On this 2023 M2 Pro 14", the /cores directory has a modification date in October 2022, some 2 months before the model was announced, and roughly 6 months before I bought the computer. That's not an accurate identifier.
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Macbook Air 15 inch - Trackpad texture
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What do you mean, an October 2022 manufacture date is entirely consistent with those other facts. Mass production for new models often starts months before they are announced, and manufactured machines may sit as inventory for many more months before being sold depending on the supply given to the store or distribution center compared to local demand, and overall demand for the product which I'd note has been lower than expected across the board for all laptop manufacturers this year.
For example, the M1 MacBook Pro models started mass production in early August 2021 (at the latest), but weren't even announced until October 18th 2021 or released until late October: 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros Finally Enter Mass Production
The /cores directory is one of the first to be created on a machine when the OS is first installed. The timestamp does vary from machine to machine so it's not an artifact of the specific version of the OS, and it doesn't appear to get updated when the OS is upgraded (so far at least).
It's certainly the most reliable indication of manufacture date that I've found so far. If you can find better, I'm all ears!
The trackpad issue is. Problem. I have it on my second 15. It’s way to much reaching and sliding for minimal move and the feel is to like the pro-
yes, I couldn't deal with the quality issues back to my 14" pro (maybe 16")
hbu?Thanks for sharing. Ordered a 15in air today.yes, I couldn't deal with the quality issues back to my 14" pro (maybe 16")
Got my 15in MBA in and the trackpad doesn’t feel as smooth as my M1 MBA. Guess I’ll have to live with it.
Not any more - I returned both my MBA 15s. First one had a coarse trackpad. Second one had a smooth trackpad but a stiff keyboard. Both were midnight color.
Well, I just stumbled upon this 5 mins after opening the 15" after having the 13" Air for two years.
Set up a return. I don't like it, sir.
Set up a return. I don't like it, sir.
Completely. One feels like smooth glass and the new one feels like every Lenovo I've had for work.
same for me, MBP 14" purchased in July of this year. My 2020 M1 MBA trackpad is smooth and nice to use. The MBP drives my wife nuts when I'm working next 'swish .. swoosh .. swipe ..' to her and isn't exactly pleasant for me either. Considering getting a trackpad protector just to change the texture.