I love my M1 Air since the day I bought. It is a dream came true with this device. Web development, entertainment, Arcade, communication, hell even quite some video editing can be done in 4K. And the battery endurance is champ.
@@Kevin-vg4hu just get the 16GB. it's vastly more capable as a multitasking machine than the 8GB one it honestly feels like a high end machine. I've had months to play around with an 8GB M1 Air before getting mine (16/512). Different dimension.
@@farzeenahmed7246 should be fine, you can always buy 2tb of icloud for 10eur/mo or 200gb for 3eur/mo. worst case scenario you can use an external drive
This is an excellent point. I bring my charger with me everywhere I go with my old MBA. With battery life like this I wouldn't need to bring it anymore.
These are exactly the points that made me buy the base M1 too. People stress too much over 8gigs of ram or the storage space, they don't stop to think that very very few people are actually going to need the extra specs and they're likely not one of those people. On top of that you can just sell this in a year or two and get the M2 or M3 model, while selling the old one for good value. Even that will end up costing you less and getting you more in the long run than paying twice the price now just for some extra ram and storage space.
Brilliant advice! I was pretty much decided on the M1 base model as I am utilising my (limited) company allowance for technology and don’t want to have to pay a fortune out of my own pocket on top (read as can’t afford to...) but was stuck on the 7 vs 8 gpu part.... after watching countless reviews all day this one has given me the confidence to just stick with the cheapest base model and can afford the little extra I need to pay towards it! Thank you!
Totally agree, I still use my 2015 MacBook Air, and it still looks and works like a new machine and my new one will be the laptop you have shown. I use a high end desktop PC but a Mac battery life for a laptop is unbeatable.
Great video. Just would like to mention is that the M1 8gpu core and 512GB is €1399 If you upgrade the M1 7gpu 256GB to 512GB it’s €1359. So if you need 512GB it’s better to get the 8GPU M1 for about 40€ extra you get the 1GPU.
I have bought all of my Apple products from the Refurbished store. There are some good deals and every 3 years I sell my current MacBook for 40 to 50% of what i paid for it. So I always have a newer machine which not having to buy Applecare. This is a great option for sure.
You are right. I got the base model, but with 16Gb RAM and 512 SSD as I’m a long term user. My last mac was a 15 inch MacBook Pro from 2017 and even today is capable of most of the tasks I do such as playing and producing music, a part of coding and compile apps
Just recently got the base m1 air and I'm loving it! I'm happy I didn't overspend on a machine because the base model is actually enough for my school needs
Did you see the 14” I am looking to use it for school work too but I thought the 13” Air looks way small than any mac bike in the past with the same size.
I actually got the air a day before the 14" pro was released. I found the 13" a bit small at first because I came from a 14" windows laptop with thick bezels, but as I got used to it, I think it's a decent size :)
5:43 First thing that came to my mind was 'if you look for the cheapest option for everyday task, you dont buy a mac.' And Im not trolling. Im actually typing this message on a Macbook Air M1, with 16gb.
As of yesterday, Black Friday, I picked up a MacBook Air, with 8 gb of ram and the 256 ssd. I also bought a 5 tb external hd. I’m excited about my new Mac and loving it thus far.
Got the m1 air for 600e used mint condition! I don't get people buying new. I saved 400+ euros and also bought my ipad used mint from ebay and that saved me 200+ euros.
My M1BA is the greatest Laptop I owned. I like the fact that its fast and loud, and I do not even think about the remaining battery when I am at the Coffee shop. Because of the great review, I went ahead and bought a higher spec’d 16GB ram and 1TB SSD because I am planning to use this for more than 5 years.
It would’ve made much more sense if he said it’s the luxury package of a car rather than someone doing their own modifications because it’s apple who gives the better mac
This was the exact advice I was looking for. Great content. Thank you. You’ve sold me on the base MacBook Air and saved me a ton of money in the process.
i got a refurbished m1 air with 8gb ram and 512gb storage (8core gpu) for 950eur, its been 2 months works perfectly fine, looks brand new, very happy with it. Edit. Battery had only 1 cycle on it! I'm guessing some one bought it played around with it for a day and returned it.
Just upgraded my 2017 MacBook Pro to this Base M1 MacBook Air and I love it so far! It's got plenty of storage and perfect for what I use it for (mostly studying and watching RUclips lol)
I decided to go M1 Air with 16gb and 512gb because I use Android and iOS emulator + docker and Kubernates. These machines are just awesome. Best computer I have ever used by far.
I’m a web dev front end and thinking about mobile dev (react native) . How does it hold now? Should I go for MacBook Air/ Mac mini with ur spec or should I go higher model? Thank u!
Just got in my first ever Mac. M1 Mac Air Apple refurbished 8gb ram 512gb storage. Literally looks new. Has a tiny scuff in one spot but literally couldn’t beat it for 1050 bucks
Really nice video and clear explanation of your rationales! I was going to get the new M2 MBA but there doesn't seem to be a huge performance difference from the M1 and $200+ more expensive. I'm coming from a 10yr old MBA from 2012 so I think the M1 will be more than enough of an upgrade.
I like that you made the observation that this is a significant upgrade over intel, which is a big selling point. Coming up on 2022 I'm holding off for an M2 for my portable purchase. I just bought an M1 Mini and I love it.
Having seen the new MacBook Pros, does your recommendation really change? Mine does not. The new machines are too expensive and more powerful than most people need (even for many professionals), and the M1 Air still offers terrific value and performance IMO
I am sending back my 14 base model and ordered a 8gb 512gb Air. Saving $1,000 as I'm getting a refurbished model. The 14 is an amazing machine but it really is overkill for most people out there.
@@jrpen22 You are correct, I bought the MacBook Air 16gb 256 storage I use Samsung t7 external hard drives for any extra storage way cheaper than Apples. The current Air is an amazing laptop with excellent performance all being fanless. I can see most people needing anything more that the Air unless you are a serious creator are editor of some form.
An excellent and very crisp presentation and contents and the video recording.! Keep it up.!! Most of all the core concern areas are well covered and justified with logical and practical aspects.!
Got the M1 MBA 256gb. Subscribed to Microsoft Onedrive and it completely solves my storage issues while bringing convenience between my windows desktop and my MBA.
You nailed it! I was just going about this. I want a M1 MBA for the battery life and overall weight. I am a pro product designer, so I already have a beast PC for 3D modeling, my thinking was that sometimes waking the beast up just to do some browsing or watch a vid or two is kind of overkill. Besides if I ever need to do some CAD on a laptop It would mainly be on the fly changes and minor updates, not planing on editing 50 million polygon models. Thanks for the vid, nice to compare a grounded opinion.
yeah i bought the 1 TB 16 gb memory 8:7 cpu:gpu version and realize i made a mistake.. i'm going to use my 14 day return window.. Thanks for this fantastically REAL video!
As a tech manager, I completely agree with your decision to purchase the BASE M1 MacBook Air. The M1 chip offers amazing performance and the battery life is outstanding. I also appreciate the lightweight design and sleek look of the MacBook Air, making it easy to take on the go for work or travel. After watching your video, I am definitely considering switching to the BASE M1 MacBook Air for my own personal use and for my team in the office. Keep up the great content, thanks for sharing your perspective.
For those that make music using DAW and heavy VST plugin instruments I'd recommend choosing a 16 Gb of RAM and for sure not less than 512 Gb of storage to have enough space for sound libraries, VST's, samples etc.
Excellent video. I am thinking of getting next month the same MacBook Air M1 that you are talking about. You convinced me to make the purchase. Thank you so much!
I just bought an m1 air with 16gb of ram a few weeks ago. I got the 16gb for 3d printing and creating models to print. I found a Samsung 1tb ssd for under $120 for time machine. All in great set up for less than $1500.
Just subbed man!! I have a MBA 8gb with 258 gb still sealed in the box because I was worried it wouldn’t be very good. It’s my first MacBook. But I now feel confident in my purchase after seeing this video and will start to use it and I will keep it. Great video man!!! Look forward to more content from you.
I am a freshman in college, but I want to get the absolute most I can out of this thing, I think I’m going to go for the 512, 16gb variant. This is also going to be my primary computer.
@@Zach27727 it’s fine if you use the computer for just internet browsing, watching shows, and doing schoolwork, Microsoft word, etc. It works more than great it’s very fast with the m1 chip.
@@ian_s9382 Just pre ordered the M2 Macbook Air with 256gb ssd and 16 gb ram. I need it to last for at least 5 years. I need it for university and then I really want both The Sims 3 and 4 with all expansions installed. I have kinda started to regret my choice on choosing ram over storage... Was it the right decision? I can't afford to upgrade both and I can't stand my devices being just slightly slow or laggy, but I also can't stand not having enough internal storage... Are you happy with your configuration?
for me i think the base spec is enough, the upgrades from my old macbook are enough, i keep most of my photos and music projects on a separate ssd so the 256gb is more than enough for logic and the two games i play on my laptop, most places sell the m1 air for £850 which is a somewhat feasible price for me to afford in a few month. i managed to get 6 year out of my old base spec pro before it started to show its age this year (butterfly keyboard surprisingly hasn’t died yet lol) but i’ve experienced some screen problems that i found out are a design problem from where the display board is right next to the processor
i think most buyers think i should get a bigger hdd or more ram just in case.. just like how some ppl get persuaded by sales person to top up to buy it to the Extended Service warranty.. but really 80% or so never really use them.. majority of ppl who add hundreds of dollars for 512gb storage or 16gb ram.. never actually exceed 256gb of the earlier model.. and store their storage on external or cloud. Frankly for the price of the extra 256gb.. you can subscribe to iCloud and get more storage and keep your files there..its probably easier to share your files and also less likely to lose.
Car analogy is a bit off. Because if you buy “packages” from the manufacturer, then you do get more money for your car. Just flipped a 300c to Carvana and hit thousands more because of upgraded engine, sport package, sun roof and stereo. Since I bought the car used, got almost the same I paid for it and used it for 4 years.
I enjoyed your thought process, and even more impressive is the ability to articulate the information thread from your mind. I know, it's a strange comment, this is a tech video afterall. I couldn't help noticing, I'm a relentless learner of everything useful or fun...i.e. excellent speakers like yourself...
First of all, thanks a ton 👍 The points that you mentioned with proper reasoning would help me and other ppl those who are considering to get a MacBook Air. Take care. Thanks 👍👍
Thanks for the video. It was easy to follow and filled with important information. Mine is from 2017 and I need to get a new one. I know about the new M1's but recently I read the 2022 versions will include multiple new color options. Similar to the iMac-anybody else heard that?
I just bought a base with the upgraded 16 ram. I have a 2018 Mac Air 5i, 8 Ram, 128 SSD and it is kind of a pig but not horrible or horrible. I also have 2012 Mac Pro, 7i, 16 Ram, and 500 SSD. Looking to sell both of these for my new purchase :). The easiest typing by far is the 2012 Pro imho.
I do not follow the car example. Rims, exhaust, suspension. But a turbo engine in good conditions is def making it more worth on the market. And people care about it😁 The other parts, yeah you’re right.
@@nordicpride9708 Even on the M1. I continue to have RAM issues on my M1 MBA since Windows takes up to 6GB alone. Swap memory can only do so much. If you run some demanding programs using virtualization, you will want the 16GB.
@@spicyshizz2850 I would venture to say that 8GB would be okay for most of your CS use cases. But if you think you will be setting up a virtual workstation, the 16GB version is $200 well spent. It's not like Windows (via Parallels) runs poorly on the 8GB MBA - In fact, it runs great 90-95% of the time. It's those 5-10% moments that you will regret going with the base model.
I am so glad I have found your comment on the MBA m1 and running into RAM issues? All of the videos talk about how the new cores are so efficient and that RAM does not matter much anymore? But are they forgetting about software such as Parallels and many others that RAM intensive? I am a graduate student and run high end statistical analysis and I always run into RAM issues and need to go to my IMac with 32gb?
this M1 Air is almost perfect and ideal replacement for my MBP, i just wish it could support dual monitors as it has been my setup for the past 10 years... perhaps the M2 Air would resolve this?
I have learned through the years passed; you get what u need. I have a win11 i7, 16gigs ram with 512g m2 NVMe laptop but prefer to use base Macbook Air. It’s all about hw+sw compability and battery consumption also better than windows intel based machines.
Yeah, I have been thinking about it and I decided to go with the base model too. If I wanted to future proof my mac, I would definitely get 512gb storage and 16gb of ram. But where I live this means 55% price increase. Let's say 50%. Now there is an argument for using your macs for 7 years. It is something I have done. I had future proofed my mac by buying 256gb storage and 8gb of ram in 2013. But it doesn't make sense to do this IMHO for 55% price increase. Right now 8gb will be enough for me. In 2 years it probably won't be. But then I should sell mine and get a new one. I think I can sell the base model for the 45% value in 2 years. That way I will get a brand new machine. And in 2 years 16gb will probably be the base memory. I am pretty sure we are towards the end of 8gb era. Though I am not sure about 512gb becoming the base. I don't expect this to happen. And by then we will probably get 3rd genration of M chips. I can't wait to see them.
I can agree with why 8Gb would be enough for most but not the storage, 256GB is not enough in long term usage. You can store the photos and documents on cloud/external drive. But you cannot do the same with the OS or the apps you have on your Mac, with every year of update I see the system volume on storage creeping up and I can surely tell that 256gb won't be enough
Great advice! not for thr end user but for apple to sell more machines! my 2012 13" MBP is still working... friends that bought the i5 model has regretted that the money they saved was spent around 2018-7 to buy a newer computer. I just bought a 14" MBP (base model) and another 14" MBP m1max 32GPU, 64ram hoping to work with them for the next 6-10 years
I'm starting a computer science degree in September, and I really don't know whether to get the 16gb or 8gb RAM. 16gb is really really pushing my budget, but I don't want to be constantly running into issues while programming
So while having opened two tabs with 256 and 512 gig Airs for my gal, and another tab with the external Samsung T5 1TB, I checked RUclips and watched this. Funny to see your video with the exact same thinking I have. Paying 200USD for 256gig storage upgrade is just ridiculous; speaking as a PC user. Especially since the 1TB is like 100 bucks and the speeds are more than enough. Thanks for affirmation! :D Imma take the base model as a gift. Price to performance is trully the best, for someone who uses it for office applications and internet browsing.
I am a fellow RUclipsr with his own RUclips channel. I really appreciated this video. Why? Because you spoke about what it is reality.. most of the people on RUclips try to pump themselves to show how successful they are. As a customer who wants to buy a macbook air.. your informations were far more important than those videos of the others. Thank you. I subscribed to your channel. It is the least thing I can do to support you 🙏🙏
thankyou so much man. As an upcoming college student I was really confused if 256gb + hard drive would be enough for me or I should go with the costlier versions. Now I am really clear with my choice. thankyou so much
I love my M1 Air since the day I bought. It is a dream came true with this device. Web development, entertainment, Arcade, communication, hell even quite some video editing can be done in 4K. And the battery endurance is champ.
I was wondering how the base would do for web development as im currently in the process of trying to learn front end and get a junior developers job
I love mine
@@Kevin-vg4hu just get the 16GB. it's vastly more capable as a multitasking machine than the 8GB one
it honestly feels like a high end machine. I've had months to play around with an 8GB M1 Air before getting mine (16/512). Different dimension.
@@Gamez4eveR is 256 enough for a student and the upgrade cost is a bit expensive in my local currency
@@farzeenahmed7246 should be fine, you can always buy 2tb of icloud for 10eur/mo or 200gb for 3eur/mo. worst case scenario you can use an external drive
I like that you pointed out the 8-core vs. 7-core GPU and the 8 vs 16 gig RAM dilemma. I'm pretty much sold. Thanks, man!
glad I could help!
I bought my $899 M1 Air in January and the battery life alone is a selling point imo
This is an excellent point. I bring my charger with me everywhere I go with my old MBA. With battery life like this I wouldn't need to bring it anymore.
@Viral Tiktok Videos Apple's website in the Education pricing
Does it get too hot.
Found mine at Best Buy on a flash sale for $799
@@eddieevangelista6014 WOW
These are exactly the points that made me buy the base M1 too. People stress too much over 8gigs of ram or the storage space, they don't stop to think that very very few people are actually going to need the extra specs and they're likely not one of those people. On top of that you can just sell this in a year or two and get the M2 or M3 model, while selling the old one for good value. Even that will end up costing you less and getting you more in the long run than paying twice the price now just for some extra ram and storage space.
Brilliant advice! I was pretty much decided on the M1 base model as I am utilising my (limited) company allowance for technology and don’t want to have to pay a fortune out of my own pocket on top (read as can’t afford to...) but was stuck on the 7 vs 8 gpu part.... after watching countless reviews all day this one has given me the confidence to just stick with the cheapest base model and can afford the little extra I need to pay towards it! Thank you!
Totally agree, I still use my 2015 MacBook Air, and it still looks and works like a new machine and my new one will be the laptop you have shown. I use a high end desktop PC but a Mac battery life for a laptop is unbeatable.
Great video. Just would like to mention is that the M1 8gpu core and 512GB is €1399
If you upgrade the M1 7gpu 256GB to 512GB it’s €1359.
So if you need 512GB it’s better to get the 8GPU M1 for about 40€ extra you get the 1GPU.
a refurbished mac is like the best midrange laptop you can buy, especially with these base specs.. great tips!
I have bought all of my Apple products from the Refurbished store. There are some good deals and every 3 years I sell my current MacBook for 40 to 50% of what i paid for it. So I always have a newer machine which not having to buy Applecare. This is a great option for sure.
You are right. I got the base model, but with 16Gb RAM and 512 SSD as I’m a long term user. My last mac was a 15 inch MacBook Pro from 2017 and even today is capable of most of the tasks I do such as playing and producing music, a part of coding and compile apps
same. wanted to future proof. some computer for next 10yrs hopefully.
it's weird.
how much was your total?
lol that is not a base model
@@benravenhill484 exactly what I was thinking lol
..you sure y'know what's a base model?
@@kej1020 you sure you know how to read a comment? 🤦♂️
Just recently got the base m1 air and I'm loving it! I'm happy I didn't overspend on a machine because the base model is actually enough for my school needs
Did you see the 14” I am looking to use it for school work too but I thought the 13” Air looks way small than any mac bike in the past with the same size.
I actually got the air a day before the 14" pro was released. I found the 13" a bit small at first because I came from a 14" windows laptop with thick bezels, but as I got used to it, I think it's a decent size :)
5:43 First thing that came to my mind was 'if you look for the cheapest option for everyday task, you dont buy a mac.' And Im not trolling.
Im actually typing this message on a Macbook Air M1, with 16gb.
As of yesterday, Black Friday, I picked up a MacBook Air, with 8 gb of ram and the 256 ssd. I also bought a 5 tb external hd. I’m excited about my new Mac and loving it thus far.
Hey man , what do u do with it mostly and does the 8gb ram run smoothly?
@@yb7906 I use it for video editing, RUclips stuff. And so far it’s been performing like a champ.
Can it play dota 2 in it?
Got the m1 air for 600e used mint condition! I don't get people buying new. I saved 400+ euros and also bought my ipad used mint from ebay and that saved me 200+ euros.
My M1BA is the greatest Laptop I owned. I like the fact that its fast and loud, and I do not even think about the remaining battery when I am at the Coffee shop. Because of the great review, I went ahead and bought a higher spec’d 16GB ram and 1TB SSD because I am planning to use this for more than 5 years.
Great video, I liked the car analogy for resale value ;)
It would’ve made much more sense if he said it’s the luxury package of a car rather than someone doing their own modifications because it’s apple who gives the better mac
Exactly
@@spicyshizz2850 Still the analogy holds. Accessories lose value very fast for the cars. After a few years they don't matter at all.
Wow its Created Tech, and only 164 likes??
This was the exact advice I was looking for. Great content. Thank you. You’ve sold me on the base MacBook Air and saved me a ton of money in the process.
i got a refurbished m1 air with 8gb ram and 512gb storage (8core gpu) for 950eur, its been 2 months works perfectly fine, looks brand new, very happy with it.
Edit. Battery had only 1 cycle on it! I'm guessing some one bought it played around with it for a day and returned it.
Just upgraded my 2017 MacBook Pro to this Base M1 MacBook Air and I love it so far! It's got plenty of storage and perfect for what I use it for (mostly studying and watching RUclips lol)
Great video man. Just solidified my decision, about to buy the base model.
same
I decided to go M1 Air with 16gb and 512gb because I use Android and iOS emulator + docker and Kubernates. These machines are just awesome. Best computer I have ever used by far.
I’m a web dev front end and thinking about mobile dev (react native) . How does it hold now? Should I go for MacBook Air/ Mac mini with ur spec or should I go higher model?
Thank u!
@@thomasrossbabin3671 What's funny?
@@minnami778 The M1 Air is a lot better than previous Pro. It's totally fine and will do the job!
Oh my wow 🤩 He made it so easy and buttery smooth to decide .
the good thing about the MacBook air is it don't have any ventilation holes. it is also lightweight, and a bit smaller than the 14 inch model.
Just got in my first ever Mac. M1 Mac Air Apple refurbished 8gb ram 512gb storage. Literally looks new. Has a tiny scuff in one spot but literally couldn’t beat it for 1050 bucks
Really nice video and clear explanation of your rationales! I was going to get the new M2 MBA but there doesn't seem to be a huge performance difference from the M1 and $200+ more expensive. I'm coming from a 10yr old MBA from 2012 so I think the M1 will be more than enough of an upgrade.
I just bought my 81yo mom a base MBA, and she loves it. For what she needs, it’s more than enough.
I like that you made the observation that this is a significant upgrade over intel, which is a big selling point. Coming up on 2022 I'm holding off for an M2 for my portable purchase. I just bought an M1 Mini and I love it.
Having seen the new MacBook Pros, does your recommendation really change? Mine does not. The new machines are too expensive and more powerful than most people need (even for many professionals), and the M1 Air still offers terrific value and performance IMO
I am sending back my 14 base model and ordered a 8gb 512gb Air. Saving $1,000 as I'm getting a refurbished model. The 14 is an amazing machine but it really is overkill for most people out there.
@@jrpen22 You are correct, I bought the MacBook Air 16gb 256 storage I use Samsung t7 external hard drives for any extra storage way cheaper than Apples. The current Air is an amazing laptop with excellent performance all being fanless. I can see most people needing anything more that the Air unless you are a serious creator are editor of some form.
@@jrpen22 right? The price i
This is a really nice review! The production quality is pretty good too. Underrated channel for sure.
An excellent and very crisp presentation and contents and the video recording.!
Keep it up.!!
Most of all the core concern areas are well covered and justified with logical and practical aspects.!
Thanks!
I got the pro because I can easily skip ads without waiting 5 seconds, thats all the Touch Bar is good for, totally worth it
What howw
If you get an ad-blocker it does the same thing but you know what the touch bar can be useful for some people but usually it’s just there
Most accurate, helpful and honest videos I've seen in years related to macbook(apple product related), thanks man.
Big up✌🏻
Got the M1 MBA 256gb. Subscribed to Microsoft Onedrive and it completely solves my storage issues while bringing convenience between my windows desktop and my MBA.
You nailed it! I was just going about this. I want a M1 MBA for the battery life and overall weight. I am a pro product designer, so I already have a beast PC for 3D modeling, my thinking was that sometimes waking the beast up just to do some browsing or watch a vid or two is kind of overkill. Besides if I ever need to do some CAD on a laptop It would mainly be on the fly changes and minor updates, not planing on editing 50 million polygon models. Thanks for the vid, nice to compare a grounded opinion.
you should make content on how it runs on coding, i think there is a great market for it
yeah i bought the 1 TB 16 gb memory 8:7 cpu:gpu version and realize i made a mistake.. i'm going to use my 14 day return window.. Thanks for this fantastically REAL video!
As a tech manager, I completely agree with your decision to purchase the BASE M1 MacBook Air. The M1 chip offers amazing performance and the battery life is outstanding. I also appreciate the lightweight design and sleek look of the MacBook Air, making it easy to take on the go for work or travel. After watching your video, I am definitely considering switching to the BASE M1 MacBook Air for my own personal use and for my team in the office. Keep up the great content, thanks for sharing your perspective.
This really is one of the best reviews out there. Concisely highlights the top most important considerations to get the base M1 air.
For those that make music using DAW and heavy VST plugin instruments I'd recommend choosing a 16 Gb of RAM and for sure not less than 512 Gb of storage to have enough space for sound libraries, VST's, samples etc.
Thanks for going opposite direction of most youtubers. I just got m1 base refurbished from Apple coming next week for the same reasons :)
No better value than refurbished, Good call.
Man you are so underrated...loved your view on this ❤️
I appreciate that!
Helped me out immensely! I just need a rig for school lol. I have a gaming gpu so this made the decisions super easy! Much props bro
Yes,it is the best choice,because if something wrong is happened with it,you will not regret so much...
Excellent video. I am thinking of getting next month the same MacBook Air M1 that you are talking about. You convinced me to make the purchase. Thank you so much!
I have macbook air 16 GB variant for peace of mind and future proofing.
Nice explanation between 7 core and 8 core as per the Ram management. Kudos to you.
I just bought an m1 air with 16gb of ram a few weeks ago. I got the 16gb for 3d printing and creating models to print. I found a Samsung 1tb ssd for under $120 for time machine. All in great set up for less than $1500.
amazing find! Definitely a great value even with the m2 around the corner
Just subbed man!! I have a MBA 8gb with 258 gb still sealed in the box because I was worried it wouldn’t be very good. It’s my first MacBook. But I now feel confident in my purchase after seeing this video and will start to use it and I will keep it. Great video man!!! Look forward to more content from you.
I am a freshman in college, but I want to get the absolute most I can out of this thing, I think I’m going to go for the 512, 16gb variant. This is also going to be my primary computer.
Update, going for 8 of ram instead but still doing 512 gb
@@ian_s9382 how is the 8 GB ram working out?
@@Zach27727 it’s fine if you use the computer for just internet browsing, watching shows, and doing schoolwork, Microsoft word, etc. It works more than great it’s very fast with the m1 chip.
@@ian_s9382 Just pre ordered the M2 Macbook Air with 256gb ssd and 16 gb ram. I need it to last for at least 5 years. I need it for university and then I really want both The Sims 3 and 4 with all expansions installed. I have kinda started to regret my choice on choosing ram over storage... Was it the right decision? I can't afford to upgrade both and I can't stand my devices being just slightly slow or laggy, but I also can't stand not having enough internal storage... Are you happy with your configuration?
This is the best video on selecting M1 Air specs.
for me i think the base spec is enough, the upgrades from my old macbook are enough, i keep most of my photos and music projects on a separate ssd so the 256gb is more than enough for logic and the two games i play on my laptop, most places sell the m1 air for £850 which is a somewhat feasible price for me to afford in a few month. i managed to get 6 year out of my old base spec pro before it started to show its age this year (butterfly keyboard surprisingly hasn’t died yet lol) but i’ve experienced some screen problems that i found out are a design problem from where the display board is right next to the processor
Thanks for this review! I’ve just purchased mine and looking forward to using it
Great video! Quick and to the point! Thanks! I will be getting one this Sunday for my wife for portable office work.
Thanks for your review and recommendations! Great review.
Many reviewers need to understand that there is a life outside video editing too.....
i think most buyers think i should get a bigger hdd or more ram just in case.. just like how some ppl get persuaded by sales person to top up to buy it to the Extended Service warranty..
but really 80% or so never really use them.. majority of ppl who add hundreds of dollars for 512gb storage or 16gb ram.. never actually exceed 256gb of the earlier model.. and store their storage on external or cloud.
Frankly for the price of the extra 256gb.. you can subscribe to iCloud and get more storage and keep your files there..its probably easier to share your files and also less likely to lose.
Car analogy is a bit off. Because if you buy “packages” from the manufacturer, then you do get more money for your car. Just flipped a 300c to Carvana and hit thousands more because of upgraded engine, sport package, sun roof and stereo. Since I bought the car used, got almost the same I paid for it and used it for 4 years.
your example of car options is really worth considering when buying macbooks. We dont need more than just what we need
I enjoyed your thought process, and even more impressive is the ability to articulate the information thread from your mind. I know, it's a strange comment, this is a tech video afterall. I couldn't help noticing, I'm a relentless learner of everything useful or fun...i.e. excellent speakers like yourself...
First of all, thanks a ton 👍 The points that you mentioned with proper reasoning would help me and other ppl those who are considering to get a MacBook Air. Take care. Thanks 👍👍
Thanks for the video. It was easy to follow and filled with important information. Mine is from 2017 and I need to get a new one. I know about the new M1's but recently I read the 2022 versions will include multiple new color options. Similar to the iMac-anybody else heard that?
I just bought a base with the upgraded 16 ram. I have a 2018 Mac Air 5i, 8 Ram, 128 SSD and it is kind of a pig but not horrible or horrible. I also have 2012 Mac Pro, 7i, 16 Ram, and 500 SSD. Looking to sell both of these for my new purchase :). The easiest typing by far is the 2012 Pro imho.
Thank you! I’ve been looking for a video that actually went through the specs versus just saying buy the base model.
Great video! Really thought through especially the resale value point is very true.
Your mic is clipping on loud sounds, you should control sound level and never let it reach 0 dB (use sound compressor and limiter -3 dB)
I do not follow the car example.
Rims, exhaust, suspension. But a turbo engine in good conditions is def making it more worth on the market. And people care about it😁
The other parts, yeah you’re right.
Thank you so much for helping me decide !!! 😍
MacBook Air 8gb with 7 cores 256gb ssd here. It’s a kickass machine! Love this thing
Would you recommend buying one at $600?
@@tottenhamteacher $600 for a m1 MacBook Air? That’s a great price. Is it used or new?
@@eddieevangelista6014 used but very low cycle.
@@tottenhamteacher great deal. It handles all everything I throw at it
@@eddieevangelista6014 I ended up buying it. 9.9/10 condition. Will replace my fiancé old MacBook Unibody from 2010.
Parallels runs okay on the 8GB MBA when running Windows. But the 16GB version would be the choice for better performance.
On an Intel chipset sure. But not the M1
@@nordicpride9708 Even on the M1. I continue to have RAM issues on my M1 MBA since Windows takes up to 6GB alone. Swap memory can only do so much. If you run some demanding programs using virtualization, you will want the 16GB.
So getting a MBA with 8gb ram wouldn’t be enough for a CS student?
@@spicyshizz2850 I would venture to say that 8GB would be okay for most of your CS use cases. But if you think you will be setting up a virtual workstation, the 16GB version is $200 well spent. It's not like Windows (via Parallels) runs poorly on the 8GB MBA - In fact, it runs great 90-95% of the time. It's those 5-10% moments that you will regret going with the base model.
I am so glad I have found your comment on the MBA m1 and running into RAM issues? All of the videos talk about how the new cores are so efficient and that RAM does not matter much anymore? But are they forgetting about software such as Parallels and many others that RAM intensive? I am a graduate student and run high end statistical analysis and I always run into RAM issues and need to go to my IMac with 32gb?
Good shit man. That's a sick review. That's what I call real straight forward review. Well done
this M1 Air is almost perfect and ideal replacement for my MBP, i just wish it could support dual monitors as it has been my setup for the past 10 years... perhaps the M2 Air would resolve this?
Get a display link adaptor. Allows dual screens
excellent review and analogy. Thanks man!
I have learned through the years passed; you get what u need. I have a win11 i7, 16gigs ram with 512g m2 NVMe laptop but prefer to use base Macbook Air. It’s all about hw+sw compability and battery consumption also better than windows intel based machines.
Great info!! Short and simple.
Yeah, I have been thinking about it and I decided to go with the base model too. If I wanted to future proof my mac, I would definitely get 512gb storage and 16gb of ram. But where I live this means 55% price increase. Let's say 50%.
Now there is an argument for using your macs for 7 years. It is something I have done. I had future proofed my mac by buying 256gb storage and 8gb of ram in 2013.
But it doesn't make sense to do this IMHO for 55% price increase. Right now 8gb will be enough for me. In 2 years it probably won't be. But then I should sell mine and get a new one. I think I can sell the base model for the 45% value in 2 years. That way I will get a brand new machine. And in 2 years 16gb will probably be the base memory. I am pretty sure we are towards the end of 8gb era. Though I am not sure about 512gb becoming the base. I don't expect this to happen. And by then we will probably get 3rd genration of M chips. I can't wait to see them.
I bought my fiancé the M1 Air and I looks really nice. Unfortunately, for the work I do, I need a bigger screen.
What a great video! Literally to the point and made my decision easier. Thanks a lot, man.
Very good presentation energy. Good job.
finally a down-to-earth explanation! thank you!
YES!!! I use just for writing, and the battery is amazing!!!
I use most of the basic vision of Apple products, MacBook air m1 8g ram and 256 gb, and iPhone SE
My 2012 MacBook Air 💻 still works. Time for an upgrade!
I can agree with why 8Gb would be enough for most but not the storage, 256GB is not enough in long term usage. You can store the photos and documents on cloud/external drive. But you cannot do the same with the OS or the apps you have on your Mac, with every year of update I see the system volume on storage creeping up and I can surely tell that 256gb won't be enough
thank you so much amazing recommendation ☺️
Thank you for this video! 🙏🏻
Fanless MBA M1 still have many Fans🥰
Much much useful honest suggestions -thanks 😍✔️
Great advice! not for thr end user but for apple to sell more machines! my 2012 13" MBP is still working... friends that bought the i5 model has regretted that the money they saved was spent around 2018-7 to buy a newer computer. I just bought a 14" MBP (base model) and another 14" MBP m1max 32GPU, 64ram hoping to work with them for the next 6-10 years
I'm starting a computer science degree in September, and I really don't know whether to get the 16gb or 8gb RAM. 16gb is really really pushing my budget, but I don't want to be constantly running into issues while programming
This was a great review! Thanks for the advice. :)
Practical valuable and realistic review. Love the authenticity and gave a like.
So insightful. Thanks
At the moment I use a 3rd generation i7 and it works for every day things. That being said, I’m saving for the base Mac Air
It’s interesting to see same spec ipad pro M1 marketed as poweuser tablet and same spec laptop is considered entry level
Best video I’ve seen no music just great excellent information
So while having opened two tabs with 256 and 512 gig Airs for my gal, and another tab with the external Samsung T5 1TB, I checked RUclips and watched this. Funny to see your video with the exact same thinking I have. Paying 200USD for 256gig storage upgrade is just ridiculous; speaking as a PC user. Especially since the 1TB is like 100 bucks and the speeds are more than enough. Thanks for affirmation! :D Imma take the base model as a gift. Price to performance is trully the best, for someone who uses it for office applications and internet browsing.
I am a fellow RUclipsr with his own RUclips channel. I really appreciated this video. Why? Because you spoke about what it is reality.. most of the people on RUclips try to pump themselves to show how successful they are.
As a customer who wants to buy a macbook air.. your informations were far more important than those videos of the others.
Thank you.
I subscribed to your channel. It is the least thing I can do to support you 🙏🙏
thanks for the kind words, glad you enjoyed!
@@JATCHOYT Totally enjoyed it 🙏
Great Video and good practical analogy explained in simple words :)-
Excellent. Real world advice for real users. Thanks
thankyou so much man. As an upcoming college student I was really confused if 256gb + hard drive would be enough for me or I should go with the costlier versions. Now I am really clear with my choice. thankyou so much
Man you are the best thanks for the help
Great explanation! Very useful.