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MacAir M2, to buy or to wait

9 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/macair-m2-to-buy-or-to-wait.211422/

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Gauravchi Original post #1
Jul 21, 2022 at 12:14 AM
) What is your budget? (INR or USD)
Upto 1L


2) What size & weight consideration (if any) would you prefer?
  • Thin and Light; 12" - 14" screen

3) What are the primary tasks you will be performing with this notebook?
Web browsing (like 30 tabs at a time)
MS Office
Media

5) Any typical configuration in your mind you're eying for ?
Mac Air M2

4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
a. Like: Apple
b. Dislike: None


6) Anything else you would like to say?
  • Good display, slim and good looking.


Hi, I am using Mac Air 2015 model, but is giving me some issues now and thus need to buy a replacement. I shortlisted Mac Air M2 because of new look (M1 has same old look) and kinda hearing great about M processors.
Yesterday, saw the review by Marques where he mentioned that 256 GB Ssd is slower and the one with 512 GB should be considered. Also, basis my requirements, I am targeting 16GB RAM. This make the price to around 1.5L which is quite high for a Air. Any thoughts?
omega44-xt
Jul 21, 2022 at 9:01 PM
I feel there's not much point in asking for recommendations for Apple products. Their products are spread across without much overlap.

If you want a new Mac Air & can spend for it, get the new one. If you want something cheaper, get M1 model.

M1 air has a great battery life for sure.
SaiyanGoku
Jul 21, 2022 at 9:19 PM
This make the price to around 1.5L which is quite high for a Air. Any thoughts?
Any laptop above 100k should have at least a Gen 3x4 1 TB SSD. Otherwise, it isn't a good deal IMO.
omega44-xt
Jul 21, 2022 at 9:23 PM
Any laptop above 100k should have at least a Gen 3x4 1 TB SSD. Otherwise, it isn't a good deal IMO.
I mean, let's not go into the rabbit hole of Apple & their price. To each their own.
G
Jul 21, 2022 at 9:29 PM
As I was using Apple, I was pretty much waiting for Macair launch. Any other option for my use case?
omega44-xt
Jul 21, 2022 at 11:31 PM
This Lenovo one is a great multimedia laptop:
*www.amazon.in/dp/B09M41GR4K/

Battery life of maybe 6-8hrs vs 12hrs+ on M1 mac air, much cheaper than M2 air. I will prefer Win10 over macOS any day, is different for others.
pkkumarcool
Jul 22, 2022 at 12:00 PM
Go for latest m2 macbook air imo bigger screen magsafe etc.
Nerevarine
Jul 22, 2022 at 2:14 PM
The m2 air has issues for the lowest model. The ssd speeds are terrible. research well.
pkkumarcool
Jul 22, 2022 at 2:30 PM
The m2 air has issues for the lowest model. The ssd speeds are terrible. research well.
yes for basic 256gb model the ssd speed are half but 512gb model its good