No idea about Windows 8, but for Windows 7, the minimum is 25GB (assuming you disable hibernation, you don't install too many programs and updates, and you set virtual memory to 0). But if you really need Windows on your Mac, 256GB is recommended.

As for the RAM, 4GB is OK based on your usage.

OK, thanks for the tip

Will wait to see the new Macbook before making my decision...

machines have show macbook 12' or not?

Guys how is your online order
Mine stuck at processing item since 11/4

bro, same like me, just wait one day your credit card been charged, then u know your toy will coming to u soon

already so have reviews from internet, u still need to feel it? i dun think retail will faster than official apple online store la ... JUST GO ORDER ONLINE ~!!

Some people need to feel the physical thing first before deciding

Stuck on decision to upgrade processor from 1.1 to 1.3

Apple Store still no charge your card yet?
Same here lol
I thought there is some problems with my card
Cause last time Apple Store charge immediately on my iPhone

u configure processor to 1.3 ka?

Nope,1.1 is fine for me
But yeah it is depend on how you gonna use it

This post has been edited by JervissPuay: Apr 14 2015, 12:51 PM

Reviews online mentioning that its quite a big jump on the juices from 1.1ghz to 1.2ghz. No review yet on the 1.3ghz as its a built to order. Assuming the jump from 1.1ghz to 1.2ghz (roughly producing the same juices as the MB air 2014 model), i expect quite a big jump if u take the 1.3ghz.

I feel that i should upgrade the essentials e.g. hard disk & processor as i am gonna have this last for easily another 5-6 years like my current MBP.. New macs does not allow any upgrades, unlike previous gen whereby we can upgrade the ram & hdd ourselves. I don't want my machine to be rendered outdates & useless in 3 years time and having to spend another RM5-6k on another machine just because i wanted to save the extra RM1k now. Having said that, its your choice bro

http://www.macrumors.com/2015/04/13/1-2-gh...book-geekbench/

This post has been edited by hsiengloong: Apr 14 2015, 02:19 PM

benchmark itself cant really tell the whole story. Anandtech already review on Core M, temperature and OEM play an important role on Core M performance.

For example, the 1.1Ghz might have higher performance than 1.2Ghz model if the 1.1Ghz run in cold weather (like snow) and the 1.2Ghz in hot weather (malaysia anyone?). Another thing to consider is if the Macbook already running worm before benchmark? If so then the score will be lower due to the same thermal reason.

unless there is a 2 system running in exact condition, it is still hard to judge for now if it is worth it (RM810 for the upgrade). I am waiting for Anandtech for Macbook review based on 2 models before i pull the trigger

spot on , my MBA HDD is 128 gb - split it between OS Yosemite & Windows 7 , windows 7 almost consume the other half barely left me with 3-5 gb to spare thus 256 gb with SD card support is recommend.

Also , had experienced windows 8 with 4gb MBA , doesnt work well as it occupied mostly of RAM usage .

Anandtech already come out their review

But only for base model 1.1 processor

Ya, quite disappointed on the review, missed out most important questions.

1. Like how is it 1.1GHz compared with 1.3GHz (performance, battery life etc)
2. How if compared to 2015 model (mostly in review are 2014 and older)
3. SSD compared with PCIe SSD in 2015 model

i believe apple will charge us when the stock is ready to ship out ... *PLEASE CHARGE TO MY CREDIT CARD ASAP*

Can't wait anymore
checking the website 100 times a day

your point is right, that why i think upgraded to 1.3-2.9 using core m 5y71 is essential becoz i assume this mac will be use more than 5 years. And about SSD storage i think 256 is enough coz can transfer it to other portable HDD

Bro, i noticed you say you will use the mac for 5 years. 1 questions, ermm does the macbook will obselete in 5 years >.< ??