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firdausbhari
post May 28 2023, 11:46 PM

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QUOTE(eternity4av @ May 6 2023, 06:44 AM)
mine is at 88% now, after 1 year, and i do have extended warranty, does it mean i can opt for new battery replacement right?
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only eligeble if capacity is less than 80%
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post Sep 2 2023, 01:20 AM

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QUOTE(jimbet1337 @ Aug 29 2023, 11:15 AM)
For those who connect to external monitor. Which option do you use?

a) Adaptor (USB C male to HDMI female) + normal HDMI cable (male - male)
b) Single cable. USB-C male + HDMI male
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USB-C to C
Single cable to display port + charge + monitor USB 3.0 hub


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post Nov 28 2023, 10:52 AM

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Thanks everyone. Bought two Dell P2722HE USB monitor and connect it directly via USB.

Too bad M1 doesn't support dual external display, without external dock.
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if u have an iPad, u can also use it simultaneously with external monitor.
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post Dec 26 2023, 09:25 PM

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QUOTE(sp6068 @ Dec 25 2023, 05:18 PM)
Not bothered with speed and dont need it. Only using for storage to free the Mac's storage.
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checkout KINGSTON SX1000
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post Jan 20 2024, 09:10 PM

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QUOTE(!@#$%^ @ Jan 20 2024, 02:12 AM)
how to do that?
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post Jan 26 2024, 03:32 PM

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QUOTE(nicks @ Jan 21 2024, 04:26 PM)
Do u use that for boot drive or just storage purposes?
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tips: for storage purpose no need to spend extra. 10gbps speed for external ssd more than enough. no need to go 20gbps or 40gbps unless they are cheap.
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post Feb 29 2024, 02:46 AM

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QUOTE(dude1988 @ Feb 22 2024, 04:15 PM)
Hey guys

Just bought the Macbook Air 13" M1 base configuration to replace my dying & ageing Macbook 12".

Got it for Rm3283 on Shopee for a brand new unit. Still quite surprising it has become that affordable.

Probably going to take some time to get used to the bigger display (12vs13) & slightly heavier weight (0.92vs1.29).

Is there anyway to transfer over files & apps over from my old laptop to new laptop wirelessly?
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external drive.

use Time Machine. backup old Mac, restore to new Mac. more reliable & faster than wireless.
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post Mar 13 2024, 05:50 PM

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Sharing my battery health since June 2021.


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post Mar 14 2024, 12:19 PM

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QUOTE(!@#$%^ @ Mar 14 2024, 08:05 AM)
how did u maintain this with such high cycle count?
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tbh im not sure also haha. perhaps that i always plug out before it reach 100%
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post Mar 14 2024, 12:19 PM

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QUOTE(eikozai @ Mar 14 2024, 10:06 AM)
Cool. Mine is from 03JAN2021.
Can see the deterioration.

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another 400 cycle left
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post Apr 29 2024, 02:04 PM

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do u guys think MBP 16" M1 Pro still good to go coming from MBA 13 M1? Got it cheaper than M2 Pro. brand new in box.
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post Apr 29 2024, 10:28 PM

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QUOTE(Icehart @ Apr 29 2024, 08:02 PM)
How much did you pay for it?
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7k sealed unit
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post Apr 29 2024, 10:36 PM

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QUOTE(Icehart @ Apr 29 2024, 10:31 PM)
Wow, where did you get it? Keen to explore.
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Ikr. Got it during Urban Republic sale last week. It happens that time they got a few M1 Pro sealed unit.
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post Apr 29 2024, 10:50 PM

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QUOTE(Icehart @ Apr 29 2024, 10:45 PM)
Ah I see. Clearance sales?
How's the warranty though? I read from their T&C not covered.
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Only the demo models are not covered by any warranty. The warranty for this model still intact since its unactivated. AppleCare+ for this model is bloody expensive. Still considering to purchase.

Anyway im letting go my MBA M1 16/256 Gold for rm3k if anyone came across this post. Will update in garage sales soon.
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post Apr 29 2024, 11:28 PM

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QUOTE(Icehart @ Apr 29 2024, 11:02 PM)
I went and wanted to grab the M2 Macbook Pro for I think RM 8k? (7999)
But was put down by the lack of warranty.  tongue.gif
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M2 Pro 16” demo no warranty was RM6999. Yeah demo unit mostly got battery issue. Not all but its there if u unlucky

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post Jul 22 2024, 01:54 PM

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QUOTE(volodstov @ Jul 22 2024, 01:31 PM)
Hi all, bet this question was asked numerous times but M1 MBA still worth to get in 2024?
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it u can get it cheap, it is still worth it. Compare price with M2 and decide from there.

if got budget, I'd personally would get M2
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QUOTE(eternity4av @ Sep 20 2024, 02:25 PM)
yes its still rocking, but is yours 16gb? the only regret that i have is 8gb ram which not suffice,
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luckily i opted for 16GB.

also after 3.5 years, battery capacity currently at 89% and still running great.
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QUOTE(LaiN87 @ Mar 22 2025, 08:47 PM)
Joined the MacBook family smile.gif bought a 4 year old 96% battery M1 16/256 @ 1.7k.

Was contemplating between used M1 16/256 <2k. New M1 8/256 2.35k. New M3 16/256 at about 3.5k / 4k. New M4 16/256 at 4.06k with education.

Waited and waited but M4 is so slow and the market price for all M1 and M3 didn’t move at all. Most in market used is also 8gb only with ridiculous pricing. New m2 / m3 with 16gb also more expensive than the upcoming m4.

No regrets with my M1 16/256. So snappy and good battery life.

So nice finally get to tie all my products together with MacBook Air M1.

iPhone mirror on Mac. iPhone notification on Mac
Keyboard and trackpad controlling iPad.
Can extend display to iPad
Can extend display to Apple TV.

So fun and trying to build my workflow with my first MacBook.
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post Jun 25 2025, 10:49 AM

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Out of sudden, my rear port cannot detect power. Thus it wont charge. Luckily macbook Air M1 USB port were not part of the logic board and can be easily replaced.


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QUOTE(soonwai @ Jun 25 2025, 11:30 AM)
DIY? Where did you get the USB port from?
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I want it fast so i bought from shopee. local seller.

In lazada or aliexpress is available, cheaper but ships from China.

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