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Very disappointed with my custom built MacBook Air M1, need advice
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Probably not entry level laptops used as desktops i imagine.
basically what the OP wants, could be the M1 14” MBP, as for me neither of the released M1’s replace a 16” MBP.
Sounds like you should've get a maxed out Mac mini instead.
Return it.
I guess a notebook one can open upto 100 tabs on Ivy league schools and their curriculums
The mac mini is not portable though. I need a device I can carry around with me, should i need to. A notebook gives me that option. What I'm looking for is versatility. The M1 would have been PERFECT if it was as powerful because it could have replaced not only my 15" but my 12" as well since it is portable. But it's not really replacing my 15" sadly so then I guess I'm stuck with my current setup. I'm grateful for it, not really complaining, but was just optimistic about the change. It's no big deal though. Maybe the M2 will be better
The problem is I didn't do my research or spend the time to read the threads. I just trusted Apple when they touted it. It sounded great. I actually still haven't found the information you mention.
I agree that I may need to stop using it the way I am, and start using it differently. I'm guessing there are better ways. Maybe try using lesser tabs.
I am not trying to brag or show off but I can understand how you must feel. I will try to not to talk about my M1 or my usage in a way that comes across as bragging again. My intention was not to make you feel bad or anyone else. Just trying to get some advice.
Probably you would have been better off and happier had you purchased the M1 MacBook Pro with 1 TB SSD and 16 GB RAM. That machine has a fan and its processor is somewhat more powerful than the MacBook Air. It's the same size as the MBA, although shaped slightly differently and a little heavier in weight. The M1 MBP sounds to me as though it would be a better fit for you than what you've got now. It may or may not run circles around the 2019 16" MBP -- I don't have one of those so cannot compare.
I do have a 2018 15" MBP with 1 TB SSD and 32 GB RAM and the new machine seems to keep apace of it pretty well. That said, I tend not to have a bunch of tabs open all at the same time and have no need to do so...... I do a fair amount of photo editing and although I haven't done a lot on the new machine yet, I have been pleasantly surprised at how well she handles the large RAW files I've thrown at her and processing speed feels much the same as on my older MBP.
I do have a 2018 15" MBP with 1 TB SSD and 32 GB RAM and the new machine seems to keep apace of it pretty well. That said, I tend not to have a bunch of tabs open all at the same time and have no need to do so...... I do a fair amount of photo editing and although I haven't done a lot on the new machine yet, I have been pleasantly surprised at how well she handles the large RAW files I've thrown at her and processing speed feels much the same as on my older MBP.
The MBA has no fan, which can be an issue if the user is doing intensive tasks which could accrue heat buildup. That said, these M1 machines don't seem to get nearly as hot -- often one doesn't even get warm -- as the Intel-based machines, so for some users it wouldn't matter whether the machine has a fan or not.
Came here to say this. I see consultants do this all the time. The tabs are so small they can barely be clicked, it makes ZERO sense. I suspect as well they have unmanageable inboxes.
I told one guy you can save a tab as a favorite and come back to it instead of wasting my time clicking 3 or for tabs before you find the one you wanted to show me.
But, hey, who am I to judge.