MacBook Air really have 16GB of RAM?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eYes — this is the upgraded 16GB configuration, double the 8GB found in most 2018 MacBook Airs. It gives you noticeably more multitasking headroom for browsers, creative apps and everyday work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:700;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eWhat version of macOS does it run?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe MacBook Air 2018 (A1932) officially supports up to macOS Ventura, and can run later versions such as Sonoma via community tools. We ship each unit with a fresh, fully set-up install of the latest compatible macOS, ready to use out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:700;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eCan I use USB-A devices and older accessories?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eYes — via an inexpensive USB-C to USB-A adapter or a USB-C hub. A hub can add HDMI, SD card, Ethernet and multiple USB-A ports if you need them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:700;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eCan the RAM or SSD be upgraded later?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eNo. On the MacBook Air 2018 both the RAM and SSD are soldered to the logic board, so the 16GB \/ 256GB configuration is fixed. The good news is 16GB is the maximum this model ever shipped with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:700;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eWhat is the Apple T2 chip for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe T2 security chip encrypts your SSD on the fly, secures the boot process so only trusted software loads, and powers the \"Hey Siri\" and Touch ID features — all handled automatically in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:700;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eIs free shipping available?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eYes — free standard shipping to all Australian addresses is included. Express shipping is available at checkout for an additional charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"font-weight:700;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eWhat does the 12-month warranty cover?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe warranty covers hardware defects and functional failures for 12 months from purchase. It excludes accidental damage, liquid ingress and normal cosmetic wear. Battery health is separately warrantied for 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0f6fb;border-left:4px solid #0060a9;padding:16px 20px;border-radius:4px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e12-Month Warranty \u0026amp; Free AU Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eEvery Apple MacBook Air sold by Reboot IT carries a \u003cstrong\u003e12-month warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e covering hardware defects. Each unit is professionally tested, cleaned and reinstalled with a fresh copy of macOS before dispatch. We've been refurbishing and reselling quality IT equipment from Melbourne since 2001.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eFree standard shipping is included to anywhere in Australia, with your tax invoice enclosed. 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