2012 Macbook Air Refurb vs 2013 New

[woland8816]

Hi,

Currently there is a 2012 macbook air 11" with core i7, 8gig, and 256gig for $999. Is this a better buy than a new 11" air core i5, 8 gig, 128gig?

Many thanks!

 

[Windowsrefugee]

If battery life matters to you, then strongly consider a 2013 or 2014 version. The upgrade in battery lif from my 2012 to 2013 13" MBA was AMAZING.

 

[mad3inch1na]

Hi,

Currently there is a 2012 macbook air 11" with core i7, 8gig, and 256gig for $999. Is this a better buy than a new 11" air core i5, 8 gig, 128gig?

Many thanks!

Personally, no. I value battery life and performance over storage space. Your pick.

 

[capathy21]

Hi,

Currently there is a 2012 macbook air 11" with core i7, 8gig, and 256gig for $999. Is this a better buy than a new 11" air core i5, 8 gig, 128gig?

Many thanks!

Definitely go with the 2013 model. PCIe flash storage and almost twice the battery life make it a much smarter buy.

 

[Naimfan]

Hi,

Currently there is a 2012 macbook air 11" with core i7, 8gig, and 256gig for $999. Is this a better buy than a new 11" air core i5, 8 gig, 128gig?

Many thanks!

In some respects, yes. In others, no.

If you need more than 128 GB, yes, it's a better buy. If you can get by with 128 GB, the new model offers significant advantages, as noted by others.

 

[RedTomato]

Some people report good results from putting SDXC cards in their 2013 airs to extend the storage, eg the 128GB PNY StorEdge SD Card.