Sequoia for Macbook Air M1 - MacRumors Forums
Oct 28, 2024 · Speaking for myself: I'm using an M1 Mac mini – a system similar to your MacBook Air – and I don't perceive a drop in performance; I intend to continue upgrading to new OS releases in the future. (I haven't yet installed OS 18.1, though, which sounds like something of a fundamental architecture shift with the big Apple Intelligence features.
When will Apple drop macOS support for M1 systems?
Mar 12, 2023 · There's not a lot of publicly known SoC sub-components in M2 that aren't also in M1. If Apple decides, for instance to make having ProRes Encode/Decode engines a requirement for the operating system due to a fundamental feature, then you might see M1 Macs dropped, while M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra, M2, M2 Pro, M2 Max, and newer keep support.
Should I buy M4 MacBook Air? - MacRumors Forums
5 days ago · I have an M1 Air and will likely upgrade. Don't really *need* to as my Air is still an amazing machine, but I'm beginning to get the FOMO itch. And mine is 16GB - I'd absolutely upgrade if at 8GB.
M1 Air - Is my swap usage normal? - MacRumors Forums
Oct 28, 2020 · Hey guys, I bought my Macbook Air M1 (512GB; 8GB RAM) around 1,5 years ago, for a travelling device mainly used for browsing and Zoom/Skype meetings. Lately I need to use heavier load on it and even though he handles all very well (for the specs) I am a bit worried when I look from time to time...
Just tell me what to replace my M1 Air with - MacRumors Forums
Apr 20, 2010 · I dropped my M1 Air with 16/512 on the floor. It still works but the body is all beat up and dented and sharp. Just tell me please what is the best value MacBook Pro or MacBook Air for the money and long term. I tend to keep my machines a long time and use this as a support machine to my 2018 iMac Pro. This machine is not used for heavy lifting.
M1 Air with Thermal Pad Mod - MacRumors Forums
Dec 1, 2020 · here for example, m1 mbp battery temperature rounded to 36 Celsius max during blender, while MBA had it around 43 Celsius. imagine lower case temps with thermal pad mod. Afaik there is a plenty of 65-70% battery capacity MB 2015-2017 just because of cramped hardware and entirely fanless design, so temperatures as a factor.
M1 Air 16gb or M2 Air - MacRumors Forums
Jul 3, 2022 · On the M2 Air the 256GB SSD is around 50% slower than the 512GB SSD, but remember that on the M1 Air the 256GB SSD is around 25% slower than the 512GB SSD. Nothing wrong with saving money, its not like the M1 Air is a bad computer and you may prefer the wedge design. Spend the money you saved upgrading the RAM.
Is the M1 13" MBA really today's best-value-for-money Air at the …
Feb 11, 2008 · The M1 is just fine if you’re on a tight budget. Anything with a M in it is going to be more than powerful enough for general computing. Even the base model M1 will work. I have a family member that still uses the original base M1 Air with the 7 core GPU. It works like a charm. What I would consider, though is look at the M2 Air.
M1 MacBook Air - MacRumors Forums
May 18, 2024 · I’d love some advice, if anyone has the time and inclination. My 2013 iMac is just about done (and I’d also like some portability), and it’s time to buy something new-ish. I was looking at a second hand MacBook Air M1 (either from Apple or Macfinder). Usage - 50% Zoom calls (for work, 7 hours a day, interviewing people)
Walmart Selling MacBook Air With M1 Chip for $649 Starting Today
Apr 12, 2001 · Apple first released the MacBook Air with the M1 chip in November 2020, as one of the first Macs with an Apple silicon chip instead of an Intel processor. The configuration being sold for $649 includes the M1 chip, 256GB of storage, and 8GB of RAM/unified memory, with Gold, Silver, and Space Gray color options available.