Pulled the trigger

[acidfast7_redux]

I pulled the trigger on a low-spec MBA in the UK!

Wish me luck!

 

[DocMultimedia]

I went with a 16gig/8 core Air. We’ll see how it goes.

 

[acidfast7_redux]

I'm pumped. My rMBP, I bought when they came out, just quite this month (after 3000 battery cycles and 2 SSDs).

We'll see how this one lasts! I'm a heavy user!

 

[aednichols]

I pulled the trigger on a low-spec MBA in the UK!

Wish me luck!

I don't think any of the new machines could ever be called low-spec 🙂

 

[CMMChris]

Bought a 13" with 16GB + 512GB just out of curiosity.

 

[acidfast7_redux]

I don't think any of the new machines could ever be called low-spec 🙂

I'm in Britain. Pesimissim is default.

 

[aednichols]

In for an Air. If reviews/benchmarks show some fatal flaw (unlikely), I can always use the generous return window.

 

[jav6454]

I pulled the trigger on a low-spec MBA in the UK!

Wish me luck!

Post benchmarks and real world tests in this thread should you get the chance to. It'll help several undecided buyers get a sense and feel.

 

[anshuvorty]

I ordered the base config MBA too. The 13-inch MBP, still with only 2 ports, to me, just doesn't justify the extra cost for it. Thoughts?

 

[acidfast7_redux]

Post benchmarks and real world tests in this thread should you get the chance to. It'll help several undecided buyers get a sense and feel.

sure ... just tell me what you want me to test/how?

i'm sure it will be deposited in my green wheelie bin in an auspicious box on a WED right before the bin men collect it on THR morning.

i still can't get my package from my neighbours :/

 

[acidfast7_redux]

I ordered the base config MBA too. The 13-inch MBP, still with only 2 ports, to me, just doesn't justify the extra cost for it. Thoughts?

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I'm somewhat of a power-user but the base-spec MBA seems the best value-for-money at £999. A £250 upgrade wasn't appealing.

Also, I'm torn about the touchbar. Could be cool. But I usually walk about 200km/125mi to work and back/month and I'm not convinced that the MBP is better than the MBA for the hassle of carrying it. I have a few iMacs at work if I need a larger screen.

 

[turbineseaplane]

In for an Air. If reviews/benchmarks show some fatal flaw (unlikely), I can always use the generous return window.
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That's my plan also - If reviews/tests or my own experience say "no-go" -- no problem

Edit: cancelled my order. I think I want to wait on reviews and perhaps trying one in stores and seeing how the software situation shakes out also

 

[jazz1]

Well I was all set for going MB Pro, but by the time I bumped it up with RAM and 1TB the cost seemed too much for my needs. So, I’ll be giving the MB Air a try. With the recently announced extended return window it seems like a good way to go. Though I doubt I need but one or two days to find out if I need to go Pro.

 

[R3k]

If there wasn't talk of a 14'' model around the corner, I would buy the 13 M1 MBP right now. Makes sense that they'll do it, will help differentiate the MBPro and MBAir.

 

[matrix07]

My 2011 Air is on its last leg but the new Air still unavailable for order where I live. Looking forward to order 16 GB/256 GB combo. hope there is one.

 

[turbineseaplane]

Well - I just "un-pulled the trigger" myself

Too much unknown for me right now.

I think I prefer to wait on the sidelines at this time

 

[Kierkegaarden]

I ordered the base config MBA too. The 13-inch MBP, still with only 2 ports, to me, just doesn't justify the extra cost for it. Thoughts?

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Your decision seems to be the most practical. It just comes down to what software you use. I have a 2017 Air and it works fine for me — running iWork, Affinity Designer, Sketch — I would imagine the new Air is quite a large step up from mine. If I were working in heavy photo/video editing, I may opt for the Pro — but then I would probably prefer a 16” for that purpose.