I would like to try it out, but it don't support M720 Triathlon yet.

Hi all, need suggestion for keyboard+mouse combo, that able to switch between windows and MacBook Air m1. Worry that some don't compatible with MacBook

logitech keyboard. mine can support 3. just press key -1-2-3

Do you mind the keyboard model? Thanks in advanced

logitech k380, quite reliable, been using for more than 3 years. this is old model, u can search new model. i love it small and can pack and go

Sifus -

I plan to buy MacBook air m1 to replace my daily driver. I only used Windows laptop before. Usage is for browsing, doing research, picture editing, YouTube, streaming, video call etc, nothing major or require much power.

I read and watch reviews and seems this is a great buy. But I have some concerns:

1. Alot of windows app still not compatible with M1. Is this true? Will it affect what I'm trying to do?

2. Should I buy 512 or 256 + external SSD?

3. Read that it is very expensive if want to repair the SSD. Can cost thousands. Is this true?

4. Do you recommend me to buy extended warranty? Feel like it's a waste of money because my iPad Air 2 has not have any problem for the past 6-7 years.

5. Anything else I should consider (especially cons) before buying?

Thank you.

1. That depends on what software/apps you used before. If picture editing Photoshop is fully compatible. Streaming can use OBS.

2. If you plan to use is for the next 5 - 10 years you should get the bigger storage option. Otherwise you'll always need to keep an eye on your storage. Mac caches tend to fill up the storage pretty quickly but you can always delete it.

3. I dont think SSD for M1 can be replaced.

4. Don't need.

5. Don't buy. Wait for the Macbook Air M2. It should be announced during next keynotes in 2 days.

My feedback-
1. Check which app and if use it quite frequent then u need find alternative
2. Depend how much data you store. I used 256gb since 4 years ago. Bought macbook and mac mini with 5gb. Other data can keep on enclosure with nvme.
3. Ssd is solder with board. You cannot replace like parts.
4.ipad is not same as macbook. Recommended to buy but no need so hurry to decide. U got a year to decide. I add applecare before a year due. Lucky i bought, paid 900. Then only 1 y 6 month, my battery swallowed. Claim warranty. Cost 2k due to battery swallow cause keyboard need to change. Glad that bought it.
5. No regret after move from windows to mac. Make sure your produvity app is there.

#1 is there a site to check which app is compatible??

#3 so if I get everyone points correctly, if the SSD kaput, then the only way to fix it is by buying new MacBook Air? Right?

#4 oh you can buy the extended warranty much later. This is good info.

#5 yes I am aware they will announce M2. But I assume it will be more expensive since it's a new launch?

1. google your app keyword plus "on mac" or i run on virtual machine to test. anyway, most app is there except specific
3. Yes. this hardly happened
5. then you can buy m1 coz price dropped.

Good news,

M1 MBA is still up to date. Apple did not announce a MBA successor at their event so I guess they are keeping it for their Oct/Nov event.

Answer at above blue

This post has been edited by kevinpss: Mar 9 2022, 10:06 AM

#3 if you are students and buy the M1 MacBook Air, I think there is no point for you to fix the SSD after 5,6,7 years later. By the time, you should be able to buy more expensive Macs.

The things is, there is still no SSD issue.....in M1 Macs.....and....do you heard any SSD broken in your iPhone/iPad after so many years? The work exactly the same.

#5 the best time to buy Apple product is when the time you need it.

This post has been edited by kevinpss: Mar 9 2022, 10:10 AM

I would recommend you to also share your apps here so that the folks here can also share with you the Mac alternative software in the event it isn't supported on Mac.

https://isapplesiliconready.com <-- this is a good site. thank you!

generally the productivity apps. Nothing special..Office, Zoom, abit of Photoshop, access AWS.

thanks everyone. I decided to buy it this weekend.

Great, all the best and have fun with the new laptop. All very standard applications which are all Apple Silicon ready with the exception for MS OneDrive. AWS you only need a browser or you can SSH in via Terminal.

hi, am deciding to get a mba 8+256
but reading through this thread, i found out common issues are screen crack, battery swollen etc. that would cost me alot. im looking for a laptop that would last me at least 5years.
im also migrating from windows too. first time wanna try apple products.
any advice, or things to take note?
programs that i use are only microsoft teams, word, spotify, discord, zoom, google chrome.

get applecare.problem solved

My 2020 macbook air with M1 doing great. Bought it on launch date, so far so good. I am expecting my laptop to be good for 3 years. 2 down, another 1 year to go. Hope all good.

To be honest, I never face any problem with apple products over the years. My iMac is doing good, 7 years. The only problem with apple products, you will feel slowness after 2-3 generations (2-3 years). Im not sure the OS demanding or apple purposely makes it that way for an upgrade call. 😅