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New Macbook Air 13 with Mavericks installed...??

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HalfLife

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Feb 13, 2015
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Hi All,

I bought a brand new Air 13" from the Apple store. When I fired it up I was greeted with Mavericks. Since Yosemite has been out for sometime (correct me if I'm wrong), I'm assuming either I got old stock... or a refurb, although I didn't think the Apple store's stocked refurbs, so should my concerns be put aside? I'm no overly complaining because to be honest I like Mavericks more, but I was just a little concerned that I did get a really old stock Air, or someone's return.
 
When I got my 2009 17" MBP at an Apple Store it had Leopard installed instead of Snow Leopard, so to answer your question - you got some old stock that was lying around.
 
I called the Apple store and they confirmed they are using up old stock.
 
Not a big deal I guess. But in all honesty it would probably bother me a little. I'm weird that way, lol.
 
The Apple store employee was at first perplexed himself how I would have received Mavericks installed on a brand new Air, so he had to confirm it with guys in the back... (techs, management..?) Anyway, it was related to me that they use up the oldest stock first (makes sense), and so there were probably a few maverick installed laptops kicking around.
As I said I don't necessarily mind, I still prefer the old GUI, but eventually I will have to change.
My one concern was regarding the restore partition... when I eventually move to Yosemite, does the Mavericks partition stay in-tacked, or will Yosemite throw itself in there?
 
HalfLife said:
The Apple store employee was at first perplexed himself how I would have received Mavericks installed on a brand new Air, so he had to confirm it with guys in the back... (techs, management..?) Anyway, it was related to me that they use up the oldest stock first (makes sense), and so there were probably a few maverick installed laptops kicking around.
As I said I don't necessarily mind, I still prefer the old GUI, but eventually I will have to change.
My one concern was regarding the restore partition... when I eventually move to Yosemite, does the Mavericks partition stay in-tacked, or will Yosemite throw itself in there?
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Why are you worried about this? If Yosemite does update your restore partition such that it can only be used to download and install Yosemite (or later), then you're no worse off than if you got a laptop with Yosemite pre-installed.
 
It's probably a few months difference at most, but I would definitely be moderately disappointed if it was more since I'd rather have a fresh battery installed - that part actually gets less efficient over time.
 
windywalks said:
It's probably a few months difference at most, but I would definitely be moderately disappointed if it was more since I'd rather have a fresh battery installed - that part actually gets less efficient over time.
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Batteries lose lifespan much faster due to actual use--i.e., charging them and discharging them--vs. leaving them stored with half a charge.
 
HalfLife said:
The Apple store employee was at first perplexed himself how I would have received Mavericks installed on a brand new Air, so he had to confirm it with guys in the back... (techs, management..?) Anyway, it was related to me that they use up the oldest stock first (makes sense), and so there were probably a few maverick installed laptops kicking around.
As I said I don't necessarily mind, I still prefer the old GUI, but eventually I will have to change.
My one concern was regarding the restore partition... when I eventually move to Yosemite, does the Mavericks partition stay in-tacked, or will Yosemite throw itself in there?
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Which version of OS X is installed by OS X Recovery?
If you use the Recovery System stored on your startup drive to reinstall OS X, it installs the most recent version of OS X previously installed on this computer.
If you use Internet Recovery to reinstall OS X, it installs the version of OS X that originally came with your computer. After installation is finished, use the Mac App Store to install related updates or later versions of OS X that you have previously purchased.
http://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT4718
 
motrek said:
Batteries lose lifespan much faster due to actual use--i.e., charging them and discharging them--vs. leaving them stored with half a charge.
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When I initially turned on my 13 and saw Mavericks, it only had about 8% battery life left, no joke. From seeing friends and family who bought new, I know usually it's around 50-75, I've never seen 100% new. But that 8% does have me thinking how long was mine sitting somewhere...
 
HalfLife said:
When I initially turned on my 13 and saw Mavericks, it only had about 8% battery life left, no joke. From seeing friends and family who bought new, I know usually it's around 50-75, I've never seen 100% new. But that 8% does have me thinking how long was mine sitting somewhere...
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Download coconutBattery to find out exactly when your Air and your battery were made. It will give you exact dates for both.
 
Ronnoco said:
Download coconutBattery to find out exactly when your Air and your battery were made. It will give you exact dates for both.
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Thanks for the tip. The Macbook was Manufactured on Sept-01 and the Battery on August-15.
 
HalfLife said:
Thanks for the tip. The Macbook was Manufactured on Sept-01 and the Battery on August-15.
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Glad it helped. It's a nice little free app. Keeps tabs on your load cycles as well. Also your battery current wattage and charge, temp, full charge compared to new and other stats. Some good info on your Mac too.
 
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