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after exchanging 6 macbook airs I'm still having problems
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The difference between those two SSDs are noticeable. However the difference between the panels are very slim at best. Andatech has verified this. If you trust his reviews, you will see there is almost no difference between the two panels. SSDs speeds are very noticeable.
yet you are still posting..
I would appreciate it if mods could close this thread for now to save it from immatures. I will try to report back once I compare it to another mba.
same problem
sorry, don't mean to hijack thread but I saw this comment...
I have the same problem with the left USB port. on my 11 air. It's ejecting your external drives because in my opinion the port doesn't hold the usb plug as well as the right side and therefore doesn't maintain a connection.
sorry, don't mean to hijack thread but I saw this comment...
I have the same problem with the left USB port. on my 11 air. It's ejecting your external drives because in my opinion the port doesn't hold the usb plug as well as the right side and therefore doesn't maintain a connection.
that's the nature of forum in general
I don't think the mod cares or should care as long as the tone of the discussion is marginally civil. After all, threads like this add to the overall traffic.
Besides, it's free speech. If you don't want anything to do with this thread, don't look. Those who posted and complained did so because they wanted to, and by doing so they contributed to this thread in their own way.
I don't think the mod cares or should care as long as the tone of the discussion is marginally civil. After all, threads like this add to the overall traffic.
Besides, it's free speech. If you don't want anything to do with this thread, don't look. Those who posted and complained did so because they wanted to, and by doing so they contributed to this thread in their own way.
it's all good
wow talk about a baptism of fire for a 1st time poster!
may I offer a polite 'welcome to the world of Macs and MacRumors!'
Apple's exchange program no-questions-asked is absolutely fantastic, as you've already found - 6 times over.
my 13" Air plays everything at full volume with no distortion - can plug into external speakers and blast away.
also the screen's a delight to behold.
sounds like you just had a really bad run of luck
if you're still not happy with your Air, try one more exchange and then opt for the MBPro - either 13" or 15"
happy hunting
wow talk about a baptism of fire for a 1st time poster!
may I offer a polite 'welcome to the world of Macs and MacRumors!'
Apple's exchange program no-questions-asked is absolutely fantastic, as you've already found - 6 times over.
my 13" Air plays everything at full volume with no distortion - can plug into external speakers and blast away.
also the screen's a delight to behold.
sounds like you just had a really bad run of luck
if you're still not happy with your Air, try one more exchange and then opt for the MBPro - either 13" or 15"
happy hunting
Either the OP had legitimate problems or he's a troll. Apple would not have taken back that many machines without real issues. I am on my 4th iPhone 4, so I do know first hand that sometimes you get a string of bad luck with devices. Each one had legitimate problems like a broken home button, a screen with horizontal lines etc. This is why Apple has a warranty. If the OP is a troll, then you guys just fed him. If he's really a newbie, then you just showed him the crap side of fanboyism. Either way, you did a sarcastically great job.
Put a TINY piece of electrical tape (the black kind) on the lower foot and it will solve your problem (and won't be noticeable). I did this for my Apple keyboard which was driving me nuts but worked perfectly ever since.
Uh, you can take your laptop back for NO issues within the return period and they'll take it back.
It is of little consequence to most here if you get your problem fixed. Sorry to say that but in the end it is your problem. What you consider "major" issues seem to be self induced. You turn the speakers up as loud as possible and wonder why they don't sound clear. Here is a news flash regarding Skype. It is crap on the Mac and has all kinds of problems, yes to include sound. Mine buzzes sometimes as well but only when using Skype. Please take the MBA back, get a Windoze machine and be happy.
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Bad example.
If my MBA did not sit level. I would return it. So would most people. If you want to live with a wobbly MBA for $1300+ go for it.
Now if you want to tell us you had a faulty USB port but refused to return it because you can manage...then we'll all be impressed.
I only posted in this thread to note that my speakers also produce a buzzing noise, just like the OP's. I don't consider them to be hi-fidelity speakers and I regularly use my Logitech external system when at my desk. I really don't think that watching a movie (while away from my desk) at half volume is driving the output amps etc. I'm not asking for Harmon Kardon or Bose sound from my MBA, but I would prefer them not to be buzz after 3 weeks worth of soft use.
Agreed. If you are moderate with them, unlike the OP, then you might have a legitimate gripe. I would take it back and try to recreate the problem to a tech.
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Where is the YouTube video to back up your "claims"?
There are some dodgy MacBook Air speakers out there.
Apple issued an engineering notice for 'em.
Apple issued an engineering notice for 'em.
That means even Apple thinks it is a big problem. I just can't understand how easy going some people are. You buy a $1300 laptop and it does not even sit flat on a table because one of the rubber feet is shorter than the rest and you still don't return that. That is just stupid!
Btw yesterday folks at the local Apple Store were nice enough to let me try 3 mbas at 100% volume. 2 out of 3 buzzed and 1 didn't. I'm trying to decide what to do.
You are expecting too much from those tiny little speakers.
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What is your proof of that?
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You are assuming that because someone said something on an internet forum it is fact. That is never a good idea.
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What is your proof of that?
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You are assuming that because someone said something on an internet forum it is fact. That is never a good idea.
Still trying after all these years!
I am outraged too. I have bought 14 Apple laptops and I'm still not satisfied!
I bought my first Mac laptop- the PB100 in 1991 I believe, and have kept on repeatedly buying them at least once (or more) per new version- PB140, 165c. 230, 540c, 3400c, TiBook, MBA Rev A & E...etc...and on and on.
All in all I have gone through 14 Apple laptops and I will keep on buying them until they're perfect! How dare they!
PS: I have heard that when a Japanese porcelain master craftsman makes a sushi bowl or something like that, he tries to make it perfect each time. But when he's done he makes a tiny little scratch or mark on a hidden place so it WON'T be perfect, for the expectation of perfection in a man-made item is unrealistic and leads to unhappiness. My brand new MBA 13 creaks ever so slightly, but I really don't mind it. Why? I don't expect perfection, as the chase for it can make you crazy, IMHO. Now if it gets worse I may bring it in, and if I in fact received one with serious issues (scratch, mis-alignment, etc.) I would bring it to Apple's attention...but I'm not going to lose sight of the joy I STILL get in using an Apple computer every day since 1977. Thus endeth the sermon.
I am outraged too. I have bought 14 Apple laptops and I'm still not satisfied!
I bought my first Mac laptop- the PB100 in 1991 I believe, and have kept on repeatedly buying them at least once (or more) per new version- PB140, 165c. 230, 540c, 3400c, TiBook, MBA Rev A & E...etc...and on and on.
All in all I have gone through 14 Apple laptops and I will keep on buying them until they're perfect! How dare they!
PS: I have heard that when a Japanese porcelain master craftsman makes a sushi bowl or something like that, he tries to make it perfect each time. But when he's done he makes a tiny little scratch or mark on a hidden place so it WON'T be perfect, for the expectation of perfection in a man-made item is unrealistic and leads to unhappiness. My brand new MBA 13 creaks ever so slightly, but I really don't mind it. Why? I don't expect perfection, as the chase for it can make you crazy, IMHO. Now if it gets worse I may bring it in, and if I in fact received one with serious issues (scratch, mis-alignment, etc.) I would bring it to Apple's attention...but I'm not going to lose sight of the joy I STILL get in using an Apple computer every day since 1977.
Thus endeth the sermon.
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i am outraged too. I have bought 14 apple laptops and i'm still not satisfied!
i bought my first mac laptop- the pb100 in 1991 i believe, and have kept on repeatedly buying them at least once (or more) per new version- pb140, 165c. 230, 540c, 3400c, tibook, mba rev a & e...etc...and on and on.
All in all i have gone through 14 apple laptops and i will keep on buying them until they're perfect! How dare they! :d
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I am outraged too. I have bought 14 Apple laptops and I'm still not satisfied!
I bought my first Mac laptop- the PB100 in 1991 I believe, and have kept on repeatedly buying them at least once (or more) per new version- PB140, 165c. 230, 540c, 3400c, TiBook, MBA Rev A & E...etc...and on and on.
All in all I have gone through 14 Apple laptops and I will keep on buying them until they're perfect! How dare they!
PS: I have heard that when a Japanese porcelain master craftsman makes a sushi bowl or something like that, he tries to make it perfect each time. But when he's done he makes a tiny little scratch or mark on a hidden place so it WON'T be perfect, for the expectation of perfection in a man-made item is unrealistic and leads to unhappiness. My brand new MBA 13 creaks ever so slightly, but I really don't mind it. Why? I don't expect perfection, as the chase for it can make you crazy, IMHO. Now if it gets worse I may bring it in, and if I in fact received one with serious issues (scratch, mis-alignment, etc.) I would bring it to Apple's attention...but I'm not going to lose sight of the joy I STILL get in using an Apple computer every day since 1977.
You are trying to be sarcastic but in fact you are contradicting. Afterall, those reasons you listed(you also call them serious issues) are exactly the reasons why I exchanged my MBAs several times. Read post #42
People may like it or not but anybody above a particular IQ level would change their $1300 laptop if they had an inch long scratch on it or misaligned screen etc..
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Hey,
Know how you feel. I had 3/4 faulty MBA until I got the right one.
There are may on here skeptical about the real quality of the MBAs but if your having no luck after so many exchanges. why are you sticking to having a Mac?
When I got my final exchange I was fed up and was going to not bother exchanging the MBAs anymore if that machine was perfect so not sure how you can cope with the continual exchanges.
Instead of exchanging this MBA get it repaired as you are probably going to face an issue with something else which would be more difficult to resolve. If those speakers are genuinely faulty, Apple will repair it.
On a more 'serious' note, could this be a sign of Steves Jobs resignations and the fall in the quality of Apple products from now on? JK
Know how you feel. I had 3/4 faulty MBA until I got the right one.
There are may on here skeptical about the real quality of the MBAs but if your having no luck after so many exchanges. why are you sticking to having a Mac?
When I got my final exchange I was fed up and was going to not bother exchanging the MBAs anymore if that machine was perfect so not sure how you can cope with the continual exchanges.
Instead of exchanging this MBA get it repaired as you are probably going to face an issue with something else which would be more difficult to resolve. If those speakers are genuinely faulty, Apple will repair it.
On a more 'serious' note, could this be a sign of Steves Jobs resignations and the fall in the quality of Apple products from now on? JK
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this actually is a very good point and I think I will go that way as rest of the laptop just looks fine. I don't want to roll the dice again.