Hi all,
Currently debating a MacBook Air purchase early next year. What spurred this along is that I have original gen 1 AirPods that are ruined and only last 20mins. Looking at prices of AirPods they're absurd but I also have aging Mac/Windows Laptops. In Australia Apple usually does a deal in January (student/education) with free AirPods for any Mac/iPad purchase and I thought I would capitalise on this given I am typing this on a Mid 2011 MacBook Pro. My current devices
I'm currently dating 4 options which are, MacBook Air M1/M2 (base models) vs MacBook Air vs M1/M2 (speced up).
Upgraded (13")
The M1 would suit me perfectly fine the only thing that is making me think M2 is longevity. I've kept my 2011 or over 10 years (albeit with updates) and I'd like to do the same thing again if I can. 256gb is a challenge for me so 512 would be nice but I could manage on 256 (I do now with the Mac mini). That $1,349 price is what is so tempting.
My current usage is just web browsing, spreadsheets, and the occasional video or photo edit, it does not warrant M2 I am just thinking longer term and support given these laptops are not upgradable.
Happy for all thoughts and devil advocates.
Currently debating a MacBook Air purchase early next year. What spurred this along is that I have original gen 1 AirPods that are ruined and only last 20mins. Looking at prices of AirPods they're absurd but I also have aging Mac/Windows Laptops. In Australia Apple usually does a deal in January (student/education) with free AirPods for any Mac/iPad purchase and I thought I would capitalise on this given I am typing this on a Mid 2011 MacBook Pro. My current devices
- MacBook Pro 2011 (upgrade 8/256ssd)
- White MacBook 2010 (scored this "broken" from FB marketplace for $15 has 8/256ssd)
- Lenovo E580 - Only used for 3D printing
- Mac mini M1 (base spec 8/256) I am debating selling this with this upgrade as I find being a desktop it gets very limited use compared to my laptops.
I'm currently dating 4 options which are, MacBook Air M1/M2 (base models) vs MacBook Air vs M1/M2 (speced up).
Upgraded (13")
- Air M2 (8 and 8) with 16gb 512gb $2,219
- Air M1 (8 and 7) with 16gb 512gb $1,889
- Air M2 (8 and 8) with 8gb 256gb $1,649
- Air M1 (8 and 7) with 8gb 256gb $1,349
The M1 would suit me perfectly fine the only thing that is making me think M2 is longevity. I've kept my 2011 or over 10 years (albeit with updates) and I'd like to do the same thing again if I can. 256gb is a challenge for me so 512 would be nice but I could manage on 256 (I do now with the Mac mini). That $1,349 price is what is so tempting.
My current usage is just web browsing, spreadsheets, and the occasional video or photo edit, it does not warrant M2 I am just thinking longer term and support given these laptops are not upgradable.
Happy for all thoughts and devil advocates.