iPhone XS Max Exchanging Macbook Air and iPhone 8 Plus for iPhone XS Max?

[Civitales15]

I currently have a Macbook Air Mid 2013 and an iPhone 8 Plus.

I am thinking about selling both to get an iPhone XS Max.

I just graduated from college so I tell to myself that I wouldn't use the Macbook anymore and my family lives abroad, so I could greatly profit from the dual-sim feature.

Thoughts?

 

[aue123]

the 11 would be cheaper and still supports dual sim

 

[Lucas284]

It depends. You sure you want to live without a laptop/PC? Unless you have another PC of course

 

[okieoutwest]

I wouldn't do this. Resale or trade-in value (money you would get) for a MBA from 2013 is very low, and the price (money you would have to pay) to replace its function is very high.

If you want an XS Max, save up some money and sell your 8 Plus.

But I think you'll regret getting rid of a MBA with no computer replacement. iPadOS is a limited substitute for macOS on a laptop; iOS is not a substitute at all.

Now, if you never use the MBA for anything besides YouTube or web browsing or social media, you might be just fine. You'll have to think about what your needs are and decide.

 

[ericwn]

I personally wouldn’t want to be without a Mac.

 

[internetrando]

Sounds like a terrible trade.

 

[JCCL]

Ill give you the iPhone XS Max but both of them. Seriously tough, I wouldn't do it. At least in my country, your combo iPhone 8 Plus + 2013 Macbook Air is worth at least 30% more than an iPhone XS Max

 

[elite953]

i think you better stick with your macbook air. if battery seems to be a problem, go and get it changed. But i dont think its a wise decision to trade it for iphone XS max.

 

[ian87w]

I currently have a Macbook Air Mid 2013 and an iPhone 8 Plus.

I am thinking about selling both to get an iPhone XS Max.

I just graduated from college so I tell to myself that I wouldn't use the Macbook anymore and my family lives abroad, so I could greatly profit from the dual-sim feature.

Thoughts?

I would at least keep a laptop around.

As for dual SIM, which country are you referring to? Not all carriers support the eSIM on the newer iPhones, so in those situations, you practically just have a single SIM iPhone.

 

[Morrissey]

Ill give you the iPhone XS Max but both of them. Seriously tough, I wouldn't do it. At least in my country, your combo iPhone 8 Plus + 2013 Macbook Air is worth at least 30% more than an iPhone XS Max

In the US a Macbook Air 2013 used is less than $200 dls, like $150 at most, and an 8 Plus used $250... So is like $450 tops.

 

[Civitales15]

I am just realizing it is not a good idea. Thank you very much for your opinions.

 

[jpn]

I am just realizing it is not a good idea. Thank you very much for your opinions.

i think yr idea of trying to go with as mobile of a configuration is a great idea.
i would try it if i were in yr situation.
connect and use the Magic Keyboard to write longish documents.

 

[akash.nu]

I still have a late 2013 MacBook Air and use it as my travel laptop. Definitely won’t sell it at this stage because the return is so low for the speed and functionality it provides.

 

[flobach]

I still have a late 2013 MacBook Air and use it as my travel laptop. Definitely won’t sell it at this stage because the return is so low for the speed and functionality it provides.

What did you go for in the end? Now that I have finished my uni, I will likely go iPhone only. Check out this thread: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/iphone-as-only-computing-device.2203858/

 

[Spudlicious]

i think yr idea of trying to go with as mobile of a configuration is a great idea.
i would try it if i were in yr situation.
connect and use the Magic Keyboard to write longish documents.

I try to respect all views, but the notion of working on a longish document, ie one much longer than "Dear Aunt Mabel thanks for the pies", on a phone screen dismays me.

 

[Tsepz]

I try to respect all views, but the notion of working on a longish document, ie one much longer than "Dear Aunt Mabel thanks for the pies", on a phone screen dismays me.

Same here.

I truly enjoy my iPhone but making it the only computing device would be horrible, we are not there yet and I doubt Smartphones will be there until at least 2025.

 

[akash.nu]

What did you go for in the end? Now that I have finished my uni, I will likely go iPhone only. Check out this thread: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/iphone-as-only-computing-device.2203858/

I wasn’t actually looking to buy anything. It was more of a statement.

Thanks for the link. I’ve already seen that post.

Same here.

I truly enjoy my iPhone but making it the only computing device would be horrible, we are not there yet and I doubt Smartphones will be there until at least 2025.

I think more than anything else, the screen size is the main constraints to be able to do this. But then it won’t be portable if you increase the screen size.

Personally I can not go with just having the phone as my only computer but I can do a lot with it if I have to. Especially when I need to sometimes work when I’m away on holidays etc.

 

[supertiffany]

keep the macbook, and buy the 11 or SE