Upgrade Advice Requested

[1BadManVan]

Thank you very much...I'm not sure what 'sustained' means...but zoom, using gBoard should be ok no?

where are u getting $1600?

apple Canada education pricing

 

[MBP_187]

apple Canada education pricing

Thank you again.
Zoom, using a pen/tablet should be OK no?
Going for 16/512
1st time ever MBA, that's y asking so many Qs
TIA

 

[1BadManVan]

Thank you again.
Zoom, using a pen/tablet should be OK no?
Going for 16/512
1st time ever MBA, that's y asking so many Qs
TIA

My first MacBook ever so completely get the questions, been researching for months lol. And sorry are you asking about using a separate device for zoom?

 

[MBP_187]

My first MacBook ever so completely get the questions, been researching for months lol. And sorry are you asking about using a separate device for zoom?

Lol thanks.
Yes, during zoom/team I often use the 'whiteboard' where I write on a tablet/device using a stylus.
It hasn't been a problem in my old/current MBP.
.. Maybe I'm just being cautious lol...
Time to order I suppose.
Thanks again.

 

[1BadManVan]

Lol thanks.
Yes, during zoom/team I often use the 'whiteboard' where I write on a tablet/device using a stylus.
It hasn't been a problem in my old/current MBP.
.. Maybe I'm just being cautious lol...
Time to order I suppose.
Thanks again.

And to clarify, when im talking about sustained performance, I mean for heavier tasks that tax the system, what your doing will be a walk in the park for these new systems.

 

[MBP_187]

And to clarify, when im talking about sustained performance, I mean for heavier tasks that tax the system, what your doing will be a walk in the park for these new systems.

Great to know.
All set 🙂
... Now the eternal debate;silver or space grey lol
... Saw a few pics online
I'm leaning towards the silver, cause SG might be showing scratches in a few years(?)

 

[1BadManVan]

Great to know.
All set 🙂
... Now the eternal debate;silver or space grey lol
... Saw a few pics online
I'm leaning towards the silver, cause SG might be showing scratches in a few years(?)

I had this same debate on my m2 air but it was the midnight vs silver. I ended up with silver after having the midnight for a few weeks. I could get over the fingerprints, but I didn't find the finish to be very durable. I used the usb c ports twice and immediately showed marks, I had a small mark on the top keyboard deck and one on the bottom lid.

It was aways put in a sleeve when not in use and only used at my couch or desk. So for me, as much as I loved the darker colour, I am much happier with my silver. Its a very clean look and will definitely hide any marks the best over time and keep it looking brand new.

 

[MBP_187]

I had this same debate on my m2 air but it was the midnight vs silver. I ended up with silver after having the midnight for a few weeks. I could get over the fingerprints, but I didn't find the finish to be very durable. I used the usb c ports twice and immediately showed marks, I had a small mark on the top keyboard deck and one on the bottom lid.

It was aways put in a sleeve when not in use and only used at my couch or desk. So for me, as much as I loved the darker colour, I am much happier with my silver. Its a very clean look and will definitely hide any marks the best over time and keep it looking brand new.

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Beautiful machine
Thanks for that feedback.
My late 2011, (I'm using since 2016) silver still looks fresh.
I have a transparent shell cover for top & bottom, really good investment at the time.
I like the darker aesthetic, but I'll go for the silver, best to be scratch free

 

[MBP_187]

I had this same debate on my m2 air but it was the midnight vs silver. I ended up with silver after having the midnight for a few weeks. I could get over the fingerprints, but I didn't find the finish to be very durable. I used the usb c ports twice and immediately showed marks, I had a small mark on the top keyboard deck and one on the bottom lid.

It was aways put in a sleeve when not in use and only used at my couch or desk. So for me, as much as I loved the darker colour, I am much happier with my silver. Its a very clean look and will definitely hide any marks the best over time and keep it looking brand new.

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U use any dock?
I have USB A alot so going to buy a dock.
Any recommendations?
I've read online about Anker
Maybe I should start a new thread for that

 

[1BadManVan]

U use any dock?
I have USB A alot so going to buy a dock.
Any recommendations?
I've read online about Anker
Maybe I should start a new thread for that

I have not, Im not a heavy user by any means. But Anker is a great brand, I have so many chargers and cables from them over the years and never a bad product