nice find!Managed to get my hands on a new and still sealed/shrink wrapped MB 2017.
Anyone running Sequoia on a 2017 model?
nice find!Managed to get my hands on a new and still sealed/shrink wrapped MB 2017.
Anyone running Sequoia on a 2017 model?
The MBA is a great device, but I am still hoping Apple will release a new <1 kg laptop in the future. I use my MB while travelling and weight is a big factor for me. Unfortunately an iPad can't replace a MB yet (for me).I think at the time, Apple's intention was to discontinue the MacBook Air given that it was still on the pre-Retina design. Much of the MB's design lives on in the current Air. The way I see it, the Air is essentially the MB but with a better facetime camera, a magsafe port, an extra usb-c port, and both usb-c ports can also do thunderbolt, and a larger screen.
Thx! Sold my first MB only to learn that a iPad can't replace it for my needs. Oh well.nice find!
The 12" Macbook was joy to use in term of ultra portability. The smallest 13" Air doesn't even come close.I think at the time, Apple's intention was to discontinue the MacBook Air given that it was still on the pre-Retina design. Much of the MB's design lives on in the current Air. The way I see it, the Air is essentially the MB but with a better facetime camera, a magsafe port, an extra usb-c port, and both usb-c ports can also do thunderbolt, and a larger screen.
This!Macbook is actually what an iPad Pro should be. This is the reason why it wasn't updated with M chip in my opinion.
I agree. There is something esthetically pleasing about the MB that no other laptop has come close to -- for me, at least.The greatest laptop of all time.
Same here re battery. Bought battery on it for "35 and a mr fixing type place here says $50 to install. That worries me.i love mine, too. but i'm going to have to get the battery replaced because of non-usage for a long time.
I prefer to use my 2017 MacBook over my M4 Air with 32gb ram. I would buy a M1 MacBook in a heartbeat if they ever make one.I agree. There is something esthetically pleasing about the MB that no other laptop has come close to -- for me, at least.
we need this skinny legend to make a comeback. what a crispy laptop experience, the macbook air 13 doesnt hit the same way im afraid and NO an iFad is NOT a replacement.. the ipad mini is the beyonce of the lineup though.
give me an M4 in the 2017 chassis we can keep the butterfly keyboard idc
yes, we who have a MB still all are cheer for Apple to come out with an Ultra Portable with a M chip in it. That would be something...we need this skinny legend to make a comeback. what a crispy laptop experience, the macbook air 13 doesnt hit the same way im afraid and NO an iFad is NOT a replacement.. the ipad mini is the beyonce of the lineup though.
give me an M4 in the 2017 chassis we can keep the butterfly keyboard idc
With the recent updates to the iPad at WWDC with Mac like functions, it does not look like Apple has plans and wants to push iPads for the Ultra portable. I for one gave away my iPad when I purchased a used MacBook 2015 just to try it out and to my surprise it became my every-day general Mac. I just like it. I can handle the butterfly keyboard as I did not mind it with my previous MacBook Pro 2018. No issues with either.
I think what we need is a bug move coming from PC department. If most of PC manufacturers start offering $599 alternatives with comparable last-gen M chip in terms of performance and battery life, people are gonna start buying it instead of $999 MacBook Air. When it happens, it will push Apple to "reintroduce" the MacBook 12" at $599 with last-gen M chip to claw their sales numbers back.yes, we who have a MB still all are cheer for Apple to come out with an Ultra Portable with a M chip in it. That would be something...
But...
With the recent updates to the iPad at WWDC with Mac like functions, it does not look like Apple has plans and wants to push iPads for the Ultra portable. I for one gave away my iPad when I purchased a used MacBook 2015 just to try it out and to my surprise it became my every-day general Mac. I just like it. I can handle the butterfly keyboard as I did not mind it with my previous MacBook Pro 2018. No issues with either.
I am typing now on my M3 MacBook Air. It is a wonderful machine. I am on my couch typing. The MacBook is MUCH BETTER for this, tight spots, in the car, in the train or airplane (fits nice on the tray if economy class - but Apple either flys first class or their own planes - so no need for them so they don't know).
I do not think an ultra portable MacBook with a M-chip would eat sales from a MacBook Air or an iPad, as they have different usages, but Apple seems to think so and it looks like still no sight or thought of another MacBook.
Here is still hoping!
This. My mom has a 12" MacBook and its size and weight are great! It's especially great for my mom since she's in her '90 so it's really easy for her to carry around. I wish Apple would release a MacBook like that again, but as others have said they're probably worried it wouldThe 12" Macbook was joy to use in term of ultra portability. The smallest 13" Air doesn't even come close.
I would buy any replacement for the 12” in an instant, even if all they did was put an m series chip in the old 12”. Man I miss that laptop. Such a great machine.I did have problems with the butterfly keyboard, but still the machine was a joy to use.
I do keep wondering if it would be such a disaster (in terms of iPad sales) if they did a Macbook Pro 11''. Same design as 13'' and 15''.
- 11'' OLED from iPad Pro with FaceID (which would make the laptop slightly thicker), but no touchscreen (pretty much useless for majority of laptop use scenarios)
- 2 or 3 USB-C ports, no HDMI, no SD card, no magsafe
- around 1kg weight
- priced between 13'' and 15'' (because of OLED)
I'd but this in an instant. No hassle with the added weight and thickness of iPad keyboard, proper macOS. Please, Apple.
100% agree. I don't know why, but the tapered design felt more durable and was definitely easier to slip into a backpack or a sleeve. And it made the laptop feel slimmer, and perception is important. I just moved from an M1 Air to an M4 and it still feels weird and clunky. I also have to look down at the orientation of the logo to know which way to open it, whereas my hands knew immediately exactly which way the tapered Air would open.also this is a pipedream but the tapered/curved design felt skinnier (and more "throwable" on a bed) than the current flat/boxy look.
I just bought a mint 2017 base and amazingly it's almost as fast as my m1 MacBook air. I also have a base 2015 macbook, these machines are incredible and are like jewels,I prefer to use my 2017 MacBook over my M4 Air with 32gb ram. I would buy a M1 MacBook in a heartbeat if they ever make one.
It's much easier to use on the go when traveling and also when I need to remote into my work pc when I'm out.
The M4 Air is nice but just doesn't have the same profile/size has the 12 inch Macbook and that makes it a little cumbersome while trying to use it in a car or on a plane etc.
The 12 inch MacBook was the perfect form it just needed the M1 and maybe a new keyboard.