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Deals: Apple's M2 MacBook Air on Sale for All-Time Low Price of $1,099 ($100 Off)

rembert said:
Isn't that the one with a single 256 GB SSD causing relatively low read/write speeds compared to for instance the Air M1 with 256 GB which does have two separate 128 GB SSDs? OTOH in daily use it was discovered it didn't matter but for people who require high data transfer speeds. Better buy the 512 GB version which does have two 256 GB SSDs and sports considerably higher dat transfer speeds. But that one isn't discounted.
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Actually it affects day to day performance because it uses that memory for multitasking, and I don’t know anyone who uses one app at a time. Apple should have addressed this issue already. M1 Air is still a much better value.

The irony is, MR just ran an “article” about how demand was off the charts solely based on Apple Store’s delivery dates, even though a quick look at 3rd party retail stores showed they had plenty in stock.
 
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Amazon and B&H Photo today have Apple's new M2 MacBook Air (256GB) for $1,099.00, down from $1,199.00. At both retailers you can get this sale in the Silver and Midnight colors.

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At $100 off, this is a match of the all-time low price on the 256GB M2 MacBook Air. On Amazon, shipping estimates provide a window between September 17 and 20 for most places in the United States. B&H Photo provides free expedited shipping and estimates a September 19 delivery date.



You can find even more discounts on other MacBooks by visiting our Best Deals guide for MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. In this guide we track the steepest discounts for the newest MacBook models every week, so be sure to bookmark it and check back often if you're shopping for a new Apple notebook.

Article Link: Deals: Apple's M2 MacBook Air on Sale for All-Time Low Price of $1,099 ($100 Off)
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I had a lot of doubts but needed a small laptop to replace my iPad and did want to spend time with the new M series chip so I ordered and MBA but bumped up the RAM and storage after all the reviews.

I have been very happy with my MBA M2 and using it more than I thought I would. I'm an OG so the screen is a bit small for my old eyes, but I'm tweaking things and getting used to it. I do wish it had more types of ports, but have a small port hub that covers all that. It would of been nice if Apple had put one port on each side instead of both on one side.

Speed it is fast but depending on what you're used to it might not feel the speed demon websites are claiming. My main computer is a Intel i9 10-core 27" iMac and from my MBA M2 and a friend's new M1 iMac the three computer are all about the same speed. Graphic things like the screen are faster, but app that I use (mainly music apps) are all about the same speed.

What has been the thing I didn't expect it has replaced my iPad as my portable device and since it is a real computer with OSX I am using it more than I used my iPad. Just some of the iOS apps I used don't run on M-series OSX, but I'm finding workarounds.

So getting a MBA M2 has been good decision for me, but remember I didn't get the base model I added more RAM and storage. Keep that in mind since you can't add more RAM later.
 
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rembert said:
Isn't that the one with a single 256 GB SSD causing relatively low read/write speeds compared to for instance the Air M1 with 256 GB which does have two separate 128 GB SSDs? OTOH in daily use it was discovered it didn't matter but for people who require high data transfer speeds. Better buy the 512 GB version which does have two 256 GB SSDs and sports considerably higher dat transfer speeds. But that one isn't discounted.
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Most people that would be transferring lots of large files as part of their daily tasks, i highly doubt would ever go for a 256gb base model anyways. if you have to transfer something once in awhile, its really not the end of the world, its not like its a hdd or anything, its still quick. Most that are transferring to and from an external drive anyways are most likely limited by the speed of the external drive vs the internal ssd.
 
docbop said:
I had a lot of doubts but needed a small laptop to replace my iPad and did want to spend time with the new M series chip so I ordered and MBA but bumped up the RAM and storage after all the reviews.

I have been very happy with my MBA M2 and using it more than I thought I would. I'm an OG so the screen is a bit small for my old eyes, but I'm tweaking things and getting used to it. I do wish it had more types of ports, but have a small port hub that covers all that. It would of been nice if Apple had put one port on each side instead of both on one side.

Speed it is fast but depending on what you're used to it might not feel the speed demon websites are claiming. My main computer is a Intel i9 10-core 27" iMac and from my MBA M2 and a friend's new M1 iMac the three computer are all about the same speed. Graphic things like the screen are faster, but app that I use (mainly music apps) are all about the same speed.

What has been the thing I didn't expect it has replaced my iPad as my portable device and since it is a real computer with OSX I am using it more than I used my iPad. Just some of the iOS apps I used don't run on M-series OSX, but I'm finding workarounds.

So getting a MBA M2 has been good decision for me, but remember I didn't get the base model I added more RAM and storage. Keep that in mind since you can't add more RAM later.
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Im in the same boat in regards to my iPad vs my Mac. I have an 11" M1 pro that I dont really use at home anymore now that I have my MacBook. My iPad still has a niche spot as I travel a lot of work where there's limited or no wifi at all but decent cell service. So I like just taking that with me to use with it cellular connection, more reliable and faster then tethering ive always found.
 
Do yourself a big favor and don't buy it. Get a base M1 Air as a far better value, or base 14 Pro for far better performance and far better value
 
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I'm not convinced about that, as my Dell XPS 17" has a lid which is equally thin as my wife's 14" M1 MBP and Dell manages to make the camera work with Windows Hello (Windows' equivalent to Apple Face ID).
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he FaceID array is more complex, and therefore the components are thicker (1080p cameras in the MBP instead of 720 in the Dell for example). Until Apple reduces the FaceID array thickness by 50% they aren't going in a MBP.
 
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