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Apple Store Back Up With Preorders for 15-Inch MacBook Air, Mac Pro and Mac Studio
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The pricing was unexpected in the opposite direction of Vision Pro. 🤪
This laptop is going to break sales records at Apple.
This laptop is going to break sales records at Apple.
The 15", 16/512GB configuration of the new MacBook Air is $1,699.00; 1Tb option adds $200.
Apple M2 chip with 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
16GB unified memory
512GB SSD storage
15.3-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone³
1080p FaceTime HD camera
MagSafe 3 charging port
Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports
70W USB-C Power Adapter
Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID - US English
From a PC user's POV, not sure if that's good or bad, if one wants to delve into the Mac world using a MBA; No media/graphics work but personal use with some business (financial) software use. Have to remember that the MBA is non-upgradeable compared to a PC laptop.
Apple M2 chip with 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
16GB unified memory
512GB SSD storage
15.3-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone³
1080p FaceTime HD camera
MagSafe 3 charging port
Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports
70W USB-C Power Adapter
Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID - US English
From a PC user's POV, not sure if that's good or bad, if one wants to delve into the Mac world using a MBA; No media/graphics work but personal use with some business (financial) software use. Have to remember that the MBA is non-upgradeable compared to a PC laptop.
It's actually not bad. I've been using a Midnight M2 13" since launch and I rarely notice any fingerprint smudges on the chassis itself.
15" MBA M2 8-core CPU / 10-core GPU with 16GB / 512GB for $1,699
or
14" MBP M2 Pro 10-core CPU / 16-core GPU with 16GB / 512GB for $1,799
🤔
Seems the MBP would be the better buy.
$1,579 for 15" MBA with education discount.
or
14" MBP M2 Pro 10-core CPU / 16-core GPU with 16GB / 512GB for $1,799
🤔
Seems the MBP would be the better buy.
$1,579 for 15" MBA with education discount.
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Heavily considering this one when the M3 comes out. The Air is stepping in the right direction for my next Mac purchase. Although, it will depend what Apple decides to do with the MacBook Pro 13-inch model too. I'll hoping it'll be rebranded as the MacBook 13 and 15-inch (but I'll starting to doubt it with the 14-inch model). Still... wonder why the iMac is missing the M2...?
I'll still have my late 2018 mini as a server, so I'll have the desktop to remote into for handling my media (namely music files for my Apple Music and Plex), plus managing other files and Time Machine backups.
I'll still have my late 2018 mini as a server, so I'll have the desktop to remote into for handling my media (namely music files for my Apple Music and Plex), plus managing other files and Time Machine backups.
These machines run circles around PC's... and some of the higher end PC laptops don't support upgrades either...
1999.99 for the MBA 15inch w/ 512GB SSD up here in Canada.
Out of my budget if I was looking for a new laptop.
Out of my budget if I was looking for a new laptop.
I wish these supported more than one external display. I use VDIs for work, so don't exactly need the power of the MBPs, but I do need to be able to run at least two external displays in addition to the built-in one. (Yes, I know there are "hacks" to get around the limitation, but those are generally not recommended.)
Just ordered the 15" in Starlight with 16GB RAM!
My first MacBook ever 🤩 I'm so excited 😍
My first MacBook ever 🤩 I'm so excited 😍
I was going to challenge you on that, but then I checked out the Canadian pricing, and I agree with you! An "Air" for $1749 is a first! That's typically Pro-level pricing. 😳
What have you been using? A desktop Mac, or a PC? You will be blown away if this is your first Mac.
Got the base config Air...lol....
I already have:
I already have:
- 13-inch M1 MacBook Air - not selling as it was the 1st ever Apple Silicon Mac that Apple ever released, so I am keeping this thing forever! It's a historic item, IMHO
- 14-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro - for work
I have been using an M1 iMac for the past year, which I now sold to get MacBook funds 😁
Very excited to get a Mac that I can take and use anywhere 😎
The problem is the 20% VAT.
Even in high tax NYC, the tax is only 8%. In Delaware, 0%.
The taxes in UK/EU are outrageous.
BIG $1,000 PRICE JUMP over my loaded M1 Ultra. The loaded Mac Pro Ultra is $11,799 while the fully loaded Studio is $8,799. The $3,000 extra gets access expansion slots...
Sad that my fully loaded $7,200 2022 M1 Mac Studio Ultra has a trade in value today of only $1,500. That's about 80% depreciation in one year.....
My jingle will remain in my pocket.
Sad that my fully loaded $7,200 2022 M1 Mac Studio Ultra has a trade in value today of only $1,500. That's about 80% depreciation in one year.....
My jingle will remain in my pocket.
I ordered a 15" Air in both Space Gray and a Midnight to see which one I prefer in person in that size - should arrive on 6/13. I love the Midnight on the 13", but may prefer Space Gray on the 15", we shall see.
I am going to use this this as my main remote working Mac as it's a relatively thin an light option with the all too important large display. I opted for the nicely spec'd 16GB/1TB tier as that is more than enough for my needs for this use-case. My 16" MBP was just too bulky for my needs, so that will be sold as I don't need that kind of power (or bulk) for what I do.
My 13" M2 Midnight Air is still my main 'everything' and all media on-the-go Mac, so that is maxed out spec wise. One of my all-time favorite Macs.
My M2 Mac mini and 27" Apple Studio Display look nice on my desk, lol. For some reason, I don't use that setup as much as I thought I would. It's nice to sit at a desk while at home every now and then, though. I have a feeling I'll be using it even less when the 15" Air arrives.
I am going to use this this as my main remote working Mac as it's a relatively thin an light option with the all too important large display. I opted for the nicely spec'd 16GB/1TB tier as that is more than enough for my needs for this use-case. My 16" MBP was just too bulky for my needs, so that will be sold as I don't need that kind of power (or bulk) for what I do.
My 13" M2 Midnight Air is still my main 'everything' and all media on-the-go Mac, so that is maxed out spec wise. One of my all-time favorite Macs.
My M2 Mac mini and 27" Apple Studio Display look nice on my desk, lol. For some reason, I don't use that setup as much as I thought I would. It's nice to sit at a desk while at home every now and then, though. I have a feeling I'll be using it even less when the 15" Air arrives.
No new iMacs today??? They are so old what’s in the Apple Store now. Over 800 days old! Nobody wants to buy old outdated computers. 😡
After today's keynote event that saw the introduction of iOS 17, the AR/VR headset, a range of new Macs, and more, Apple has brought its online store back up so that customers can begin preordering the new devices.
Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air is priced starting at $1,299, while the Mac Studio is priced starting at $1,999. The M2 Ultra Mac Pro is priced starting at $6999.
The 15-inch MacBook Air, M2 Max and M2 Ultra Mac Studio, and M2 Ultra Mac Pro can be preordered starting today, with a launch to follow next week.
Apple's AR/VR headset, which also debuted today, is not going to be available for purchase until early 2024.
Article Link: Apple Store Back Up With Preorders for 15-Inch MacBook Air, Mac Pro and Mac Studio
Yes it’s not too bad actually. When you consider what your getting for your money, a very powerful and thin 15” laptop, that will be good enough for at least 6-7 years (maybe more) for £1,400, it’s a pretty good deal. Amazon U.K. will definitely knock off £100 in a few months also. When you take off VAT then it’s £1,120 which is $1393 (US pricing does not include VAT).
Rather silly often repeated comment.
Europe taxes higher, but you get more govt services for your money.
US taxes less, but you have to pay yourself for many things (eg. healthcare, et al.).
Which is better is open to political analysis, but the general thought is that US peeps pay a LOT for healthcare but get near instant access to treatment, whereas Europeans pay less but have longer waiting lists, at similar outcome levels. For one example of many.
Every Mac is now M2 except for the iMac. Odd.
I'm thinking there's going to be a separate iMac event later this year (October? November?) once TSMC mass produces sufficient quantities of the M3 chip. There was a separate M1 iMac event (Spring Loaded) in April 2021 since it (M1 iMac) didn't get announced with the other M1 Macs during their One More Thing event in Nov. 2020.
Then the rest of the consumer Mac line-up (Mac mini, MacBook Air) will get M3 chips in early 2024 while MacBook Pro's will get M3 Pro and M3 Max chips then.