Apple Executives Discuss MacBook Air Redesign and Reflect on 12-Inch MacBook

[AbhiAchShan]

IMO she was more referring the MBP tapered body and lid optical illusion than the wedge design; since the Air shares the same design as the Pros, her comments apply to those as well.

Actually here she was talking MB Air, those tapered body with wedge made it look thinner, though that was better than a Chunky Non Tapered Shape in my opinion

 

[AF_APPLETALK]

You do know that we've had almost 20% inflation during that two-year period, right?

Yes yes, it's only 11% or whatever though.

 

[SlaveToSwift]

Macbook Airs should have 1TB SSDs as the base, and MBP should have 2TB SSDs as the base.

Why? Do you also think the MBA should only be sold in the color you prefer?

I would never buy a 8Gb/
256Gb SSD version but I understand some people would prefer that configuration rather than be taxed $400 more for storage they don’t need.

 

[0924487]

Why? Do you also think the MBA should only be sold in the color you prefer?

I would never buy a 8Gb/
256Gb SSD version but I understand some people would prefer that configuration rather than be taxed $400 more for storage they don’t need.

The current base prices should start at those SSD sizes I mentioned. I don’t expect a discount from the current pricing.

 

[Tagbert]

Angled Keyboard?

One point seems to never be addressed in any of the comparisons between the old MacBook Air and the new version:
The angle of the keyboard.

Professional keyboards - for people who type a lot - are never flat on the table surface but angled upwards at the back.
This makes extended typing sessions a lot more comfortable.

In that respect, the old MacBook Air, as well as the 12" MacBook, had a slight angle on the keyboard thanks to their wedged design.
Even the Apple Magic Keyboard has a slight angle still.

Now with the new boxy design of the Air, that advantage is lost.
Typing must feel a bit more tedious and uncomfortable in comparison, no?
At least I do prefer a slight angle on my keyboard - and even the old Air had a noticeable keyboard angle. It was not completely flat.

Suddenly this does not matter anymore. New for newness sake? And let's call it an "honest design"?

An angled keyboard can be easier for a beginner to learn to type on but a flat keyboard is better to prevent carpel tunnel and other RSI problems.

Flat vs Angled Keyboard for Typing - Switch and Click

Typing on keyboard every day can be quite uncomfortable on my wrists and arms, so I’ve always wondered if using a different typing angle would help with wrist pain and

switchandclick.com

 

[dgdosen]

From a SixColor M2 video today. A Macbook on top of a M2 MBA

Shows you how much smaller a MacBook-sized laptop would look compared to the M2 MBA.

 

[Admiral]

Yes yes, it's only 11% or whatever though.

No, the consumer price index (CPI) is running at the rate of 9.1% year-over-year in June 2022. But the CPI is a lie.

The actual rate of real inflation is greater than 20%, and next year should be near-apocalyptic. Apple's prices should be viewed through this prism. Buy right now — do not delay — if you need a computer.

Although I guess there will be some very recent models readily available on resale markets as their owners sell them for food.

 

[AF_APPLETALK]

No, the consumer price index (CPI) is running at the rate of 9.1% year-over-year in June 2022. But the CPI is a lie.

The actual rate of real inflation is greater than 20%, and next year should be near-apocalyptic. Apple's prices should be viewed through this prism. Buy right now — do not delay — if you need a computer.

Although I guess there will be some very recent models readily available on resale markets as their owners sell them for food.

Oh yes, I must have been mixing up the older (apparently April) yoy with June.

> But the CPI is a lie.

Has been since the 80s.

> The actual rate of real inflation is greater than 20%, and next year should be near-apocalyptic.

Yep.

> Apple's prices should be viewed through this prism.

This is why I started to think that all the M1/Pro/Max/Ultra machines are actually going to be better machines long term, and the M2 machines are going to be a step back.

They know what's coming, and so they put into production today, what they are going to need in terms of component pricing as we round out this year and go into the next.

They're already shrinkflating their Macs because they update them on a 1+ year cadence, and need the builds to remain profitable well into 2023.

> Buy right now — do not delay — if you need a computer.

I hear you, and I just did.

 

[transpo1]

No. Call it for what it is, a MacBook.

The new M2 “MacBook Air” should be called the MacBook. And now that Apple has silicon that isn’t power hungry, they should build a truly capable ultra slim “MacBook Air.” Huge missed opportunity with the branding here.

 

[jav6454]

The new M2 “MacBook Air” should be called the MacBook. And now that Apple has silicon that isn’t power hungry, they should build a truly capable ultra slim “MacBook Air.” Huge missed opportunity with the branding here.

Well, Apple missed it. Although I like that they keep selling the M1 MBA.