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[2020] MacBook Air with M1 Discussion Thread
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lilac
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Dec 20 2020, 09:34 AM
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QUOTE(fuze @ Dec 20 2020, 08:50 AM) I ordered on 10th itself and still stuck under Processing, and I check everyday. 🥺 When is your delivery date? Your card will only be charged when it’s Preparing to Ship. So if your delivery date is in 2021, you might need to be less expecting that you can make it. Did you upgrade your unit? Order a MBP on the 10th 9.15am and it's scheduled me for 22nd-30th December but I'm also still in progress
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fuze
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Dec 20 2020, 10:26 AM
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Getting Started

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QUOTE(casualscroller @ Dec 20 2020, 09:29 AM) Delivery date is 05/01/21  Fingers crossed that we can make it! My cycle is on 27/28th or so, I really hope i’ll get charged before that date. QUOTE(lilac @ Dec 20 2020, 09:34 AM) Did you upgrade your unit? Order a MBP on the 10th 9.15am and it's scheduled me for 22nd-30th December but I'm also still in progress  Yes, mine is 512GB/16GB. This post has been edited by fuze: Dec 20 2020, 10:28 AM
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frostbyte13
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Dec 20 2020, 01:24 PM
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Getting Started

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QUOTE(Icehart @ Dec 19 2020, 11:20 PM) Hmm that sucks. I changed from Macbook 13" to 15" previously because I cannot tolerate warm palm rest. The 15" with dual fans cool the laptop much better. I still go back to Windows from time to time. I think Mac OS is superior where mobility is concerned due to its battery and trackpad but OS wise I think both Windows and Mac OS are pretty good these days. Bear in mind that's heat only when I game. Even running 20 tabs on 2 different chrome profiles with loads of other stuff in the background it didn't heat up & was ice cold. Expect some warmth when you are running programs on Rosetta 2. I'm still satisfied. This is an incredible machine for on the go. This post has been edited by frostbyte13: Dec 20 2020, 01:24 PM
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Mavik
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Dec 20 2020, 02:00 PM
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Patience is a virtue
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I was just at Machines at Midvalley MegaMall and they have stock of the MBP M1 with the MBA M1 on display already. Wanted to get the MBA but they didn't have stock for those units.
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yarusaru
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Dec 20 2020, 03:33 PM
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QUOTE(Mavik @ Dec 20 2020, 02:00 PM) I was just at Machines at Midvalley MegaMall and they have stock of the MBP M1 with the MBA M1 on display already. Wanted to get the MBA but they didn't have stock for those units. Why u didnt wanna get the MBA M1?
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frostbyte13
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Dec 20 2020, 05:50 PM
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Getting Started

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So I just got a free 1 year subscription of Apple TV+ from purchasing the MBA. Anyone else got it? is the subscription really useful?
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Mavik
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Dec 20 2020, 06:48 PM
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Patience is a virtue
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QUOTE(yarusaru @ Dec 20 2020, 03:33 PM) Why u didnt wanna get the MBA M1? No stock available at the shop.
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Mavik
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Dec 20 2020, 06:49 PM
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Patience is a virtue
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QUOTE(frostbyte13 @ Dec 20 2020, 05:50 PM) So I just got a free 1 year subscription of Apple TV+ from purchasing the MBA. Anyone else got it? is the subscription really useful? I got it from my iPhone purchase and I only used it to watch a couple of shows namely The Banker and Ted Lasso.
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Icehart
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Dec 20 2020, 11:25 PM
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QUOTE(frostbyte13 @ Dec 20 2020, 01:24 PM) Bear in mind that's heat only when I game. Even running 20 tabs on 2 different chrome profiles with loads of other stuff in the background it didn't heat up & was ice cold. Expect some warmth when you are running programs on Rosetta 2. I'm still satisfied. This is an incredible machine for on the go. I see. Thanks for clarifying. Looks like an incredible chip! I'll wait for the next iteration (M1X)!
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eikozai
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Dec 21 2020, 12:40 AM
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QUOTE(Icehart @ Dec 20 2020, 11:25 PM) I see. Thanks for clarifying. Looks like an incredible chip! I'll wait for the next iteration (M1X)!  The rumored M1X might not intended for MBA. Its rumored to cater on higher end computer like the 16" MBP, top notch iMac and/or anything on par to this. It possessed more performance cores and MBA is not intended for this category of performance, yet. Apple have brought the MBA to another level of performance with this M1, its very unlikely for them to bump it again before the annual refreshment period. Seems like you'll have to wait for another 10-11 months. Well, why not if you can wait, since Apple first release is always public testing for the next generation to be implemented with stronger performance, less bugs, and always with more new features that is jaw dropping.
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Icehart
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Dec 21 2020, 10:36 AM
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QUOTE(eikozai @ Dec 21 2020, 12:40 AM) The rumored M1X might not intended for MBA. Its rumored to cater on higher end computer like the 16" MBP, top notch iMac and/or anything on par to this. It possessed more performance cores and MBA is not intended for this category of performance, yet. Apple have brought the MBA to another level of performance with this M1, its very unlikely for them to bump it again before the annual refreshment period. Seems like you'll have to wait for another 10-11 months. Well, why not if you can wait, since Apple first release is always public testing for the next generation to be implemented with stronger performance, less bugs, and always with more new features that is jaw dropping. I'm currently using 15". So naturally the upgrade path would be 16" with their advanced chip.
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sonicmaster
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Dec 21 2020, 11:20 AM
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I ordered on 13 and it said first / 2nd week of January only can get 😂😂😂
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yarusaru
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Dec 21 2020, 11:29 AM
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QUOTE(Mavik @ Dec 20 2020, 06:48 PM) No stock available at the shop. Whoever wanna buy at retail price can go go TMT MV tgey got ready stocks fyi 🤫
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pizzaboy
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Dec 21 2020, 01:25 PM
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Look at all my stars!!
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QUOTE(frostbyte13 @ Dec 20 2020, 05:50 PM) So I just got a free 1 year subscription of Apple TV+ from purchasing the MBA. Anyone else got it? is the subscription really useful? QUOTE(Mavik @ Dec 20 2020, 06:49 PM) I got it from my iPhone purchase and I only used it to watch a couple of shows namely The Banker and Ted Lasso. I found Apple TV pretty awful. I gotta pay to watch on top of what I already paid for with the subscription .... because it’s not an Apple production. 🥲
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pizzaboy
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Dec 21 2020, 01:48 PM
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Look at all my stars!!
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https://youtu.be/ZlM96xHGLEsHoly smokes these m1 chips... what in the world.. Btw this guy blabbers a lot, just skip to the results
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eikozai
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Dec 21 2020, 04:16 PM
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Gosh, i still have 3-4 weeks to wait before i can lay my hand on this device. Growing more and more impatient everyday.
BTW, i got question to check with people who have landed their hand on one. How's the initial setup via Time Machine recovery from older Intel based Mac? Was all the data transition successful without bugs? Or if there's any pls share a bit to help enlighten. How about applications that are not supported? When launching it, what's the experience you get?
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hedwigx
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Dec 21 2020, 05:07 PM
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New Member
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QUOTE(yarusaru @ Dec 21 2020, 11:29 AM) Whoever wanna buy at retail price can go go TMT MV tgey got ready stocks fyi 🤫 manage to grab one thanks for update.
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yarusaru
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Dec 21 2020, 05:29 PM
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QUOTE(hedwigx @ Dec 21 2020, 05:07 PM) manage to grab one thanks for update. From TMT MV? Well done 👍🏻 Anyway u bought which spec? They told me all spec & color is available
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r_p
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Dec 21 2020, 06:25 PM
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New Member
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Hi New MBA user here. Got the laptop today. Any suggested case/protector and USB port for the laptop?
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hedwigx
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Dec 21 2020, 06:31 PM
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New Member
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QUOTE(yarusaru @ Dec 21 2020, 05:29 PM) From TMT MV? Well done 👍🏻 Anyway u bought which spec? They told me all spec & color is available Basic spec M1 for my wife use and only space gray colour available.
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