When you received back your laptop, Machines doesn't come out with a diagnostic report?

Ended the just replaced the trackpad for you or the whole unit?

I've got a 8 core GPU version la, basically I just use it for data analysis use and doing graph something, it doesn't seem to need a 10-core ver. But definitely suggest getting the at least 16GB ram, opened around 10 google sheets can push it to 13GB ram usage.I can't imagine if using 8 GB ram can cause how many swap used. So far 256gb memory is enough for me, download big apps like Microsoft word excel and powerpoint which average took 1.5 GB each, having around 200GB left now.

Yeah definitely will go for 16gb and 512gb.
Just that 10 cores vs 8 cores price difference not by much.
so thinking should go for 10cores or 8 cores.
haha

I think as long as you didnt do anything regarding visual, then nothing much different for you, maybe just save the money and upgrade the ram or memory. It's an air, think if you need strong power in visual like editing should just go for pro haha.

They didn't provide me with a diagnostic report. I guess it's because it will only make them look bad. They replaced the mobo first and when that didn't work, only then they ordered a new trackpad and keyboard.

In the end, they only changed the trackpad and both the keyboard and trackpad worked.

I asked for a new unit but they said can't. Apple online also said can't as it has passed the 14 days return period.

I got the 8-cores, 512GB/16GB model.

For processor, really no difference with the 10-core model.

For ssd speed, I can't tell the difference but the bigger internal space is useful.

For RAM, 16GB really does make a difference. My laptop uses about 10-11GB RAM max on heavy loads and idles at about 7-8GB RAM when left on for a few hours/days and with light usage. So. YES. MacOS really can take advantage of the extra RAM.

Plan to order mine from Apple website.
Check delivery date to Penang is between 3-5 Nov if order now.
Not sure how true is this?
Guys any idea?
Thanks

Usually quite accurate

some come earlier based on my several times order experience

good day everyone, was wondering is the MBA M2 8/256 sufficient for my light design work (photoshop & illustrator)? been using my MBP 2013 until now so thinking getting something lighter weight to carrying around.

feedback & advise are much appreciated

I dont use either software just some light usage of lightroom..runs smooth. Compared to 2013 mbp this m2 even at base spec is miles ahead

yo good day to u !

yeah actually I'm a light user here, even my MBP2013 last until today and still using it for lite editing (ps & ai) LOL

dilemma which to grab, M1 16/512 or M2 8/256 because both pricing quite near...ggaarrgghh

I’ll go for the M1. With 16/512, your storage space will not be under pressure.

M1 16/512

More Ram and Storage is nice.. Ram itself already boost the performance. M1 is still very capable today.

thank u so much guys! now i know which to go for, cheers everyone!

Hello im not sure if it is right to ask here but i would like to ask is it fine to buy those licenses for parallel desktop on shopee? their prices are insanely cheap and i wanna install windows on my mba m2. I couldn't find much info about it hope anyone can help ?

You may try this seller https://shopee.com.my/drtech

I'm using a 2018 MBP (4 thunderbolt ports) base model and now am thinking if I should upgrade to MBA M1 base model or MBA M2 base model.

I generally use my laptops for:
- run reports in Salesforce
- analyse data in Excel
- watch movies by attaching an HDMI cable to the TV
- may want to edit videos in the future (may or may not happen)

My problem with M1 now is the 2 thunderbolt ports. I've a mechanical keyboard that requires an extra port (the other 2 would be connected to a TV and a charger).
I like the larger touchID button in M2; but kinda dislike that they moved the speakers away from the sides.

Any advice?

This post has been edited by tradingGo: Nov 20 2022, 03:39 PM

depend on your budget. one 5k, one 4k. my 2017 mbp still running fine and cannot find any reason to change. Ventura update still supported. I just wait for next year M3 model
MBA m2 base model has slower ssd speed. so u will end up upgrade till almost 6k.
MBA has lesser port compare to MBP.


This post has been edited by ericlaiys: Nov 20 2022, 08:42 PM