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[2022] MacBook Air with M2 Discussion Thread
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dikae
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Jul 28 2022, 12:56 PM
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an apple a day
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QUOTE(shockk @ Jul 28 2022, 11:59 AM) Agree. Seeing the Midnight color in person, honestly it does look very very good. The best color variant among all for the MacBook Air M2 series. QUOTE(!@#$%^ @ Jul 28 2022, 12:37 PM) for now. after a few months of usage, might have another opinion. Midnight is nice coz it’s new and fresh, I still think space grey is better for long term, clean and neat..
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dikae
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Sep 1 2022, 09:14 AM
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an apple a day
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QUOTE(Nutbeater69 @ Sep 1 2022, 01:52 AM) I have a 2016 MacBook Pro that keeps lagging.. Main task is using google sheet and there’s a lot of data in my google sheet. U guys reckon I should be getting M2 MacBook Air or 2021 MB pro 13 inch instead? If no budget restraint then always get the newer one for all the obvious reasons…even the basic model can last for many years..
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dikae
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Sep 7 2022, 08:42 AM
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an apple a day
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QUOTE(perfect10 @ Aug 22 2022, 09:01 PM) need some opinion from pros here, I am an project planner, so I cannot decide between this macbook air M1 with 16GB 256gb ssd or macbook air M2 with 8GB 256gb ssd my usage is alot on portability and i regularly needing to open illustrator to review the project work. Sometimes the PDF with lots of layer to open the architecture floor plans. Do we still choose the macbooks with high ram now or actually 8GB is sufficient? Also sometimes need to open adobe premier to review the videos created for the building promotional video. That's a really tough decision to make, the m2 is better in everything but the 16gb is a deal breaker especially you'd need it for the type of work you're doing... I would still take the m2 though, as I think it will support you well enough for now (not sure about later when if you require more ram for heavier tasks), aside from other stuffs, hopefully the m2 make it up for the lower ram..
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dikae
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Sep 9 2022, 10:39 AM
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an apple a day
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QUOTE(jimchan @ Sep 9 2022, 02:40 AM) I bought my custom unit directly from Apple website, didn't know Switch provide such services If I knew they got provide such services with instalment plan, I'll definitely purchase from them. Thanks for sharing the info  yes they do, but i would 100% recommend buying from apple's website if you are not in a rush to get it, due to their perfect after sales service, 1 to 1 exchange and etc. for example, if your unit has a scratch on it, you can immediately get it changed from apple, if you buy it from Switch, they will mostly decline such cases (they will blame it on the consumer wear and tear issue).
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dikae
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Sep 11 2022, 09:48 AM
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an apple a day
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QUOTE(jimchan @ Sep 11 2022, 03:42 AM) I think maybe like you said, they need to use a special retailer account or maybe needs to go through some internal processes that's why it takes about 1 or 1.5 month. I ordered my custom unit directly from Apple and received it in less than 2 weeks  Yeap always delivers faster if purchase directly from Apple, normally earlier than estimated delivery..
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dikae
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Sep 17 2022, 07:40 PM
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an apple a day
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QUOTE(jimchan @ Sep 17 2022, 09:41 AM) Does the casing affect the cooling ya?  yes it does, best to use as it is without any casing etc, i see my colleagues mbp14" casing causes scratches and etc, worse is the thermal (it gets heat up easier than without case)...at best i think a keyboard protector is fine (although not recommended too)..
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dikae
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Sep 20 2022, 12:57 PM
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QUOTE(youngwolf2k @ Sep 20 2022, 12:56 PM) From what I've read in some older MacBooks, when a keyboard protector was used it caused the screen to crack as the clearance between keyboard and screen is very minimal when it is closed. So something to carefully consider. agree, there is always a risk of cracking the hinge etc... best is to use it naked... also for best user experience..
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dikae
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Sep 20 2022, 02:12 PM
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an apple a day
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QUOTE(47100 @ Sep 20 2022, 01:48 PM) agree much. best can do is just sticker skin... instead of hardshell cover yeap I've read alot of good things about skin especially to protect the laptop from scratches etc... but im still skeptical if there will be any glue residue if one day decided to use it naked..
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dikae
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Sep 20 2022, 03:30 PM
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QUOTE(newbuyer @ Sep 20 2022, 03:22 PM) Go with brand like dbrand. Used before and remove without any glue residue left over. yea so far i think dbrand is one of the good ones + customizable... i was tempted to get one, probably wait till i'm bored with the original look then i'll slap a skin on it..
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dikae
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Sep 21 2022, 02:12 PM
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QUOTE(newbuyer @ Sep 21 2022, 02:09 PM) haha actually laptop sleeve will do. Unless u always bring ur laptop here and there, to customer site for troubleshooting, put on floor or on top machines, if not then laptop sleeve good enough. Agree…I use a small laptop bag tho, coz need to put adapter and cable, and mouse…
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dikae
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Sep 23 2022, 01:07 AM
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QUOTE(BlizzardCraft @ Sep 23 2022, 01:03 AM) do you guys use keyboard covers? heard that it will damage the screen coating in the long run D: if will damage, any other option to prevent or slowdown the keyboard keys wear? dbrand not so custom friendly d :/ i think cz of sku probs, too much stock d.. i just ordered the new Ali Abdal series, Alpine . I used keyboard cover for a week and eventually remove it... coz the typing feels off with it... but I'm sure it protects from dirt and oils etc... I recommend only put it on when you are using it.. and remove it before you close the lid..
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dikae
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Sep 26 2022, 02:32 PM
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an apple a day
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QUOTE(ericlaiys @ Sep 23 2022, 07:09 AM) No need cover. I use to do that after it lazy doing that process. It leave stain to display when close QUOTE(leetan33 @ Sep 25 2022, 01:07 AM) No, I don't use keyboard cover on my MBA M2. Not even a casing. yeap best to keep it simple and original, use as it is, the more things we add on, the more trouble we might potentially get..
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dikae
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Sep 28 2022, 04:19 PM
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QUOTE(KanGz @ Sep 28 2022, 03:36 PM) Anyone receive call from +6569725170 saying that your M2 MBA is having issue and Apple is doing replacement for free? 🤔 QUOTE(bansai @ Sep 28 2022, 03:54 PM) I just did and came in to check here. Hhmmm. They didnt disclose what was wrong though. have you guys verified if the call is from Apple or hoax? better get to apple live chat to find out more..
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dikae
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Sep 28 2022, 05:05 PM
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QUOTE(KanGz @ Sep 28 2022, 05:01 PM) I just chat with Apple support, the support told me they outside Singapore number is end with 5171, so this 5170 probably is scammer 🤔 8/16/512 Midnight yeap, cannot be calling to recall product without valid reasons..good that you check with apple support....
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dikae
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Sep 29 2022, 02:47 PM
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QUOTE(bansai @ Sep 29 2022, 02:44 PM) received the call again. told them i need to verify with apple and they said just ask me to call the malaysia helpline and provide them with serial number... not pushy or anything.. if it's a scam they aren't doing a good job.... i suggest just ignore the call, since apple already confirmed no such issue, plus any big news about recalling the macbook will appear all over the news already..
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dikae
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Sep 30 2022, 05:06 PM
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QUOTE(KanGz @ Sep 28 2022, 03:36 PM) Anyone receive call from +6569725170 saying that your M2 MBA is having issue and Apple is doing replacement for free? 🤔 so its pretty confirmed by now its a scam call?
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dikae
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Apr 7 2023, 05:14 PM
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anyone know which reseller's doing promo for the m2 MBA now? just missed out on Switch promo rm400 discount, ended 4th Apr..thx
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dikae
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Apr 7 2023, 07:42 PM
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QUOTE(submergedx @ Apr 7 2023, 05:28 PM) Can always use student discount if you have one No Unidays account xD
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dikae
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Apr 12 2023, 10:45 AM
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QUOTE(wiraone @ Apr 11 2023, 07:17 PM) Wait for 5/5  BTW, all IT has Macbook Air M2 at the same price as student discount at the moment. just called to confirm, their promo @ RM5,099 ended on 4/4, same as Machines/Switch. Anyway I bought it at RRP, missed the promo
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dikae
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Apr 21 2023, 04:12 PM
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QUOTE(NXaqua @ Apr 21 2023, 11:56 AM) Good price. Outlet name? Thanks. 5499 is the RRP, you can get it from any resellers, I think most of them have plenty of stocks now..or wait for 5.5 not sure if there’s any upcoming promos..
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