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m2 air

  1. calpoldealer

    Why is my MacBook Air squeaking like a plastic HP?

    Recently, my M2 air has started making "clicking and squeaking" sounds. They are most noticeable when typing or when the machine is being moved around, even slightly, such as sitting on my lap. I have no idea what is causing this or how to fix it. If anyone has had or is having a similar...
  2. T

    Is it just me or is the MBA screen flimsy?

    I have a refurbished MBA (M2, 2022), it's 8 months old. When I received it, the screen first smelt like glue. I didn't know who to tell.. but now I think this is part of the problem. I ignored it.. now months down the line, a little dent in the frame caused a pixel loss that slowly turned into...
  3. StageMomma

    Switched back to a MacBook Air from an iPad Pro w/Magic Keyboard

    I am a tech addict and previously had a MacBook Pro (2017) which I sold when I upgraded to an M1 MacBook Air. As a teacher, I have a windows work laptop that I used daily but hated the experience. I used my Mac for teaching and graduate work which was basically just word documents, powerpoint...
  4. P

    M2 15" MacBook Air Can't handle Apple Pages

    Okay that's a bit hyperbolic. But there is one task I do in Pages which has it running like this: 100.1% CPU usage! And it was getting pretty warm as well. I used to do the same task on my 2017 iMac and it really struggled, so I threw the new MacBook Air at it, expecting it to fly through it...
  5. calpoldealer

    M2 Air screen issues

    Hello all, I've owned and loved my M2 air since I bought it in August of 2022. Throughout the 7 months of ownership I have encountered one underlying issue that has resulted in many trips to the Apple Store surround the display. The first time it took it was around September time in which there...
  6. Jukiboy

    15 Macbook Air + New colors?

    I just saw that there is potential for a new 13 inch macbook air, alongside the 15, but the processor will still be the M2 chip. I’m not really sure what new features they would add, and even if they did brobg some new features what would they advertise? I feel like a logical answer may be new...
  7. caolbres

    Updated MacBook Air Model Display Design Flaw

    Hello all! I’m here to share details on my experience, as well as many other user experiences, with the M2 MacBook Air display (largely inclusive to Build to Order (BTO) models). As brief as I can be: in 2 months I’ve ordered 4 M2 MBA models (BTO) that have all displayed screen defects to...
  8. oofio2461

    M1, M2, or wait for M3 MBA?

    Hello, I've been looking for a new Macbook for studies in Late August, the M1 looks really cheap, but the M2 looks nice and there are some rumors about an M3 model, should I buy an M1, M2 MBA now or wait for M3 MBA? I want a 13-in model, since I had issues with traveling on bigger laptops!
  9. K

    M2 Air Gap between screen and body when closed

    I just got my MacBook Air M2 and noticed it has a gap on the top corner of about the thickness of a sheet of paper when its closed. Don't think its a problem but just wanted to see if someone else has this.
  10. R

    do we need to pay for Mac and iOS apps separately?

    That is my question. I was looking for an adblocker for safari. Purchased wipr for safari iPad. Now when I am trying to install it in my M2 air via App Store it shows that payment needs to be made again. Is it just for iOS devices that you make payment once and download it again or does it apply...
  11. E

    Northgard on M2 Air

    Does anyone have Northward on the M2 Air? How does it perform? I've been looking for an RTS game for ages. Just got my M2 and would love to play this one on it. Worried about it throttling etc though.
  12. D

    M2 MBA with Apple 30" Cinema Display?

    I've seen online people getting the old Apple Cinema Display 30" to work with M1 MBA's, but have yet to see anyone post trying this with an M2 MBA. I recently purchased one and I'm trying to connect my old Apple Cinema Display to my M2 MBA and have not had any success at all. I just get a black...
  13. D

    M2 MacBook Air w/49" Ultrawide monitor?

    Hello - Curious if anyone has tried an M2 MacBook Air with a 49" ultrawide monitor? Does anyone think this would be an issue? I have a AOC AGON Curved Gaming Monitor 49" (AG493UCX), Dual QHD 5120x1440 @ 120Hz and looking to order a MacBook air for daily use. I know the MacBook Air can't power...
  14. 2

    Recommended Performance monitoring App / Software?

    Hi there just bought an M2 mac book air and was wondering whats the best wat to keep an eye on performance (other than activity monitor). Was thinking an app that can specifically show temperature / throttling if that’s occuring. Any suggestions very much welcome K
  15. M

    How much did you buy your 512GB M1 MBA for? Comparing to cost of 512GB M2 MBA. M1 vs M2

    The new M2 MBA is missing an extra SSD chip that was present on the M1 MBA and this makes it a bit incorrect to compare the "base" configurations of the M1 and M2 MBAs. youtube.com/watch?v=EFLXf-BeWr4&t=273s youtube.com/watch?v=Ixxn0SUdKAQ&t=364s youtube.com/watch?v=gqYaqBVT5vM&t=258s To get a...
  16. M

    How much did you buy your 512GB M1 MBA for? Comparing to cost of 512GB M2 MBA. M1 vs M2

    The new M2 MBA is missing an extra SSD chip that was present on the M1 MBA and this makes it a bit incorrect to compare the "base" configurations of the M1 and M2 MBAs. youtube.com/watch?v=EFLXf-BeWr4&t=273s youtube.com/watch?v=Ixxn0SUdKAQ&t=364s youtube.com/watch?v=gqYaqBVT5vM&t=258s To get a...
  17. iOStim

    Help me choose: iMac 2020 or Macbook Air M2 + Studio Display

    Hi, I need some help in making a choice please! Apologies for the lengthy post. I currently have a 27" Retina iMac (Late 2014 - 4.0GHz Quad-Core i7, 32GB RAM, AMD Radeon R9 M295X 4 GB, 512GB Storage) and a 15" MacBook Pro (Mid 2014, 2.2GHz Quad-Core i7, 16GB RAM, Intel Iris Pro 1536MB Graphics...
  18. F

    New Macbook?

    Hi everyone! I posted a bit ago about my current 2015 Early 2015 Macbook Pro (2.9 GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i5 w/ 8GB RAM & 512GB SSD). Thanks so much for all of the help and support - I upgraded the battery and while the device is running much better, I'm financially in a position where I'd like...