The "I just bought/ordered/got/shipped my new 15" MBA" thread

[jeffg819]

My 24/1TB arrived today and I've moving from an M1 14" MBP.

So far, very happy with the decision. Of course this is coming from an original Air owner sucked into the Jobs reality distortion field when he pulled that computer from an office envelop.

Screen is great, speed is great, not really seen much difference in performance for what I do much yet.

 

[anshuvorty]

Maybe it is just me, but I have been using Safari for around 24 hours (yesterday) on the 15-inch MBA, as well as on my other Macs too, and compared to Chrome (which is my default browser), Safari just seems slower compared to Chrome.

I switched back to Chrome today and used it for the whole day so far, and Chrome definitely feels snappier and faster than Safari.

Am I just using Safari incorrectly, or are those claims that Apple makes about Safari being fast and optimized for macOS just simply untrue?

 

[Tenashus1]

The size of the screen was a bit overwhelming at first coming from a long history of 13" Macs, but it didn't take too long to get used to the larger screen. it's a beautiful screen with beautiful color. MBA fits on my lap on a platform very well, and weight is surprisingly not an issue - amazing. I'm loving the 15" MBA (16GB ram, 1TB SSD). I will own it for quite a while.

 

[Resident Guru]

The size of the screen was a bit overwhelming at first coming from a long history of 13" Macs, but it didn't take too long to get used to the larger screen. it's a beautiful screen with beautiful color. MBA fits on my lap on a platform very well, and weight is surprisingly not an issue - amazing. I'm loving the 15" MBA (16GB ram, 1TB SSD). I will own it for quite a while.

Yeah this thing is so awesome. My laptop is used 99% on my actual lap and I'm coming from an i9 2018 MacBook Pro 15 and that damn thing ran so HOT, even when I did things to limit turbo boost. This Air is obviously cool as a cucumber and much lighter. I also went with 16GB/1TB.

 

[Resident Guru]

I've made my peace with that.

Team midnight smudge represent! I love this color. Use it mainly on the couch in the living room that isn't overly bright so I don't really see the smudges.

 

[Chairman.Jobbie]

Maybe it is just me, but I have been using Safari for around 24 hours (yesterday) on the 15-inch MBA, as well as on my other Macs too, and compared to Chrome (which is my default browser), Safari just seems slower compared to Chrome.

I switched back to Chrome today and used it for the whole day so far, and Chrome definitely feels snappier and faster than Safari.

Am I just using Safari incorrectly, or are those claims that Apple makes about Safari being fast and optimized for macOS just simply untrue?

I have have the same issue on both my 13 and 15 MBA's - noticeably slower loading web pages that are normally snappy on my M1 MBA. M1 MBA feels fine so not sure what the issue is... but it also on 13.6 M2 so not a 15" issue I don't think.

 

[Tenashus1]

Team midnight smudge represent! I love this color. Use it mainly on the couch in the living room that isn't overly bright so I don't really see the smudges.

I wipe it with a microfiber cloth periodically and voila - smudges gone.

 

[Fozziebear71]

I ordered the 24/1TB, Midnight. Got the email this morning that it has shipped. Supposed to be delivered on Tuesday.

 

[fhamadeh]

Received shipment notification for my 24/512 Space Gray MBA. Interestingly, it is being shipped to the S.F. Bay Area via DHL. No estimated delivery date on the DHL website, but the Apple website says it should arrive on Friday, June 23.

 

[xARx2]

Yeah, I have a theory on why this is more noticeable on the 15 inch Air.

The screws on all 4 corners keep the bottom/sides perfectly flush in those areas. But the middle of where the bottom and side meets (on each side) is ever so slightly flexing where the bottom piece isn’t as tightly connected and causing it to feel like it has a slightly sharp edge on the side.

I would guess that if they added two more screws (one in the middle point of each side at the bottom) that it would feel perfectly flush.

I appreciate you confirming you feel this as well!

this makes sense, there's a bulge outwards between the screws. they're really banking on those tolerances lol

 

[ghsDUDE]

this makes sense, there's a bulge outwards between the screws. they're really banking on those tolerances lol

I went to the Apple Store and checked about 5 display models...they all have it. I'd say this is normal in case anyone is wondering in the future.

 

[cbaca51]

Thinking of buying one by the end of summer. I have a PC from like 2014 that feels like it’ll die any moment lol. So I wanna make the jump from PC to Mac. I have a “work computer” MBP but I want a personal for my 100GB+ music / my iPhone back up. So thinking of getting a MBA in a couple weeks. Probably a 1TB in midnight black. But nervous having a complete shift over to Mac lol

 

[macbookguy]

I got my 8/512 yesterday and put Sonoma on it. Im on cloud nine. This is the Mac I’ve been waiting about 5 years for apple to make, since I stopped needing to use it for web development and photos. I can still do them on this, but the MBP was way beyond my needs these days.

 

[Saturn007]

MBA fits on my lap on a platform very well

This intrigues me. You have some sort of laptop “platform”? Does the 15” not balance properly on a lap, otherwise?

Any chance of your posting a photo or a link to a photo or online seller, so we can see what it looks like? Thanks!

 

[macbookguy]

This intrigues me. You have some sort of laptop “platform”? Does the 15” not balance properly on a lap, otherwise?

Any chance of your posting a photo or a link to a photo or online seller, so we can see what it looks like? Thanks!

I can't speak for the person you're replying to but I have the one below. I don't plug in the fan. A surface like a laptop platform dissipates heat better / allows the machine to cool better (with or without fan).

MAX SMART Laptop Lap Pad Laptop Stand with Attached Mouse Pad, Cushion and USB Cooling Fan, Non-Slip Heat Shield Tablet Computer Stand for Sturdy Work Station for Home, Office, Bed Sofa, Couch and Car

This ergonomic laptop stand / laptop pad fits 12”-17” garphic drawing tablet, notebook, iPad and laptop. Built-in cooling fan helps displace your laptop heat. Bottom removable air mesh cushion makes you comfortable when you use it. The front lip, as well as the non-skid edges, prevent the laptop ...

www.amazon.com

 

[Weasel13]

Received shipment notification for my 24/512 Space Gray MBA. Interestingly, it is being shipped to the S.F. Bay Area via DHL. No estimated delivery date on the DHL website, but the Apple website says it should arrive on Friday, June 23.

Maybe because UPS workers just voted to strike? Hope mine gets here next week.

 

[Chele]

Maybe because UPS workers just voted to strike? Hope mine gets here next week.

The strike won't start until August 1st, if it really happens.

 

[Dingo Dave 69]

As someone who hasn’t had a Mac in a very long time, is 8gb enough ram for basic day to day web surfing, streaming video, checking email, doing some office work and some photo and video editing at a basic level? I would like to use it for a good 6 years, would it worth the upgrade to 16GB?

my kid is likely going to use it for high school work too.

 

[Tenashus1]

As someone who hasn’t had a Mac in a very long time, is 8gb enough ram for basic day to day web surfing, streaming video, checking email, doing some office work and some photo and video editing at a basic level? I would like to use it for a good 6 years, would it worth the upgrade to 16GB?

my kid is likely going to use it for high school work too.

If you're keeping it for 6 years, then 16 gb is the way to go.

 

[23Air15]

Ordered two 15" Midnight 16gb/256gb M2's on 6/13, said delivers in 5-7 days. Didn't even ship from China until 6/21, arrived in Cincinnati on 6/23 in the morning, arrived in Omaha on 6/26 (yesterday) in the morning then tracking says "forwarded to a third party agent" in the afternoon. Omaha is 4 hours from me, didn't arrive yesterday nor today. Not impressed with DHL at all so far. Don't know what to expect at this point, delivery by bicycle? 5-7 days has turned into 14+ days now...

 

[Surfsalot]

My order says "Preparing to ship". Ordered Midnight entry level model. I already have the 13 Midnight but looking forward to the larger display.

So what’s the verdict.

 

[milhaus]

Anyone find a sleeve that fits perfectly? (Not too big, too tight), made specifically for the 15 Air?

 

[Surfsalot]

Now the hype has calmed down, have ordered a Midnight 8/512GB with EDU discount $2,200AUD here, still not sure as can get a M1 14" 16/512GB for $2,347.
Arrives tomorrow so will see, it's returnable the 14" is not once opened for change of mind.

 

[vanc]

Ordered a starlight 24GB/1TB on June 26 and arrived today (July 4th), roughly a week's waiting. Early last year, it took over 2 months to get a MBP 16".

 

[mizzourah]

This is an oddity that I wonder if someone can help me with. My wife and I are upgrading from our new-at-the-time mid-2014 MBP. We both ordered the same machine - midnight (fingerprint magnet) M2 15" 24/512GB. No accessories - just these units. 2 of them. Exactly the same. One is being shipped UPS and one is being shipped DHL. They both are at the 'clearance agency' stage of shipping which I assume is customs. But it's not as if one is being shipped from the store. As long as they both get here, which I have no reason to believe they won't, it's just a curiosity to me why they are shipped with different carriers.