So your experience is limited to people who walk in to a store and ask around, because can't make a decision on their own. Yeah, they are not the dual display folks, that's for sure.
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Apple Has Finally Solved One of the MacBook Air's Biggest Limitations
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So happy that the MacBook Air has reached the M4 level. Now that it has duel monitor support with the lid open and an interesting new colour option. It's almost the perfect device for everyone that doesn't need absolute computing power.
With no fans?
That's a bonus, not a negative.
Thats decent for that. I was expecting more for mine. M2 Mid 2022 16/2TB - $620. So I'm gonna keep the M2 for now. Its still a powerhouse for what I do.
Is this confirmed? Lack of two external display support through a single cable dock would be a bummer. DisplayLink software is glitchy.
oh wow Apple brought back a feature that was available on Intel MacBook Air since 2011 to 2020… only took them four generations of their own chip
and it still only works via Thunderbolt chain if you want to use a single cable… no DP MST
and it still only works via Thunderbolt chain if you want to use a single cable… no DP MST
This is everything for enterprise. We just placed an order for 700 of these. Although not in Sky Blue, just standard silver. Can't have too much fun I guess.
Having both and Air and a Pro at the moment, I appreciate the smaller size and lighter weight of the air. I just want the air form factor with the pro features (minus the extra horse power, I don't need it or the better cooling)n. I understand why they don't offer it, but it's fully possible.
It should support three (not 1, not 2, but three) external displays when the lid is shut. Just like the 2024 Mini.
Yeah I would love an Air with the better display. The current display on the Airs isn't bad, but it's also nothing particularly special.
The screen is what's holding me back from getting one too. I don't need all the power of the Pros.
I would just be happy with one USB-C port on each side. Or, they could go really wild and put TWO on one side and one on the other!
Not all the things I need to plug in are always on the left side. That single USB-C port on the right side of my MBP puts in a lot of work.
You get a lot more perks though with even just base model Pro vs upgraded Air. And power also helps longevity.
The option is always good as many people use two monitors for working and then keep the email on the laptop display etc.
Make sure there's nothing in the T&Cs that says they reserve the right to change the amount upon receipt and inspection of the device, otherwise you're probably going to get the $345 in the end...
Sweet! This is the feature that I've been begging for that I will never, ever use.
Indeed, it's the additional third display engine that allowed it, as needd for the m4 ipad pro dual layr oled.
Know anyone whose M1 MBA runs 18 hours? Maybe the first 2-3 months… 🤣
I expect an additional external display to be supported with each M processor update. Bring on the M9 MBA with support for 6 6K displays + its built-in.