Apple MacBook Air: 13.6", M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD $849

ShrewdMeat113

Mar 27, 2024 12:51 PM

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Quote from passive101

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These are all going to have massive sales because of the processor security issues.

Because all other chips are 100 percent secure in every way.

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oppa82

Mar 27, 2024 12:54 PM

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oppa82Mar 27, 2024 12:54 PM

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Is this worth 200$ over the M1 air? Still available in store at some costcos for $649

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lusid

Mar 27, 2024 12:55 PM

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lusidMar 27, 2024 12:55 PM

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Quote from oppa82

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Is this worth 200$ over the M1 air? Still available in store at some costcos for $649

Quote from oppa82

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Is this worth 200$ over the M1 air? Still available in store at some costcos for $649

what do you REALLY use the laptop for? Smilie

M1 is still a good machine for the $.

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passive101

Mar 27, 2024 12:56 PM

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Quote from ShrewdMeat113

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Because all other chips are 100 percent secure in every way.

Apple has already said they can not be patched with software. It's happened to Intel before as well. Hardware companies, federal gov, and media instructed people to replace them. Later Intel did a patch but severely hurt performance for those that kept them. Expect something similar from Apple.

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Doug5421

Mar 27, 2024 12:57 PM

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Great deal. Lowest I've seen was military exchange for $799 (where I got mine). These will be $799 in the near future, less once the M1s sell out.

If you want a bit more performance, MagSafe, 1080p camera, better speakers/mic, notch, more color options, 100 nits more brightness, a bit longer OS longevity, this is it. If none of this matters to you, M1 is still excellent while they last. $650 still at Costco, $699 elsewhere.

Last edited by Doug5421 March 27, 2024 at 06:00 AM.

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mohammadsp

Mar 27, 2024 01:06 PM

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Price matched with Bestbuy because I am not sure I wanna keep it and don't want to deal with B&H return.

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Elon69

Mar 27, 2024 01:21 PM

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Quote from passive101

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These are all going to have massive sales because of the processor security issues.

No one cares about it. come on now.

most people don't even know

stop fear mongering

haha

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AquaVest6601

Mar 27, 2024 01:27 PM

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Quote from Elon69

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No one cares about it. come on now.

most people don't even know

stop fear mongering

haha

Agree most people gave up on themselves and their securities a long time ago.

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FeistyDolphin1928

Mar 27, 2024 01:28 PM

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8 GB in 2024. What a fkin joke

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poopi

Mar 27, 2024 02:17 PM

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poopiMar 27, 2024 02:17 PM

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Quote from passive101

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Apple has already said they can not be patched with software. It's happened to Intel before as well. Hardware companies, federal gov, and media instructed people to replace them. Later Intel did a patch but severely hurt performance for those that kept them. Expect something similar from Apple.

You can't compare these. Modern ARM MacBooks are almost as secure as iOS and [properly built] Android phones. The ARM chips inside these are so much more secure than x86 ones that even with this vulnerability they run circles around the patched Intel and AMD CPUs.

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heatfan93

Mar 27, 2024 02:21 PM

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Quote from oppa82

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Is this worth 200$ over the M1 air? Still available in store at some costcos for $649

I'd say yes. With the newer design with the larger screen, MagSafe charging, higher brightness, better web cam, better speakers, better bluetooth, better processor, more years of software support, pretty much an easy decision there. As much of a value driven price $650 offers, keep in mind the Air M1 is already about 4 years old, so it's going to have less support than the M2 at some point.

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passive101

Mar 27, 2024 02:23 PM

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You can't compare these. Modern ARM MacBooks are almost as secure as iOS and [properly built] Android phones. The ARM chips inside these are so much more secure than x86 ones that even with this vulnerability they run circles around the patched Intel and AMD CPUs.

Wrong. All experts are saying the same thing. ARM vs x86 has nothing to do with this. And these chips are not as secure as clearly this is now known.

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drsnowmon

Mar 27, 2024 02:41 PM

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Quote from oppa82

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Is this worth 200$ over the M1 air? Still available in store at some costcos for $649

I had to return my M1 Air due to screen quality, it was almost fuzzy to my eyes. The screen quality was so bad that it gave me a headache, I wear glasses BTW. If you can afford it, I'd say always get the Pro models with better screen resolution.

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Scione

Mar 27, 2024 04:10 PM

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Quote from drsnowmon

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I had to return my M1 Air due to screen quality, it was almost fuzzy to my eyes. The screen quality was so bad that it gave me a headache, I wear glasses BTW. If you can afford it, I'd say always get the Pro models with better screen resolution.

Wow, retina display is fuzzy? You wouldn't survive back in the days when monitors were 1024x768.

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Product Description:	Key Features Apple M2 8-Core Chip 8GB Unified RAM \| 256GB SSD 13.6" 2560 x 1664 Liquid Retina Display 8-Core GPU \| 16-Core Neural Engine Show More The Apple 13" MacBook Air now features the Apple M2 chip, which has many improvements over its predecessor, the M1. The Apple M2 integrates the CPU, GPU, Neural Engine, I/O, and more into a single system on a chip (SoC), this time utilizing 2nd-Gen 5nm process technology. Tackle your projects with the fast 8-Core CPU and take on graphics-intensive apps and games with the 8-core GPU. Accelerate machine learning tasks with the 16-core Neural Engine. The M2 also features 100 GB/s memory bandwidth. The M2 was also designed to speed up video workflows by adding a next-gen media engine and a powerful ProRes video engine for hardware-accelerated encode and decode. This means the M2 can play back more streams of 4K and 8K video. Complete with a silent, fanless design and up to 18 hours of battery life, the MacBook Air is still portable, but now a lot more powerful. It also has 8GB of unified RAM and a 256GB SSD. More Details
Product SKU:	1710305
UPC:	194253083238
AC Input Power:	100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Aspect Ratio:	16:10
Audio I/O:	1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output
Battery Chemistry:	Lithium-Ion Polymer (LiPo)
Bluetooth:	5.3
Box Dimensions (LxWxH):	14.8 x 11.2 x 2.7"
Built-In Microphones:	3
Built-In Speakers:	4
CPU:	8-Core:Performance (4 Cores)Efficiency (4 Cores)
Capacity:	52.6 Wh
Cellular Support:	No
Dimensions:	11.97 x 8.46 x 0.44" / 30.4 x 21.49 x 1.12 cm
Display Size:	13.6"
ECC Memory:	No
GPS:	No
GPU:	Apple (8-Core)
Graphics Type:	Integrated
Inputs/Outputs:	2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 3 / USB4) / Supports Video Alt Mode
Keyboard:	Built-In Chiclet-Style Keyboard with Backlight
Maximum Brightness:	500 nits / cd/m2
Media/Memory Card Slot:	No
Memory Configuration:	8 GB (Onboard)
Memory Type:	Embedded DRAM
Model Year:	Mid 2022
Network I/O:	No
Operating Humidity:	0 to 90%
Operating System:	macOS
Operating Temperature:	50 to 95°F / 10 to 35°C
Package Weight:	5.145 lb
Panel Type:	IPS-Type LCD
Pointing Device:	Force Touch Trackpad
Power Supply:	30 W with Magsafe
Processor:	Apple M2
Refresh Rate:	60 Hz
Resolution:	2560 x 1664
Security:	Fingerprint Reader
Storage Drive Type:	1x 256 GB / Integrated NVMe SSD
Total Installed Capacity:	256 GB
Total Installed Memory:	8 GB
Touchscreen:	No
Variable Refresh Technology:	No
Webcam:	User-Facing:1080p
Weight:	2.7 lb / 1.24 kg
Wi-Fi:	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with MU-MIMO Support

Apple MacBook Air: 13.6", M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD $849

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