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    Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air the real alternative of Macbook Air?

    http://www.gsmarena.com/the_mi_notebook_air_is_a_macbook_competitor_that_wont_leave_you_wanting-blog-19632.php Wow it seems like Xiaomi Mi Note Air goes into Macbook territory I have Macbook 12 which is very expensive and unique usb port, this Xiaomi laptop starts from 750$ with much...
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    • air macbook macbook air mi note retina xiaomi
    • Replies: 37
    • Forum: MacBook Air
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    MacAir vs. MacBook: Do MacRumors 'Don't Buy' recommendations apply when buying used?

    I need to buy either an Air or a MacBook, though I wish I could wait for the next update instead. If I get an Air, I'd go for a refurbished or used one -- likely the 2015 or '16 13” 1.6 GHz i5. It goes for $849-$899 (with 8GB/128GB) when it shows up from Apple or Gazelle. To approximately match...
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    How to get around FileVault and restore my mac

    So I have purchased a Macbook Air on eBay that has FileVault encryption, and I am fully aware that there is no way I can access the information on this mac without the password or the reset key. So my question is this, what procedures will I have to take to get the mac in working order. Is there...
    • wiberley
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    • air encryption filevault hardrive macbook ssd
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Air
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    Macbook air WoW

    Hello Community, Im going to buy the macbook air 2016 edition with 8gb's of ram and the i7 processor.I decided to buy it because my university recommended it.So my real question here is now,are you playing World of Warcraft on your Macbook air and if yes how is the performance does it go to hot...
    • Hayari
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    • air game gaming macbook play playable world of warcraft wow
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: MacBook Air
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    Question about older MacBooks comparison

    Hey, I have a question about older MacBooks. I can't find any charts or comparisons of these macbooks: Macbook 3.1 A1181 Black Santa Rosa (Late 2007) Spec. C2D T7500 2.2 GHz, 3GB RAM (user upgraded) 320GB HDD SATA (user upgraded) Intel GMA X3100 + Three Partitions (OSX 10.7.5, OSX 10.10.5 -...
    • s4keru
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    • air comparison macbook macbook air mba santa rosa
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: MacBook
  6. tuzz

    Advice on connecting multiple displays

    I currently own a Mid 2012 Macbook Air and a 27 inch Cinema Display, which works great. I've just bought a cheap 4k television and was wondering if there's any way I could plug that in an have both displays running at the same time? I don't need a high frame rate as the screens are for...
    • tuzz
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    • 4k display air cinema display displays macbook air
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  7. PapaGino

    Normal early 2008 Temps?

    So I got this air from my dads work, pretty sure it was over heating pretty bad always around 90c when on youtube or anything demanding on the 1.86Ghz Core 2 Duo, when resting the temps read 60c. I decided to put on some arctic silver 5 on both the 9400m / Nvidia Chipset and the Core 2 Duo. Now...
    • PapaGino
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    • 1.86ghz 13in 2008 2009 air core 2 duo early late macbook mid
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  8. Viniciusbrittov

    HELP PLEASE. About Kernel_Task.

    Hey guys. I plugged a pendrive in my MacBook air. After that, my mac was responding very slow when opening the files inside the pd. So I decided to take of the pendrive and to restart my laptop. Since that, it is not turning on anymore!!! Help me please!! Pictures are att so you can see what is...
  9. PapaGino

    rpcsvhost Maxes CPU

    Just did a fresh install of El Capitan on a early 2008 Air. I installed istats menus and it shows rpcsvhost maxing the cpu at 90%-100%. I tried to open activity monitor and kill the process and rpcsvhost wont even show up (see screenshot). typicly this only happens after startup and after about...
  10. PapaGino

    Saved a "thrown out" Late 2008 Air

    So my dad's work tossed a pretty good Late 2008 Air. I Installed El Capitan onto it since it was fully wiped. Turns out it had a blown, swelled battery (no surprise there) so i removed it and now running it from AC only. Its a 1.86Ghz with the OEM 120Gb SSD from apple installed on it. So far it...
    • PapaGino
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    • 2008 air battery blown macbook oem replacement ssd
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  11. Mason Dulemba

    Macbook air Overheating help

    Hello everyone, I have a 2011 MacBook air and I am having some major overheating problems. I have already done a smc, pram reset, ran the fans at 6000+rpm, cleaned out the fans and distribution find for the heat sync out (very throughly), made sure the fan was spinning, and lastly removed the...
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    Universal Air Racer: Sky Traffic [FREE]

    Hi All! Let me introduce my new game Air Racer: Sky Traffic. Link to download from App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/air-racer-sky-traffic/id1075050759 Air Racer is simple and interesting game. Overtake other racers in the sky traffic and earn scores! Collect stars and unlock new...
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    Universal 3D Air Simulation Adventures in China Free!

    Hey there, It’s a great game Simulator that I'm sure you gonna like it: 3D Air Simulation Adventures in China Free! 3D Air Simulation Adventures in China Free FEATURES: - More 15 Levels - Nice Bonus Levels - Save your game at any time! Download a Free version of the game on the...
  14. Three141

    Macbook air future a OSX tablet? Theory

    I was in another thread and got thinking is the future of the MacBook air line and a full OSX tablet that some want. My line of thinking is the 'Air' 'OSX' product label will soon be free as the retina MacBook takes over (I'm assuming the naming convention will go to just MacBook as opposed to...
    • Three141
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    • air macbook macbook air osx tablet
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: MacBook Air
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