expiredwildbird12 posted Jul 17, 2025 10:02 PM
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expiredwildbird12 posted Jul 17, 2025 10:02 PM
Grade A Refurb: Apple MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop: M1, 2560x1600, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD
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This M1 8gb won't be good for AI or heavy workloads, but is more than enough power for the average internet based user. At this price point, they only have premium chromebooks or crappy Windows laptops. I'd take my M1 8gb over any other if this was my price cap or giving it to a basic user.
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It is no secret that businesses often advertise their products using test results achieved under lab conditions.
I have yet to encounter an electronics product (computer, tablet, power bank, car, etc.) whose projected battery life is actually achieved or exceeded in real life.
That's why I used the "IF" statement to relate to the actual battery life span.
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It is no secret that businesses often advertise their products using test results achieved under lab conditions.
I have yet to encounter an electronics product (computer, tablet, power bank, car, etc.) whose projected battery life is actually achieved or exceeded in real life.
That's why I used the "IF" statement to relate to the actual battery life span.
I should also add that I have experienced excellent battery life in relation to health on all the M series macbook airs and pros that I have been buying. Even a few yrs later. I dont have anything in the 80s at all. From what I can remmeber most were in the 90s or higher. It is great on battery life. If the cosmetic condition is good on this its a great deal at $600. Its a use case situation.
With casual admin use (email, discord, onenote, firefox), I'm hitting 65-70% on a 16gb M1 Air. You'll be slamming the swap memory -- or having to treat it like a mobile by single tasking. Just with that stuff alone, I'm occasionally hitting that swap memory like it owes me money.
You're better off looking at the entry-level M4 Air which routinely hits $850. Yes, it's more than twice the price -- but you're getting a CPU that is significantly better AND twice the ram (just in the base config). For $1000, you can get that same config in a 15" chassis. All with the option to get a spanking fresh 3-year warranty.
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