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PoisonSoul
post Apr 9 2020, 07:08 PM

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QUOTE(xaw5126 @ Mar 31 2020, 12:44 PM)
it will have to pass customs & MCMC approval... so if MCO ends April 14th, then possible to see it early May? smile.gif
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Macbook Air is already passed by SIRIM on 6th April.

Well, let’s estimate for fun.
The new iPad Pro 2020 was passed on SIRIM on 1st April 2020 and was launched today (9th April) which gives us about 8 days period.

So 9+8 = 17th April 2020.

But since 17th’s a Friday, maybe they will allow us to buy on the 16th April which is a Thursday, same as today for the iPad Pros.

TLDR; My MBA 2020 estimation is 16th April 2020.
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post Apr 16 2020, 09:07 AM

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QUOTE(PoisonSoul @ Apr 9 2020, 07:08 PM)
Macbook Air is already passed by SIRIM on 6th April.

Well, let’s estimate for fun.
The new iPad Pro 2020 was passed on SIRIM on 1st April 2020 and was launched today (9th April) which gives us about 8 days period.

So 9+8 = 17th April 2020.

But since 17th’s a Friday, maybe they will allow us to buy on the 16th April which is a Thursday, same as today for the iPad Pros.

TLDR; My MBA 2020 estimation is 16th April 2020.
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As per I've predicted, you can now pre-order it and it will be delivered in about 1-2 weeks time. biggrin.gif
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post Apr 22 2020, 12:19 AM

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QUOTE(waikit @ Apr 21 2020, 10:34 PM)
Would like to purchase based model with upgrade to core i7, is it recommended?

Was thinking this is first and the last for me purchase Apple laptop.
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post Apr 30 2020, 09:11 PM

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QUOTE(DiRecToRofSaTaN @ Apr 30 2020, 05:58 PM)
Will the 2020 unit have better heat management system or just blowing away the fan at full speed even with the most minimal activity .
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The cpu is not "connected" with the heat pipes. So, I'm just guessing that the fan will instant go to full RPM when the temp of the cpu goes up.

You can find many videos on Youtube showing the "downside" of this Macbook Air.
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post May 21 2020, 12:48 PM

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QUOTE(bmwcaddy @ May 21 2020, 11:57 AM)
1. Is there an "Education Plan" pricing like overseas? I don't see it in the apple malaysia website
Overseas yes. For Malaysia and basically any other country, head to Apple's website and scroll down. Click on Shop For University.

QUOTE(bmwcaddy @ May 21 2020, 11:57 AM)
2. Has it arrived in Malaysia? (i texted Switch and their stock only arrive late June 2020). If Yes, what is the preferred way to purchase them?
Arrived. Now it's just no stock I believe. Preferred way of course via Apple's website. Probably you have more payment options there compared to going to a reseller/shop. (exclude installment plans if you want to purchase via Apple)

QUOTE(bmwcaddy @ May 21 2020, 11:57 AM)
3. I'm looking to pay it via 12 months installment using credit card - Do I have to purchase Apple Care? if yes, how much?
as per (2), installment plans can only be done from our retailers (Machines, Switch). Here's a link to Switch's installment plan page. Just choose your preferred card and read the PwP and TnC. Every card, bank and plans are different.

QUOTE(bmwcaddy @ May 21 2020, 11:57 AM)
4. For my day-to-day usage, I'm currently using company Dell laptop which works fine, but I have a full range of Apple products (iPad, Apple Watch, iPhone) which I wanna synergize with the Macbook Air 13". My usage mainly revolve around multiple safari tabs for YouTube, Online Research, reading company annual reports, doing excel calculations and power point presentations. That said, which upgrades are worth the money compared to the Base Model i3 with 8GB/256GB?
Is it the 16 GB (+RM 800)? The i5 (+RM 400)?
If you mentioned SAFARI only, then I guess the base model's fine but sure, go head to bump up the RAM since you have multiple tabs opened. As for the i5, it has been mentioned many times that it will not show much performance boost because of it's thermal system.

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post Jun 25 2020, 05:10 PM

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QUOTE(blabla987 @ Jun 25 2020, 04:54 PM)
can i edit video final cut pro on the new macbook air?
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Of course. It’s even in the product customizing page that asks you if you would like to add FCP and/or LPX software upon purchase of your MBA.

 

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