One of the most attention-grabbing aspects of the new M4 MacBook Air was the announcement of a new color: sky blue. While I’m of the view that gadgets should be silver or black, plenty of people clearly welcome the idea of more colorful MacBook Air models.
Only, reviewers all seem to agree that the new blue color isn’t very, well, either blue or colorful. So is it time for Apple to offer some truly colorful MacBook Air finishes … ?
One reviewer said that he thought Apple had made a mistake and sent him the silver model by mistake, as there was no sign of the blue color he expected. Others variously described the blue as subtle or barely visible.
But given that there seem to be plenty of people who’d appreciate a splash of color with their MBA, should the company lean in more, with some vivid colors?
Top comment by Hazen
As a ‘creative pro’ or whatever, I understand that neutral is great. If I’m working on a large expressive piece, I don’t want the colour of the machine to affect my mood or colour decisions, and neutrality allows for the thing you’re working on to be the centre of attention. However, that’s not really what MacBook Air users are concerning themselves with. The iMac is fun, but it’s more of an extension of the interior design of the room - which is great - but I want a fun portable Mac. Even if that means going back to the roots of the iPod and trying new materials and finishes that don’t always go as planned; This steady, stale, safe, corporate march toward bland and uninteresting isn’t really the Apple I signed up for all those years ago.
Last year, Basic Apple Guy posted an April Fool’s post on Threads, claiming Apple had done just that. Plenty of people responded by saying they’d been ready to order one.
“Daaaamn I literally made a decision to get it before realizing it’s Aprils Fool”
“This really got me. Made me so mad when I figured it out.”
“I would buy the ever-loving out of the purple one if this was real.”
“The joke is on Apple because I would have bought this.”
“Man I wish they would do this.”
“This model would most likely sell like crazy if it existed.”
“Damn, I loved the idea.”
There seems to be a strong feeling that while the MacBook Pro might have to be professional and corporate looking, there’s room for the MacBook Air to be more fun.
What do you think? Would you buy a MacBook Air in a vivid color? Please take our poll, and share your thoughts in the comments.
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