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kevinpss
post Jun 27 2024, 10:29 PM

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QUOTE(bibirbieber @ Jun 27 2024, 06:41 PM)
Thank you so much sifus for the advice and idea given. I just purchased the MacBook Air m1 for rm3,599. writing this comment using it also. hopefully will last longer with me.

Just now the machines's salesperson kind of insist me to purchase the extra accidental warranty from them saying that MacBook Air m1 always have mother board issues.
But the extra warranty cost rm999 and to have new replacement later need to pay another rm999. So I decided to not buy the extra warranty since I need to pay extra rm2000+- to utilise the warranty itself.
I did the right decision or not a smart one ya? hehehe

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i think there is no right or wrong.

Anyway, if you talking about product warranty. I would recommend Apple Care+: https://www.apple.com/my/support/products/mac/

hope you enjoy the device.

If not, you still can sell it to after market.
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post Jun 27 2024, 10:49 PM

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Congrats on your new purchase!
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post Jun 27 2024, 11:12 PM

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TS, the chatGPT app for Mac is now available to download.
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post Jun 27 2024, 11:37 PM

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QUOTE(iXora.ix @ Jun 27 2024, 09:48 PM)
congrats on your mba purchase. takes time to familier with the macos rclxm9.gif
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love the trackpad a lot.
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post Jun 27 2024, 11:38 PM

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QUOTE(kevinpss @ Jun 27 2024, 10:29 PM)
i think there is no right or wrong.

Anyway, if you talking about product warranty. I would recommend Apple Care+: https://www.apple.com/my/support/products/mac/

hope you enjoy the device.

If not, you still can sell it to after market.
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waaahh.. this way cheaper and covered for 3 years. thanks for sharing the info. really helpful info
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post Jun 27 2024, 11:39 PM

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QUOTE(hksgmy @ Jun 27 2024, 10:49 PM)
Congrats on your new purchase!
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Thanks sensei
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post Jun 27 2024, 11:47 PM

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QUOTE(kevinpss @ Jun 27 2024, 11:12 PM)
TS, the chatGPT app for Mac is now available to download.
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need to update my os in order to install it. updating. Thanks2
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post Jun 28 2024, 12:08 AM

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QUOTE(bibirbieber @ Jun 27 2024, 06:41 PM)
Thank you so much sifus for the advice and idea given. I just purchased the MacBook Air m1 for rm3,599. writing this comment using it also. hopefully will last longer with me.

Just now the machines's salesperson kind of insist me to purchase the extra accidental warranty from them saying that MacBook Air m1 always have mother board issues.
But the extra warranty cost rm999 and to have new replacement later need to pay another rm999. So I decided to not buy the extra warranty since I need to pay extra rm2000+- to utilise the warranty itself.
I did the right decision or not a smart one ya? hehehe

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congrats on your purchase bro.

btw, a protip:

even though MBA M1 is a 60Hz machine. you can run it 120Hz ProMotion if you run it with an external monitor that has 120Hz capable (most of these are gaming monitors).

coupled with a 4K and 144Hz monitor, you can run MBA M1 with true 4K 120Hz glory.

scrolling safari web browsers and documents with really smooth and sharp, crisp HiDPi fonts.

Just use a USBC to Display Port cable and ensure the monitor has at least DP1.4 port.
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post Jun 28 2024, 12:46 AM

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QUOTE(Zaryl @ Jun 28 2024, 12:08 AM)
congrats on your purchase bro.

btw, a protip:

even though MBA M1 is a 60Hz machine. you can run it 120Hz ProMotion if you run it with an external monitor that has 120Hz capable (most of these are gaming monitors).

coupled with a 4K and 144Hz monitor, you can run MBA M1 with true 4K 120Hz glory.

scrolling safari web browsers and documents with really smooth and sharp, crisp HiDPi fonts.

Just use a USBC to Display Port cable and ensure the monitor has at least DP1.4 port.
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Wow. That a good idea, my pc's monitor does support 120Hz, need to get that usb C to display port cable first to try then
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post Jun 28 2024, 08:30 AM

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QUOTE(bibirbieber @ Jun 28 2024, 12:46 AM)
Wow. That a good idea, my pc's monitor does support 120Hz, need to get that usb C to display port cable first to try then
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Try use the macbook air itself first. Although the screen is small, but you should able to read all the words clearly.

Then you need to learn about the trackpad.

If you connected with external monitor, i do suggest magic mouse or another trackpad for yourself
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post Jun 28 2024, 08:32 AM

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QUOTE(kevinpss @ Jun 27 2024, 11:12 PM)
TS, the chatGPT app for Mac is now available to download.
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Man, this is so good to easily ask questions with shortcut keys.
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post Jun 28 2024, 08:35 AM

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QUOTE(kevinpss @ Jun 28 2024, 08:30 AM)
Try use the macbook air itself first. Although the screen is small, but you should able to read all the words clearly.

Then you need to learn about the trackpad.

If you connected with external monitor, i do suggest magic mouse or another trackpad for yourself
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As of now I really happy with the screen and text. I just the text at default size and so far I can read it without bending my back that much on table. Maybe due to its high resolution panel.
Im more than happy with the build in track pad. so smooth and huge compared to my office laptop which is plastic and small even tho its 15 inch laptop
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QUOTE(bibirbieber @ Jun 28 2024, 08:32 AM)
Man, this is so good to easily ask questions with shortcut keys.
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Yeah, but it still need internet and sending data to OpenAI.

Wait for September they will come out a new MacOS upgrade, then only it will have Apple Intelligence (AI) that i believe it will fully utilize the 16-core NPU.


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post Jun 28 2024, 08:41 AM

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That's cool.
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QUOTE(bibirbieber @ Jun 28 2024, 08:35 AM)
As of now I really happy with the screen and text. I just the text at default size and so far I can read it without bending my back that much on table. Maybe due to its high resolution panel.
Im more than happy with the build in track pad. so smooth and huge compared to my office laptop which is plastic and small even tho its 15 inch laptop
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yea, m1 macbook air also have better speaker too. it is mindblowing the first time i use M1 device too. it is really impressive in terms of performance and overall build, worth all the penny. at that price range, i really don't know what else can get from windows laptop. it just sad to see many features might not able to come to macOS anymore due to the anti-trust investigation from US and EU. Otherwise, by right, we should able to see the iOS app available in MacOS directly from the app store.

I believe this M1MBA still can get all the software update & support for the next 6-8 years. Also, the M1MBA battery is so good, that I don't need to bring my power adapter when i go meeting with customers. And it can last the whole day. If i really need a charge, i just use any USC-C cable and plug it, in places or in my car. some useful youtube channel about the use of macbook for software development, although it is old video, perhaps it still useful to you.







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post Jun 28 2024, 08:45 AM

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QUOTE(bibirbieber @ Jun 28 2024, 08:41 AM)
That's cool.
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here is all the information about the next MacOS updates from Apple, that you can expect: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/06/maco...to-new-heights/


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post Jun 28 2024, 09:31 AM

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QUOTE(kevinpss @ Jun 28 2024, 08:45 AM)
here is all the information about the next MacOS updates from Apple, that you can expect: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/06/maco...to-new-heights/
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Wirelessly Use iPhone Right from Mac with
iPhone Mirroring -> This feature looks like will be used a lot later. Hope wont cause lag in my M1MBA. hehe
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post Jun 28 2024, 09:35 AM

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QUOTE(bibirbieber @ Jun 28 2024, 09:31 AM)
Wirelessly Use iPhone Right from Mac with
iPhone Mirroring -> This feature looks like will be used  a lot later. Hope wont cause lag in my M1MBA. hehe
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Lag? LoL. I don't think so. it will not.

BTW, you should also try iMessage and FaceTime from your mac.

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QUOTE(bibirbieber @ Jun 27 2024, 03:08 PM)
you used your ipad pro with keyboard or just on its own?
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I bought the full set, including the iPad pro keyboard and apple pencil.
I got the 11" ones, i wish i had gotten a bigger screen while my friend's who got the 13" wish they got the smaller one.


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post Jun 28 2024, 12:26 PM

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QUOTE(kevinpss @ Jun 28 2024, 09:35 AM)
Lag? LoL. I don't think so. it will not.

BTW, you should also try iMessage and FaceTime from your mac.
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Tried facetime last night. Usefull when call families

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