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2018 MacBook Air Keyboard?

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MacBook Air uses Apples 3rd Gen Butterfly keyboard that has a silicon membrane in between the key cap and the switch mechanism. As a result the keyboard is much more durable than the 1st and 2nd generations of the butterfly switch design, but it is still possible for very fine and course bits of stuff to get stuck under the keys. 

 

I would say as long as you don't eat over it or take it to the beach, you won't have any issues. 

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Anyone know if the Air has had any keyboard issues like the Pro?

 

Yes, I know that the keyboard is shallow and feels awful but I'd like to know if it is at least usable long-term if needed.

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MacBook Air uses Apples 3rd Gen Butterfly keyboard that has a silicon membrane in between the key cap and the switch mechanism. As a result the keyboard is much more durable than the 1st and 2nd generations of the butterfly switch design, but it is still possible for very fine and course bits of stuff to get stuck under the keys. 

 

I would say as long as you don't eat over it or take it to the beach, you won't have any issues. 

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1 hour ago, DrMacintosh said:

MacBook Air uses Apples 3rd Gen Butterfly keyboard that has a silicon membrane in between the key cap and the switch mechanism. As a result the keyboard is much more durable than the 1st and 2nd generations of the butterfly switch design, but it is still possible for very fine and course bits of stuff to get stuck under the keys. 

 

I would say as long as you don't eat over it or take it to the beach, you won't have any issues. 

Sounds good to me.

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