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M2 MacBook Air is too heavy
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Yep. I bought my MBA over a 14" MBP specifically because of the difference in weight. I travel a lot for work and every little bit helps. I don't need the power of the MBP, but while I loved the screen and smoothness of 120Hz, I ultimately went with my Air because I felt the MBP was noticeably heavier.
Data point of one of course, but we're out there!
The 12" MB also appeals to me (underpowered though it may have been) for that exact same reason; when dashing through one of those massive modern airports in order to catch a tight connection, portability really matters (at least, it does for me), and thus, portability is a huge consideration (for me) whenever I think about buying a laptop.
And yes, "every little bit helps": Very much so.
There is your problem, I make sure I only have to make connections at tiny antiquated airports.
Not always - or, even usually - my choice or decision.
However, what does lie within my decision making is the weight of the laptop, and, for me, portability is a key consideration when selecting one.
I loved the 11" MBA, and treated myself to a maxed out CTO version, which, quite literally, travelled the world, to work environments across three continents.
No it is not
Reading your comment history is pretty funny, you are like crazy conspiraciest and pro RuZZia fanatic but for Apple things.
As much as people are laughing about this, I think the marketing name "Air" makes it seem like it would weigh less than it does. I handed it to a friend of mine who is looking to replace an old 13" MBP and his first comment was "if it's an Air, why is it so heavy?!"
Also the squared off form factor vs. the taper of the prior M1 Air makes it seem bulkier than it is.
Also the squared off form factor vs. the taper of the prior M1 Air makes it seem bulkier than it is.
As a frequent traveler. I agree that the air is too heavy. I had the 12inch for years and the portability is such an amazing difference. I wish they would bring back that form factor
Let carbon fibre to the elite of elite like F1 etc, it has no place here...Dell is using "carbon fibre" in just a marketing way, that is not unibody carbon fibre because it cant be if you know how carbon fibre has to be build
Magnesium it is lighter but more garbage, i still have a microsoft surface around my life and it bends a lot more
So you cannot make too much lighter and thinner without big compromises, even with apple silicon
Magnesium it is lighter but more garbage, i still have a microsoft surface around my life and it bends a lot more
So you cannot make too much lighter and thinner without big compromises, even with apple silicon
I wonder how people could travel and love the first Mba generations that were heavier...if you want thin and light then go the old route and take a peace of paper, there is no light+thin+performance+battery life to compete with the M2 Mba out there, none and you want to take the crown from it for an extra 200grams or so..
if Apple is indeed brings 15" Mba to the table, then there is room for the 12.2" Mba with the M3 that goes with the binned and N3e SoC in it not to lose too many battery life compared to the current M macs
I was only joking
Humour doesn't always travel well online, I'm afraid.
I didn't know whether you were joking or not, but, no problem.
This is true. I wish it wasn't. I think the current MacBook Air should assume the role of the MacBook and the MacBook Air should be a premium device within range of the price of a MacBook Pro but focused on ultra-portability and high quality materials and design. I'm thinking of a MacBook Air with a 12" and 14" or 13" and 15" display size, using ultra-lightweight components, OLED 120Hz displays, with more RAM than the standard M chip package offers. So what I would do next year is have a MacBook Air with M3 chip, 16GB base RAM, 32GB option, 1TB standard SSD, up to 4TB option, OLED ProMotion display, Dynamic Island instead of notch (we know they can do this on OLED), and make it as thin and light as possible. The M3 should help with that as it's going to be a lot more efficient on 3nm node.
Sorry about that, as you mentioned, one rarely has a choice when connecting flights
No problem.
I misunderstood.
However, on the wider point of the thread, what may seem to be small differences in weight really can make a difference to one's experience.
I understand that for many on this thread, it is either not an issue, or they don't perceive it as one.
Nevertheless, for me, as a short, middle aged woman, the weight and portability of a computer does matter, actually, it matters hugely.
Personally, I would love to see Apple introduce a new version of the 12" MB, one where the issues that plagued the earlier (exquisitely elegant, and wonderfully portable) model have been addressed, and where it has been designed to have more than adequate power for the needs of those who choose to use it.
To me the MBA M2 is quite light. Having used the Osborne 1, I really appreciate the weight reduction. That Osborne 1 weighed almost 25 pounds. Yes, I made a few trips on the airplane with that suitcase disguised as a computer.
Yah, and make the screen smaller and put in crappy speakers, use a teeny tiny battery because - lightness is so much better than a sound quality, screen size and battery life
You could try using the compare tool and you would know that the M2 is magically .1 pounds lighter than the M1 despite being larger, having better battery life and better speakers. It is also .3 pounds or 10% lighter than the 13 MBP despite having a larger screen
I think Apple is just cheap. They have a manufacturing process for aluminum that is optimized and they'd rather not look at alternative materials. I share your concern. In this day and age a 13" laptop should be sub 2.5 lb.
i dropped my m2 air last night, it fell thru the floor, dropped 2(!) floors down. now my neighbor is claiming it's 'his' since it landed in his apartment. i tried to break in & get it back, but he wedged it against the door, and no one is getting in.
the air is a monster
the air is a monster
It is noticeable. If I remember correctly from my psychophysics class, the Weber fraction for weight was about 0,03; so if for a weight of 1,24kg; you'd notice a difference of about 37,2 grammes... he's making **** up to complain.
Only if living in a bubble otherwise it's relatively hefty for a basic clamshell. Spoiled by Surface Pro X which feels lighter while having additional touch screen, pen stored in keyboard, built-in kickstand, better webcam, replaceable storage, etc. Benefit of lighter is being able to carry a companion tablet for second screen instead of constantly command-tabbing.