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M2 version at Best Buy for $849 is probably a better deal for most people.
M3 version gives you Wi-Fi 6E (how many people have >1Gbps home internet??) and ray-tracing/Dynamic Caching. But let's be real, if you're looking at ~$1K MacBooks, the scenarios where you're gonna take advantage of this is few and far between.
$849 + $179 for AppleCare+ to take care of those inevitable coffee spills is probably a better way to spend $1K, for most MacBook Air buyers.
M2 version at Best Buy for $849 is probably a better deal for most people.
M3 version gives you Wi-Fi 6E (how many people have >1Gbps home internet??) and ray-tracing/Dynamic Caching. But let's be real, if you're looking at ~$1K MacBooks, the scenarios where you're gonna take advantage of this is few and far between.
$849 + $179 for AppleCare+ to take care of those inevitable coffee spills is probably a better way to spend $1K, for most MacBook Air buyers.
I'm no expert, but I'm pretty sure there are many other reasons to get m3 such as multiple monitor outputs, faster SSD, etc.
M2 version at Best Buy for $849 is probably a better deal for most people.
M3 version gives you Wi-Fi 6E (how many people have >1Gbps home internet??) and ray-tracing/Dynamic Caching. But let's be real, if you're looking at ~$1K MacBooks, the scenarios where you're gonna take advantage of this is few and far between.
$849 + $179 for AppleCare+ to take care of those inevitable coffee spills is probably a better way to spend $1K, for most MacBook Air buyers.
don't you still have to pay $99-$200 ? applecare+ just extends warranty time/services... customers still pays $$$$ to actually get the repair/replacement/exchangement. dunno why apple customers don't mention this. you still pay a service fee or ded. so it's applecare+ + [($99-$200) for each incident.]
also... i remember seeing an old lady at bb.. they were trying to sell her a warranty... she looked at them and said, "no thanks.. I'll just take care of it"... wise words.
also doesn't the m3 allow for dual external monitors? and the base model m3 now has 2 ssd modules which apple admitted to fixing in the m3 now.
imo.. the extra $150 is well worth it. and i'm always shetting on apple stuff... even i'll admit that the $150 is well worth it over the *base* model m2.
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I'm no expert, but I'm pretty sure there are many other reasons to get m3 such as multiple monitor outputs, faster SSD, etc.
Two monitors (when lid closed, only!) is indeed a documented update of M2/M3. Important for some, but probably not most.
The SSD speed thing is overrated. I have here a Mac Studio M1 Max, M3 MacBook Pro, two M1 iMacs, and M1 MacBook Air. All of these have the "fast" SSD. I played around with the M2 Air yesterday for several hours setting it up, and the SSD felt just as fast as any of the other Macs.
don't you still have to pay $99-$200 ? applecare+ just extends warranty time/services... customers still pays $$$$ to actually get the repair/replacement/exchangement. dunno why apple customers don't mention this. you still pay a service fee or ded. so it's applecare+ + [($99-$200) for each incident.]
Sure you still have to pay the deductible. But if you're trying to stick to a 'hard limit' of ~$1K, then a lot of people will be better off with M2 + AppleCare+ vs. M3. I've seen a lot of damage to MacBooks in my time haha. If $999 + $179 is not a big deal, then sure go for the M3.
If you've ever had to pay a out-of-warranty repair on a MacBook, you'll realize the $99-$199 deductible via AC+ is indeed a bargain.
Last edited by turns2stone April 14, 2024 at 03:01 PM.
Sure you still have to pay the deductible. But if you're trying to stick to a 'hard limit' of ~$1K, then a lot of people will be better off with M2 + AppleCare+ vs. M3. I've seen a lot of damage to MacBooks in my time haha. If $999 + $179 is not a big deal, then sure go for the M3.
If you've ever had to pay a out-of-warranty repair on a MacBook, you'll realize the $99-$199 deductible via AC+ is indeed a bargain.
The deductible for Apple Care for damage is $300.
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Two monitors (when lid closed, only!) is indeed a documented update of M2/M3. Important for some, but probably not most.
The SSD speed thing is overrated. I have here a Mac Studio M1 Max, M3 MacBook Pro, two M1 iMacs, and M1 MacBook Air. All of these have the "fast" SSD. I played around with the M2 Air yesterday for several hours setting it up, and the SSD felt just as fast as any of the other Macs.
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M3 version gives you Wi-Fi 6E (how many people have >1Gbps home internet??) and ray-tracing/Dynamic Caching. But let's be real, if you're looking at ~$1K MacBooks, the scenarios where you're gonna take advantage of this is few and far between.
$849 + $179 for AppleCare+ to take care of those inevitable coffee spills is probably a better way to spend $1K, for most MacBook Air buyers.
M3 version gives you Wi-Fi 6E (how many people have >1Gbps home internet??) and ray-tracing/Dynamic Caching. But let's be real, if you're looking at ~$1K MacBooks, the scenarios where you're gonna take advantage of this is few and far between.
$849 + $179 for AppleCare+ to take care of those inevitable coffee spills is probably a better way to spend $1K, for most MacBook Air buyers.
M3 version gives you Wi-Fi 6E (how many people have >1Gbps home internet??) and ray-tracing/Dynamic Caching. But let's be real, if you're looking at ~$1K MacBooks, the scenarios where you're gonna take advantage of this is few and far between.
$849 + $179 for AppleCare+ to take care of those inevitable coffee spills is probably a better way to spend $1K, for most MacBook Air buyers.
also... i remember seeing an old lady at bb.. they were trying to sell her a warranty... she looked at them and said, "no thanks.. I'll just take care of it"... wise words.
also doesn't the m3 allow for dual external monitors? and the base model m3 now has 2 ssd modules which apple admitted to fixing in the m3 now.
imo.. the extra $150 is well worth it. and i'm always shetting on apple stuff... even i'll admit that the $150 is well worth it over the *base* model m2.
The SSD speed thing is overrated. I have here a Mac Studio M1 Max, M3 MacBook Pro, two M1 iMacs, and M1 MacBook Air. All of these have the "fast" SSD. I played around with the M2 Air yesterday for several hours setting it up, and the SSD felt just as fast as any of the other Macs.
If you've ever had to pay a out-of-warranty repair on a MacBook, you'll realize the $99-$199 deductible via AC+ is indeed a bargain.
If you've ever had to pay a out-of-warranty repair on a MacBook, you'll realize the $99-$199 deductible via AC+ is indeed a bargain.
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The SSD speed thing is overrated. I have here a Mac Studio M1 Max, M3 MacBook Pro, two M1 iMacs, and M1 MacBook Air. All of these have the "fast" SSD. I played around with the M2 Air yesterday for several hours setting it up, and the SSD felt just as fast as any of the other Macs.
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