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Refurb Macbook Air (2019) i5 / 128GB (Space Gray) $650 - In Store Only Microcenter

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  • Model: MVFH2LL/A
  • Intel Core i5 Processor 1.6GHz
  • 8GB LPDDR3-2133 Onboard RAM
  • 128GB PCIe Solid State Drive
  • Intel UHD Graphics 617
  • macOS
  • Wireless LAN Wifi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Bluetooth 4.2
  • 13.3" Retina LED-backlit Display with IPS Technology

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pwnkjoo
07-20-2020 at 07:27 PM.
07-20-2020 at 07:27 PM.
Will this run Photoshop and LR reliably?
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AznAnt
07-20-2020 at 07:33 PM.

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07-20-2020 at 07:33 PM.
FYI this has the last gen unreliable butterfly keyboard
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UniqueHamster598
07-20-2020 at 07:49 PM.
07-20-2020 at 07:49 PM.
Quote from pwnkjoo :
Will this run Photoshop and LR reliably?
Unfortunately I doubt it. 128gb SSD and UHD 617 graphics make this a tough choice for anything more than basic web browsing and light work. In this price range, you might want to go for a Windows machine or save up more for a beefier MacBook.
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UniqueHamster598
07-20-2020 at 07:56 PM.
07-20-2020 at 07:56 PM.
I suppose this is a good deal if you have very basic needs and want something Apple. Of course there are way better specs available at this price from Windows PCs on here, but Apple kind of exists in a different space.
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NinjaMode
07-20-2020 at 09:06 PM.
07-20-2020 at 09:06 PM.
Quote from pwnkjoo :
Will this run Photoshop and LR reliably?

I have a Dell XPS with similar specs. It's fine for smaller file sizes (when I had a Sony A7III), but struggles with larger size files when editing my Sony A7rIII pictures. I'll recommend the ASUS laptop that's currently on the front page right now just to future-proof
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gddeal
07-21-2020 at 09:08 PM.
07-21-2020 at 09:08 PM.
Anyone has idea about warranty... is it full 1 year or just 30 days?
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ShushanshG
07-22-2020 at 07:25 AM.
07-22-2020 at 07:25 AM.
Quote from gddeal :
Anyone has idea about warranty... is it full 1 year or just 30 days?
Only 30 days.
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gddeal
07-22-2020 at 06:57 PM.
07-22-2020 at 06:57 PM.
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Only 30 days.

Thanks! Will pass then
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reyguap
07-22-2020 at 08:21 PM.
07-22-2020 at 08:21 PM.
Is this Apple certified refurbished? I'm guessing it is since micro center is a certified reseller but I just want to be sure.
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WhatIsSlicking
07-23-2020 at 07:07 AM.
07-23-2020 at 07:07 AM.
Price seems good. 650 n tax so 700 for apple laptop
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CalmRoute8447
07-23-2020 at 02:43 PM.
07-23-2020 at 02:43 PM.
Quote from UniqueHamster598 :
I suppose this is a good deal if you have very basic needs and want something Apple. Of course there are way better specs available at this price from Windows PCs on here, but Apple kind of exists in a different space.
Can you recommend a Windows PC at this price range with way better specs? I have seen some around the same specs at this price range, but not a lot better. From my experience, the macOS takes better advantage of the hardware, so it seems to run better on a little lower specs. I'm no expert, I've only got one, a MacBook Pro that's a couple years old, but it's still running like new. I'm just looking for something for my son for distance learning that he can also play Minecraft on and that isn't going to be completely obsolete in 3 years.
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dhester
07-23-2020 at 03:14 PM.
07-23-2020 at 03:14 PM.
Quote from CalmRoute8447 :
Can you recommend a Windows PC at this price range with way better specs? I have seen some around the same specs at this price range, but not a lot better. From my experience, the macOS takes better advantage of the hardware, so it seems to run better on a little lower specs. I'm no expert, I've only got one, a MacBook Pro that's a couple years old, but it's still running like new. I'm just looking for something for my son for distance learning that he can also play Minecraft on and that isn't going to be completely obsolete in 3 years.
If your keyboard breaks- you're going to pay a fortunate to get it fixed. The specs on it are so average... I returned the 2020 MBA and was highly disappointed. I flip between a MBP 2020 and Surface Laptop 2. I usually use the Surface Laptop 2 and it's an amazing laptop.

I'd stay away if I was you
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WhatIsSlicking
07-23-2020 at 04:10 PM.
07-23-2020 at 04:10 PM.
Quote from dhester :
If your keyboard breaks- you're going to pay a fortunate to get it fixed. The specs on it are so average... I returned the 2020 MBA and was highly disappointed. I flip between a MBP 2020 and Surface Laptop 2. I usually use the Surface Laptop 2 and it's an amazing laptop.

I'd stay away if I was you

I think keyboard should have the apple 3 year keyboard replacement warranty
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UniqueHamster598
07-23-2020 at 08:09 PM.
07-23-2020 at 08:09 PM.
Quote from CalmRoute8447 :
Can you recommend a Windows PC at this price range with way better specs? I have seen some around the same specs at this price range, but not a lot better. From my experience, the macOS takes better advantage of the hardware, so it seems to run better on a little lower specs. I'm no expert, I've only got one, a MacBook Pro that's a couple years old, but it's still running like new. I'm just looking for something for my son for distance learning that he can also play Minecraft on and that isn't going to be completely obsolete in 3 years.
Pretty much everything here is behind in terms of tech. I got a $550 Yoga C740 recently with much better specs. This has:

Bluetooth 4.2 (not 5.1)
WiFi 5 (not 6)
Intel UHD 617 graphics (not even 620)
128gb SSD (256gb is a universal minimum nowadays)
DDR3 RAM (not DDR4)
And the infamous pre-2020 butterfly Apple keyboard.

That said, it would probably be fine for a kid to play Minecraft on. It would certainly run better than a PC with these specs, for what it's worth. It might even last three years, the real limiting factor would be that 128gb SSD... that will fill up very quickly, even for a kid. I'm not sure the SSD is replaceable, I would check if you plan to buy.
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