15^2 / 13^2 is 1.331, which would indicate it has a 33.1% bigger screen. Same brightness too. So, makes perfect sense. The screen is the bulk of the draw.
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Apple Discusses 15-Inch MacBook Air's Design in New Interview
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I think it's ridiculous that Apple has created a situation where we can't keep our personal items on our computers. That's absurd!
Good thing MacOS doesn't take up 50%. I guess on my computer the Logic and Garageband assets and stuff are considered part of the system. But that's an issue. Lots of people like using those apps. Apple should start thinking about that
But that is my work laptop owned by my employer. I have no need to put all of those personal files on it. Nor do I need more storage. I’m sure that my company would prefer not to have to pay more for it.
the point is we all have different needs and different budgets. Perhaps one day Apple will add more RAM and storage and not charge any more for it but I’m not holding my breath for that.
I've gotta ask...why do people care os much about headphones. Like, I get it for the people who care so much about audio and can actually heart the difference, but I don't head a difference between wireless and wires headphones. I habit used wired headphones in years.
Recently, I bought the MacBook Air 13-Inch. I tried wired headphones to see if I could tell a difference and I can't. I use my AirPods for everything. They work just as well and connect just as fast if not faster than having to plug in my head phones. Plus, I can just take them off and the sound is right back to my Mac.
Anyway, the headphone jack to me, is kind of overrated and I don't see the need. If I REALLY need it, I have a dock I plug my Mac into that connects to my external monitor which also has wired speakers. So once again, I don't need the need. Not trying to be a jerk, but if you know what it is, I would love to know. I feel like there are very few people that actually need the headphone jack...
So you're currently on a 15-inch MBP, and you want a fan, and you're OK with 300g more than the 15-inch MBA…
Well, the 14-inch MBP is right there?
As I said in my earlier post, I upgraded my personal laptop to 1TB so that I could hold everything on it.
Then it is not hard to get an external SSD and move your photo library to that. That is a cost vs convenience tradeoff.
Apple is unlikely to just suddenly give us larger SSDs at the same price. They will likely increase the price if they do and then people who don’t need so much storage will have to pay more for. That‘s not ideal either.
There's no reason for Apple not to give larger SSDs at the same price. Storage prices go down every year
Storage prices aren't the only factor deciding the total cost price of a product though.