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Apr 27, 2025 11:57 AM
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yellowfeverlime
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Apr 27, 2025 11:57 AM
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Can someone advise why not just get a MacBook Air at this price?
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Apr 27, 2025 2:03 PM
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MarcusQT3Apr 27, 2025 2:03 PM
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Quote from yellowfeverlime View quoted comment :
Can someone advise why not just get a MacBook Air at this price?
Because you want a big ass tablet
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Apr 29, 2025 12:31 AM
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moctezumaxApr 29, 2025 12:31 AM
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Quote from yellowfeverlime View quoted comment :
Can someone advise why not just get a MacBook Air at this price?
A lot of younger folks actually use these for school and don't even use laptops these days.
Apr 29, 2025 10:20 AM
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ConFuApr 29, 2025 10:20 AM
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Quote from yellowfeverlime View quoted comment :
Can someone advise why not just get a MacBook Air at this price?
​Depends on use case. iPads are much better for consuming content, Macbooks are much better for creating content. Though don't think you can get a decent Macbook Air at this price or am I out of touch?
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Apr 29, 2025 1:44 PM
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yellowfeverlime
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Apr 29, 2025 1:44 PM
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Quote from ConFu View quoted comment :
​Depends on use case. iPads are much better for consuming content, Macbooks are much better for creating content. Though don't think you can get a decent Macbook Air at this price or am I out of touch?
I got my 16gb/256gb MacBook air for 749 no tax at the base exchange. It'll be for my schooling, so was wondering the differences at a mere $50
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Apr 29, 2025 6:49 PM
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michaeljoApr 29, 2025 6:49 PM
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Quote from yellowfeverlime View quoted comment :
Can someone advise why not just get a MacBook Air at this price?
Why have either when you have a phone? Different use cases, with a bit of overlap, but also some synergies. For instance, an iPad can be used as a portable 2nd monitor for a MacBook (plus touch). But if you can only have one, then pick the one that best fits your needs.
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WilliamMunny63Apr 29, 2025 7:04 PM
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Quote from yellowfeverlime View quoted comment :
Can someone advise why not just get a MacBook Air at this price?
No, I got the M2 Pro version and regret it.

It does absolutely nothing different than my gen 2 Pro with an A series chip I got in 2017. When I upgraded there was a ton of talk about high end software and games taking advantage of the laptop grade M1/M2 chips but especially with AAA type game support it has been extremely disappointing.

Either get a cheap iPad or a MacBook Air. A cheap iPad will do anything this does, unless you have a real unique use case (art, graphic design, etc.), for a lot less money. A MacBook Air will do anything it can plus it's a full computer with access to big boy software and games.
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Apr 29, 2025 8:08 PM
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kimsdream7Apr 29, 2025 8:08 PM
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Be aware friend, I got one from Walmart and return it because 60hz is not good for everything if you already experience 120hz like Ipad pro.
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Apr 29, 2025 9:14 PM
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CarlyleCApr 29, 2025 9:14 PM
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Costco also has it same price
Apr 29, 2025 10:03 PM
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HexenApr 29, 2025 10:03 PM
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Quote from moctezumax View quoted comment :
A lot of younger folks actually use these for school and don't even use laptops these days.
Makes sense but also wild since most of us live in spreadsheets all day and obviously tablets do not have a strength in that area.
Apr 30, 2025 12:36 AM
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timpApr 30, 2025 12:36 AM
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Quote from yellowfeverlime View quoted comment :
Can someone advise why not just get a MacBook Air at this price?
Agree MBA would be better in most cases, but not all. Some sensitive corporate/government jobs require only iOS devices which can be tightly controlled with a mobile device management policy. Generally the employer will provide devices, but in my case they gave me an old ass ipad which I refused to use. Luckily they agreed to let me buy my own and enroll it in their MDM. Laptops not accepted.
Apr 30, 2025 9:05 PM
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MrShrugglesApr 30, 2025 9:05 PM
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Quote from yellowfeverlime View quoted comment :
Can someone advise why not just get a MacBook Air at this price?
I can give you ...300 reasons.
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FALMay 2, 2025 6:09 PM
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Quote from WilliamMunny63 View quoted comment :
No, I got the M2 Pro version and regret it.It does absolutely nothing different than my gen 2 Pro with an A series chip I got in 2017. When I upgraded there was a ton of talk about high end software and games taking advantage of the laptop grade M1/M2 chips but especially with AAA type game support it has been extremely disappointing.Either get a cheap iPad or a MacBook Air. A cheap iPad will do anything this does, unless you have a real unique use case (art, graphic design, etc.), for a lot less money. A MacBook Air will do anything it can plus it's a full computer with access to big boy software and games.
Thats 95% true.
A12Z(2018) vs M3/M4 (2024) on iPad difference loadings apps and webpage 0.5 seconds and 1080p video rendering 5 second. You only see a 100%-200% difference playing 30fps to 60/120fps and video rendering 4k/8k 50 second.

Even more 99% true.
A14/A16(2023) $300 vs M3/M4 on iPad difference is loading apps is 0.1 sec. Gaming difference is 0%-50% playing 60fps and 4k video render 5 second.
May 2, 2025 6:24 PM
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FALMay 2, 2025 6:24 PM
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Quote from yellowfeverlime View quoted comment :
Can someone advise why not just get a MacBook Air at this price?
The only real difference is touch screen and light travel size, ports

The $500 M3/M4 on iPad is a complete waste cuz iPad OS limits its use. Its like putting an iPhone chip in an Apple Watch. Overkill 1000%.

$300 A14/A16 iPad does the same thing 99%. Overkill 500%.
The only real difference is 4k 8k video editing and gaming in 2030.
Best to get Macbook Air $650 M1 8GB, $800 M4 16GB.
Stick with iPad $300 A16 128gb, $350 A14 256gb

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May 19, 2025 2:03 AM
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henry99May 19, 2025 2:03 AM
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Quote from ConFu View quoted comment :
​Depends on use case. iPads are much better for consuming content, Macbooks are much better for creating content. Though don't think you can get a decent Macbook Air at this price or am I out of touch?
plus you can use pencil to create contents on iPads

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