I understand the topic starter. I recently wanted to buy a new Air M2, but decided against it. The material seems different, opening is more difficult (weight is lighter) and the notch irritated me. I am also a big fan of the wedge design and heavier weight. Still waiting for a new 12" MacBook!
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Does anyone prefer the design of the M1 Air to the M2?
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If they release a new 12" Macbook, I will buy one and replace my M2 Air. I LOVE the size and weight of my 2017 12" so much and would jump at the chance for a new one with an apple silicon processor.
I wish there had been a 15" MBA in the wedge form factor
True, but my hope is that it would be thinner and lighter than the 13", which would make up for some of that.
I like the wedge design better than the M2 Air, but I don't like the bezels of the M1 Air.
Dream laptop:
Wedge Air with smaller bezels to fit a 14 inch screen. And a fan.
Dream laptop:
Wedge Air with smaller bezels to fit a 14 inch screen. And a fan.
LOL. If no one cared about design, Apple could save a TON of money.
People that buy Apple products vs the other options
The design of a laptop is far from purely an aesthetic thing.
For example:
The wedge design makes the angle of the keyboard nearly perfect
The sharp edges of a M2 Air is a bit more noticeable
Thickness is definitely a factor, the M1 Air vs a Pro is night and day
Weight and size in general. Thicker bezels means more unused space and therefore the laptop unnecessary large and heavy.
Upgraded from a rMB 2017 to a MBA M2 2022 and I got used to it within a few hours. Compared to the M1 and 2017 MBA, in my personal opinion, it is a worthy upgrade.
I like the new M2 Air a lot. The wedge is of course now iconic, but with the thick bezels is also starting to show its age. M2 is a clean, modern look and I appreciate that the flatter design language fits in well with the Pro lineup.
There is something about that wedge shape design which is so iconic. It just screams Apple design all over it. Im currently using a M2 MBA but am considering going back to the M1 MBA and getting a Mac mini with the money I save. Just for the sake of going back to the slightly more retro Apple feel.
I much preferred Joni's designs altogether, but as he left Apple with all the others. There's not much choice if we want Mac's in a newer format.
I had the original MacBook Air in 2008 and it was amazing and got me through years of mobile work and travel use to my next MacBook Pro and over the years I sort of got bored with that design. I like the new 2023 m2 MacBook Air model with the 15" display. Very quick, and mobile, slim and amazing battery life!
The air is a lot thinner haha! that intel garbage is fat. flip them and take the feet out of the equation, its obviously a huge difference.
There's actually not a huge difference, surprisingly. I just used the Intel Pro yesterday and it feels barely thicker than the Air. It's thicker in the middle for sure, but I tend to hold laptops at the edges, and it's the same or even thinner than the Air.
Someone near me was selling a 13" M1 MBA today for $350
8GB RAM/512 SSD - Silver -- totally mint
I couldn't believe it.
I went and snapped it up immediately!
So great to have this form factor around the house for a travel computer!!
8GB RAM/512 SSD - Silver -- totally mint
I couldn't believe it.
I went and snapped it up immediately!
So great to have this form factor around the house for a travel computer!!
Congrats!
Even though it’s the old design and only having 8GB RAM, for that price, as long as the battery in good condition, i would also grab one as a light travel machine.
Feels like that was a veery quick move by Apple. Might wait for these to come dow in price and buy one as a back up machine for home / travel.