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    #218: Previously, on Apple Laptops

    November 6th, 2018 · 98 minutes

    It's review time! Hear Jason's thoughts on the new MacBook Air and Mac mini. How do they fit in to Apple's product line? Who are these machines for? Also: The iPhone XR – is it a 'budget' iPhone, or is it the right iPhone for most people?

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    Links and Show Notes

    National Novel Writing Month
    The Caledonian Gambit | Dan Moren
    webcomic name - 'New Life'
    Apple iPad Pro review 2018: the fastest iPad is still an iPad - The Verge
    iPad Pro (2018) Review | iMore
    Review: The iPad Pro and the power of the Pen(cil) | TechCrunch
    Six Colors: Jason's review of the MacBook Air
    Apple's New MacBook Air Uses MacBook-Class Amber Lake Chip [Updated] - MacRumors
    Six Colors: Jason's Mac Mini review
    Apple results: A record September quarter with $62.9B revenue - Six Colors
    Apple’s latest record quarter: Why Apple loves China but hates sales figures | Macworld
    Apple Shares Tumble on Concerns of Slowing iPhone Demand - Bloomberg
    Six Colors: Jason’s iPhone XR review
    Synergy - Mouse and Keyboard Sharing Software