Midnight MacBook Air M2 is here! First impressions and photos thread

[1BadManVan]

They have done that for several people on here in the last 2 weeks. I would call and ask. I bet they will agree to do that for you.

Thats what gave me the idea, came across a few of those comments. Ive seen many though saying they had to return them and wait for weeks as well. Hopefully ill have some better luck so I can still enjoy my Mac, at least if I know I have a replacement coming, I can just focus on enjoying this one lol

 

[Phil1975]

I just received my 10 24 MBA M2. It's my first mac so I was really excited for it to finally come. I have to say I'm just a bit disappointed with the backlight bleed on it. Can I get some opinions on what people think of it?

Mine was a lot worse bottom left of the screen, got my replacement a few days ago. The replacement is a lot better.

 

[maka344]

its hard to photograph because of its location but this is the best I could get of it. on the right side of the hinge. Doesn't look like much in the picture but when the light hits it, that nice exposed metal ring shines lol

Thanks - that definitely looks like a defect. Ask them for an priority replacement and they'll let you keep this unit until the replacement arrives.

 

[1BadManVan]

Thanks - that definitely looks like a defect. Ask them for an priority replacement and they'll let you keep this unit until the replacement arrives.

So I spoke to them today, they will allow me to keep it while they order a replacement if I go into the apple store and make a Genius Bar appointment to let them take a look at it themselves. Won’t just ship me a new one without the in person appointment or else I have to send it back and wait

I was hoping they would just send me one so I can have them both at home to compare and make sure the replacement is actually better lol

 

[Dealmans]

They would have no choice for me closest Apple store is a 6 hours drive, have actually never been in one lol

 

[ascender]

In a throwback to how I used to work in 2019 or so, I've been working from different client sites in the last week and have taken my M2 Air with me. I have to say, its nearly light enough that I can throw it in a bag and not really notice I'm carrying it.

Its not quite 12" MB-light, but its so much better than any other Mac laptop in recent memory.

 

[Phil1975]

So I spoke to them today, they will allow me to keep it while they order a replacement if I go into the apple store and make a Genius Bar appointment to let them take a look at it themselves. Won’t just ship me a new one without the in person appointment or else I have to send it back and wait

I was hoping they would just send me one so I can have them both at home to compare and make sure the replacement is actually better lol

Thats exactly what they made me do before mine was agreed to swapped out.

My replacement was prioritised and it came 7-10 days earlier.

 

[1BadManVan]

Thats exactly what they made me do before mine was agreed to swapped out.

My replacement was prioritised and it came 7-10 days earlier.

Thats good to know, I have a trip next week and wanted to bring my MacBook with me so hopefully I'll have this one for that trip and come home to the new one lol

 

[Johnnyseeth]

Just received delivery of my M2 MBA in midnight, 8C/10C, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD. Original delivery estimate was July 18.

First impressions:

• The midnight colour is SEXY as. Dark navy blue in certain good lighting and changes to black in other angles
• Midnight is a fingerprint magnet. Every single touch will show up. That's what the polishing cloth is for right?
• The Apple logo on the lid is bigger than the M1 MBA (I have a skin with a cut out for the logo for the M1)
• Notch noticeable at first (never had the 14 MBP) but is starting to fade into the background
• Feels thinner and lighter than the M1 MBA in the hand.
• Substantially lighter than the iPad Pro 12.9" with smart keyboard
• Keyboard feels great to type on, and the non-wedge shape angle is a non issue. It feels more tactile than the M1 keyboard. Aren’t they the same?
• Speakers are directly under the screen now and not on the sides of the keyboard.

Will add more impressions as I start using it.

Some photos below. They don't do the midnight justice so pop into a store to check it out in person!

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Sick.

 

[Seagrave]

Hi, I'm Gian from Lima, Peru. I want to tell you that I renewed my MacBook Pro 2016 Touch Bar for the new Macbook Air M2 Midnight, which I think is aesthetically fabulous, it's very attractive, the Touch Bar is a bit strange, but everything is fine, the fingerprint issue It has been dramatically exaggerated, it is not serious and it seems normal to me, I am happy with my new Macbook and I recommend it. greetings from Lima, Peru. 🇵🇪

 

[Technerd108]

Hi, I'm Gian from Lima, Peru. I want to tell you that I renewed my MacBook Pro 2016 Touch Bar for the new Macbook Air M2 Midnight, which I think is aesthetically fabulous, it's very attractive, the Touch Bar is a bit strange, but everything is fine, the fingerprint issue It has been dramatically exaggerated, it is not serious and it seems normal to me, I am happy with my new Macbook and I recommend it. greetings from Lima, Peru. 🇵🇪 View attachment 2129366View attachment 2129368

Pretty sweet upgrade!

What configuration did you get? Base model? Upgraded GPU, RAM, or SSD?

I think you will enjoy your new Mac for a long time!

I agree about Midnight. It is a really nice color and fingerprints be damned.

Thanks for sharing photos. Nice to see the evolution of Mac's!

 

[Seagrave]

Pretty sweet upgrade!

What configuration did you get? Base model? Upgraded GPU, RAM, or SSD?

I think you will enjoy your new Mac for a long time!

I agree about Midnight. It is a really nice color and fingerprints be damned.

Thanks for sharing photos. Nice to see the evolution of Mac's!

Hello, I bought the Macbook Air M2 Midnight in base configuration, this new unit is great.

 

[Technerd108]

Hello, I bought the Macbook Air M2 Midnight in base configuration, this new unit is great.

Sounds like a great choice!

Enjoy it!

 

[Zippy3505]

M2 Midnight base model for me. Had a 2020 Intel MBA, love this new computer. So much faster, and I am a fan of the new form.

 

[Sowelu]

Initially, I was not in the Midnight fan club as it looked too blue for me (in early photos). But as I sit here typing on my Midnight Air, I think it's safe to say that I've been converted to a Midnight fan.

Yes, you see fingerprints easier, but I tend to wipe my Macs and iPads down once per week anyway, and honestly, you don't even see them or care after a while.

I am most impressed with the stealth look of the black keys against the dark aluminum. The backlit keys look different with this monotone look too (in a good way).

I am also amazed at how different Midnight looks in different lighting. It goes from graphite, to muted navy blue, to almost black in some lighting.