dimitrisc

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Is this MacBook Air a good deal ? in c/apple@hardware.watch
[–] dimitrisc@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Yes don't buy it unless you can physically inspect it. Check if it is properly reset and its not locked to an existing Apple ID (it may be stolen). The price seems too low for what looks to be essentially a near new device considering that the price in Europe for a new one is >1000 Euro.

What type of MacBook with what sort of specs and at what price point would Apple have to sell to greatly boost their market share of laptops in the US? in c/apple@hardware.watch
[–] dimitrisc@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Macbook Air M3 16GB Ram/512GB SSD for 849 for the 13" and 999 for the 15". They would annihilate the competition!

what’s a good price to sell my M1? in c/apple@hardware.watch
[–] dimitrisc@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

If you an in the US then its very reasonable. Amazon has it new for $749 right now. If you are in the EU or other parts of the world in which taxes increase the price a lot then you might be able to price it higher than that.

What are you buying for Black Friday and the Holiday season? in c/apple@hardware.watch
[–] dimitrisc@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Not a black friday deal but I am picking up a Macbook Air M1. Its 749 on Amazon right now.

What’s one thing you think iPhone is still lacking? in c/apple@hardware.watch
[–] dimitrisc@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Option to get rid of the damn camera shortcut from the lock screen. I accidentaly swipe and enable camera like 3 times a day. At least the option to make it clickable like the flashlight.

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Another Macbook Upgrade Post (alien.top)
 

I know this subject comes up multiple times per day in this subreddit but I am at a loss.

I am planning to upgrade my 2014 base 13” Macbook Pro. I have a strict budget and I want the Air so my options are very limited:

  1. Macbook Air M1 - 8 Core model - 8GB RAM 512GB Storage $1150

  2. Macbook Air M1 - 7 Core Model - 16GB RAM 512GB Storage - $1600

  3. Macbook Air M2 - Base Model - 16GB RAM 256GB Storage - $1650

What would u choose? I would like the 16GB RAM but #1 looks like a very good offer (at least in my country where the base 7core M1 sells for $1075)

Also is the M2 model worth it even with 256GB slower storage if I get the 16GB RAM model? Is pretty close in price to #2 option.

Thanks!

Edit: Forgot to add that this will be my main laptop that I like to have for the next 5-7 years. I will use it for web browsing, media playback, office work and light tasks. No video or photo editing and stuff like that.

Trying to make sense of the MacBook Pro M3 in c/apple@hardware.watch
[–] dimitrisc@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Snazzy Labs released a video yesterday explaining a possible reason for this release. Something to do with TSMC 3nanometer chips and their variants and why Apple chose to release now. It's a great watch if you are interested.