But it's not pointless, as it allows for a smaller, lighter chassis.
A 13.3" 16:9 chassis is 10% smaller (by area) than a 14" 16:9 one.
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A 13.3" 16:9 chassis is 10% smaller (by area) than a 14" 16:9 one.
Yes it still is. They said so in the keynote.One million $$$ question: Is the new MBA M2 still fan-less?
One million $$$ question: Is the new MBA M2 still fan-less?
Said so in the D&P show.
…it also has an updated built in webcam from the previous version.
Exactly. They made a point in telling you webcams in Macs suck so hard that they pushed a "feature" about using an iPhone as web cam. This is so 2004
Disappointed they didn't upgrade the resolution to 2880x1800+Notch, so everyone is not going to be using these in 1:1 pixel mode again.
Other than that, generally happy with the update. Still have concerns on visible chipping and scratching with the darker non-silver colors but hopefully that has improved from years ago.
Other than that, generally happy with the update. Still have concerns on visible chipping and scratching with the darker non-silver colors but hopefully that has improved from years ago.
Huh? I don't get it. Why would it matter which side of the computer it's on? They're both equidistant from your head.
I'm really tempted by this! I have a M1Pro MBP 14" 8/14 cpu/gpu on order (with 32GB and 2TB) but at first glance it looks to me like the M2 MBA could come close to it in performance in the 8/10 cpu/gpu configuration, esp with 24GB RAM and 2TB SSD.
Not sure how the memory speed/quality compares or how the benchmarks for the cpu/gpus will be...but man, this seems like what I've been waiting for for a long time.
SD card slot and OLED or MiniLED would be nice of course, but saving .8 lbs and no friggin fans compared to the 14" (just .4" difference in screen size) is very welcome.
Not sure how the memory speed/quality compares or how the benchmarks for the cpu/gpus will be...but man, this seems like what I've been waiting for for a long time.
SD card slot and OLED or MiniLED would be nice of course, but saving .8 lbs and no friggin fans compared to the 14" (just .4" difference in screen size) is very welcome.
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Because the webcam comes within the screen area allowing for smaller bezels - here's Apple's specs showing a larger screen (13.6 vs 13.3) is fitting within an almost identical area (same width, marginally bigger depth):
Having provided all of that, all you have to do to get another 8GB of ram is add yet another 20%. Bargain!
the depth is larger...but the device is lighter
The notch gives you the menu bar as an extra...we already establish this pixel by pixel in the 14/16" mbp so its a good thing and also 1080p
But the big thing here is that we know the roots of the next gen SoC
The gpu increase is huge...by scaling like we know from M1->m1Pro>Max>Ultra we can make an idea the gpu increase for the and M2 Max and M2 ultra
The notch gives you the menu bar as an extra...we already establish this pixel by pixel in the 14/16" mbp so its a good thing and also 1080p
But the big thing here is that we know the roots of the next gen SoC
The gpu increase is huge...by scaling like we know from M1->m1Pro>Max>Ultra we can make an idea the gpu increase for the and M2 Max and M2 ultra
i think people should buy the Air only those why are ok with the base model, or those who want the lighter 24gb ram
People forgets the price increase when Apple came with that 12" Macbook...
This Air for what you get has a good starting price
This Air for what you get has a good starting price
Not unless the world changes again.
The M1 Air might disappear after the US Back To School season but I wouldn't hold my breath for the M2 Air price to drop.
Seems like a lot of negative reactions here. I will push back and say that this update checks nearly all of my personal boxes and fulfilled most expectations I had. FYI, I don’t do graphic-intensive work: I’m a college professor and musician.
Prior to the announcement, I was looking at machines with 16gb RAM and 1TB drive. The previous Air was around $1450 on the education store, the equivalent 14” MBP a little over $2k. The new Air is $1679, so right in the middle.
The addition of MagSafe effectively means you gain a port over the M1 Air. Annoying that they’re still on the same side, but not a dealbreaker. I also use my current laptop on a stand as the secondary screen next to my external monitor, so the single-monitor support for the M2 Air is again annoying, but fits my setup.
New air is 0.8 lbs lighter than a 14” MBP. That’s noticeable. The 60hz screen is a reasonable trade off for less weight.
The M1 Air has always been the best bang for the buck you can get. That’s still true. This new M2 is closer to a mid-range smaller MBP in functionality in comparison (in this light, I have no sound explanation for the actual 13” MBP just updated.)
All said, if ordering from Apple the M2 Air looks good for my needs. I’m going to monitor Swappa and see what kind of discounts are available for people ditching their machines for this new one.
Prior to the announcement, I was looking at machines with 16gb RAM and 1TB drive. The previous Air was around $1450 on the education store, the equivalent 14” MBP a little over $2k. The new Air is $1679, so right in the middle.
The addition of MagSafe effectively means you gain a port over the M1 Air. Annoying that they’re still on the same side, but not a dealbreaker. I also use my current laptop on a stand as the secondary screen next to my external monitor, so the single-monitor support for the M2 Air is again annoying, but fits my setup.
New air is 0.8 lbs lighter than a 14” MBP. That’s noticeable. The 60hz screen is a reasonable trade off for less weight.
The M1 Air has always been the best bang for the buck you can get. That’s still true. This new M2 is closer to a mid-range smaller MBP in functionality in comparison (in this light, I have no sound explanation for the actual 13” MBP just updated.)
All said, if ordering from Apple the M2 Air looks good for my needs. I’m going to monitor Swappa and see what kind of discounts are available for people ditching their machines for this new one.
MacBook Air 13- and 15-inch with M4 Chip - Tech Specs
See all technical specifications for the 13- and 15-inch MacBook Air with M4 chip.
www.apple.com
Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at 1 billion colours and:
- One external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz
- Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
- VGA, HDMI, DVI and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)
New Air 16/TB = $2949AUD
14” 16/1TB = $2987
picking up today
did get a 20% off the pro
glad I pulled the trigger on it
14” 16/1TB = $2987
picking up today
did get a 20% off the pro
glad I pulled the trigger on it
They did the same thing with the 2018 MBA redesign. Increased the price by $200. And in 2020 they made it $999
Even though my M1 MBA is doing fine, I am tempted to get the new Midnight upgrades.
Yeah, the uk and euro prices are a killer. I’ve been waiting to see what the M2s would bring, but at these prices, I will not be purchasing
Remains to be seen what they'll do with their own chips inside Macs though.
Price increases/changes were a different beast with an expensive Intel in there and pricing they don't completely control
Won't be surprised at all if the current models just got a permanent increase and they'll just keep older things around for lower price points... Mirrors what they've largely done on iOS devices