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Does anyone else feel like the M1 MBA is now an even better deal?
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if I didn't NEED it now, I would wait.
WWDC is usually in the summer and that's when they announced M1 in 2020.
Apple is pretty darn good at keeping things (fairly) consistent. If nothing at WWDC then I would buy an M1 afterwards.
Apple announced the M1 Mini dev platform at WWDC, but the laptops in the fall. I'd expect the next M2 consumer laptops in the fall, not the summer.
that's exactly what I was inferring.
if there's no announcement at WWDC in the summer, then buy m1 afterwards. if they announce m2, then wait for it to be available.
my apologies for not being explicit.
I just bought the M1 base model at Costco for $799 on Dec 23rd. I absolutely love it. My thought is when the new one comes out, I could always trade this one in toward the purchase of the new one.
Yeah that’s one of the benefits of getting the cheapest base model. Also have the base one.
Costco had the base MBA for $799 just before Christmas. With a credit I had on my card I got it effectively for $636. That was cheap enough for me to pull the trigger - even with an all-new MBA due in 2022. Even if I decide to go for the new version, say, next Christmas, I'll bet I can sell the one I have now for $500 or so. That's good value. And by the time that time comes, I'll have some very firm ideas about what I needs in terms of RAM and SSD capacity.
Nice!
I was debating getting a System 76 laptop, but by the time I added the specs I wanted,the cost was too rich for me. Like $2,200.
Really wanted something that marries the software well with the hardware. For $700 less I instead opted for a MacBook Air. Very similar specs.
Also ordered the following accessories.
GaN 65W 4-Port Desktop USB Charging Station
USB C to USB Adapter USB C Male to USB3
Comfyable Laptop Sleeve 13 Inch
Falwedi 7 in 1 Type USB C HUB with to USB-C PD 3.0, 4K@30Hz HDMI, 3 USB3.0, SD/TF Card Reader
Shoulder Bag
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The thing is... I've had my MBA for 4 months and despite having a more powerful Intel Imac, I keep coming back to this laptop. One of the single features I greatly appreciate is the fanless lack of noise. I tend to think it helps me think or listen to whatever music I'm listening to. I had to quickly jump on a Zoom meeting and my Imac was being difficult. I went to grab the MBA and was on the meeting instantaneously. I just find this thing I pleasure to work on. It also cost half of what my Imac did. 
The thing is... I've had my MBA for 4 months and despite having a more powerful Intel Imac, I keep coming back to this laptop. One of the single features I greatly appreciate is the fanless lack of noise. I tend to think it helps me think or listen to whatever music I'm listening to. I had to quickly jump on a Zoom meeting and my Imac was being difficult. I went to grab the MBA and was on the meeting instantaneously. I just find this thing I pleasure to work on. It also cost half of what my Imac did.
Unless you're running a podcast and recording and cutting audio and video, or same with a film, I see little reason to purchase the MacBook Pro other than to be able to say, "I got a MBP." Even the MBA with the 8 core CPU and GPU could probably handle it.
My only complaint with the MBA is I wish it had more ports.
I feel exactly the same.
I got the MBA with 8GB of RAM.
It runs laps compared to my previous 16" 2019.
Completely silent. Faster. Amazing battery. I normally work connected to an external display, so display size is no problem.
I honestly can't come up with any reason or usage scenario to go for a bigger laptop (14" / 16") instead of this MBA for normal users.
At first I also thought the lack of ports was going to be an issue, but two are more than enough. When at my desk, I use an adapter, on the go, I rarely need more than two ports.
And no fans! Something tells me this is the start of very durable laptops. No dirt, no moving parts. This laptop is a work of art.
I haven't felt this happy with a Mac since getting the original Black MacBook.
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My M1 has only gotten faster. Especially with Monterey. It’s a great laptop.
I agree. I'm of the opinion that the MBA is the best laptop ever made. The design, the tech, the marriage being hardware and software. You can't beat it.
Also, order this hub for it.
Falwedi 7 in 1 Type USB C HUB
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I have an almost identical one. Just a different brand.
Must be the same Chinese plant making them
So far so good.
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I’m pretty worried that Apple might be making a mistake if the rumored new MBA design is accurate. Sometimes leaving a good design alone is the best option. Generally I think Apple gets new designs right but in this case, I agree that the current MBA design is going to be hard to beat. I’d rather they just make the current design a little lighter if possible.
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Agreed. Maybe a little smaller bezels and such, but no white bezels/keyboards and no notch. That would cheapen its look considerably.
1000% agree.. What's additionally confusing is that all the reports I read said that the m1 MBA sold better than Apple expected. Why trash a design that's spectacular and doing better than you expected?
The MBA rocks .. I just want MagSafe. This M1 MBA usb-c power cable is new and fine so far, but it barely stays in my 2017 MacBook, and there's no lint etc. Sitting on the couch usb-c basically falls out of the MacBook. I have no faith the MBA won't start getting loose as time goes on. MagSafe please..
I purchased a bottom spec M1 Air for £889 from John Lewis so it comes with an extra years warranty.
It is a present for a relative at university so it should see them through 3 years of report writing.
It is a present for a relative at university so it should see them through 3 years of report writing.
I have an almost identical one. Just a different brand.
Must be the same Chinese plant making them
So far so good.
Yup. That's what they do. A lot of different products, from tech to tumblers do. The more recognizable the brand is putting their name on it, the more we pay.
When I bought my early 2015 MBP with 8gb ram and a 256 gb hard drive, I paid $1500 for it. Just recently purchased a 2020 M1 MBA with 16gb and 512gb hard drive for $1346. Amazing inflation beater!