Reviews Apple 2020 MacBook Air Laptop M1 Chip, 13” Retina Display, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage, Backlit Keyboard, FaceTime HD Camera, Touch ID. Works with iPhone/iPad; Space Gray
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great battery life, great performance!
Reviewed in the United States ???? on December 6, 2022
Color: Space GrayConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
I believe i've found my unicorn because this particular macbook air still lasts an insane amount of time! Although i don't use it on full brightness, i regulate it a lot. Connecting several devices to it via bluetooth is transparent, but unfortunately, Apple made the macOS more inconvenient to handle in terms of simplicity.
User experience on the macOS is weird, you know as a mac user where things used to be, then you have to relearn some things and it doesn't feel like home, the new normal isn't good so far.
Keyboard is relatively quiet, also, there's the missing keyboard light on this iteration of the macbook air, why did you take (probably) the most useful key from us?! if you're watching a movie you have to literally stop the movie, go through the menu from above and turn off the keyboard lights, or if you're on a presentation and everything is dark, you just turn your screen light down but you can't with your keyboard because you need to actually stop paying attention to the presentation and go through the menu, inconvenient as heck!
I know (and i'm very well aware) that there are some workarounds to change to the keyboard light again using a small software... but that isn't the end-game, the thing is that we shouldn't need an extra software or aditional configuration just to use something the macbook had for, literally, over 10 years!
Speed on this macbook: you don't even feel it... everything is instant, nothing is slow, if something is, it's most likely the software or the website you're on, is that simple! If you're planning on using massive storage, you should use an usb-c one, not an usb-a through usb-c dongle, you will have a bottleneck, that's guaranteed.
I haven't used it on games because that's why i have my pc and xbox for. However, if you're planning on developing software on it, just make sure your libraries fit within 228gb (the half of it is recommended for all ssd's) of storage, if that's gonna be an issue, then go for usb-c massive storage.
Weight isn't a problem, it makes you feel like you're having a premium laptop on your hands, but not enough to make your bag heavier. Construction feels like you own something premium and well-made.
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Dave and Anj
5.0 out of 5 stars Great computer … but help?!
Reviewed in the United States ???? on December 13, 2022
Color: GoldConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
I loooooooive this MacBook but I need a mouse. Can you show me one that is actually the same shade of “gold” … this isn’t really gold. I love it but…I would like a mouse that matches. The touch is wonderful and it’s my weird hand that needs a mouse. Can someone match up this colour correctly?
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M. Twain
5.0 out of 5 stars Insanely fast. 8GB RAM better than Intel: M1 still great for moderate workloads.
Reviewed in the United States ???? on December 11, 2022
Color: SilverConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
This thing is fast -- like 5 times faster than its physically identical Intel predecessor. So fast that it divides users into two ages of computing: pre-M1 and post-M1. 8GB of RAM in M1-land goes a lot, lot, further.
Secure your seat in the post-M1 era with this $800 entry-ticket (and sell all your pre-M1 junk), because this 2020 model is fully modern, mostly holding up to the M2.
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Robert Zacharias
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Laptop for Work and Fun
Reviewed in the United States ???? on December 16, 2022
Color: SilverConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
I’ve been very happy with this MacBook and it’s integration with my my iPhone, iPad and Mac accessories. It’s light weight but feels substantial with the aluminum frame and the keyboard is crisp and responsive for a compact laptop.
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Gelsey
5.0 out of 5 stars Lightning Fast
Reviewed in the United States ???? on December 12, 2022
Color: GoldConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
After hearing good reviews from my sister who has been a MacBook owner for MANY years I decided to scoop this one up when it went on sale. Man am I glad I did. Lightning fast and I know it will last (hopefully) many years to come!
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Jean Carlos Ruiz
5.0 out of 5 stars Nueva y excelente
Reviewed in the United States ???? on December 15, 2022
Color: SilverConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Viene sellado en su caja original y forrado con plástico.
Es una MacBook original nueva
Se puede activar el AppleCare después
El diseño me gusta más que el nuevo MacBook Air que es plano.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Just PERFECT!
Reviewed in the United States ???? on December 4, 2022
Color: GoldConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
I purchased the rose gold color & I’m extremely pleased with my choice. It’s beautiful! It arrived quickly, packaged perfectly & it was an easy setup! I had it up & running in no time. No issues or problems at all. My son has used this same laptop (different color) for the past 4 years of college and it still works perfectly! You truly do get what you pay for! I will always buy Apple products.
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Impetigo
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome notebook computer!
Reviewed in the United States ???? on December 2, 2020
Color: Space GrayConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
I have two MacBook Airs (MBA), a 13" and a 11, both with the previous form factor (the wide, body colored bezel around the screen, 1280x800 resolution) and this new 13" MBA improves upon it in every way (almost) and makes it nearly perfect.
Good:
- SCREEN looks great! 2560x1600 resolution is bright and sharp and looks good with the thin black bezel. I usually don't go above 50% brightness.
- KEYBOARD is good. Some have mentioned that it still sucks, but I find it much better than the older MBAs that I own and better than say, the Magic Keyboard. Even with a thin silicone keyboard cover I find the typing experience to be much better and I can type faster and with fewer mistakes.
- BATTERY LIFE is fantastic. Haven't done any real testing yet and obviously it depends on a lot of factors (wifi usage, video streaming, HD vs 4k video viewing/processing/etc., screen brightness, type of app being used, etc.) but for my usage (mostly web browsing, video viewing on YouTube, accessing VPN for work (Citrix, EPIC), etc., it has been great. Easily tops 10 hours and super impressed so far.
- LOOKS GREAT. Love the newer (I know that the actual exterior design is a few years old by now) design, looks and feels great. Form factor is nice and it is a reasonable weight.
- NO FAN. That's awesome, as it not only stays quiet all the time but you also do not need to worry about blocking any fan vents on the bottom or back of the case while you have it on your lap. Pretty amazing really for a laptop to have no fans.
- PERFORMANCE. It works great so far on what I have used it for, which is not terribly a lot, but it is what it is for a laptop using Apple silicon for the first time. For just day to day use and things like Chrome, Office (Word, Excel), Citirx, EPIC, etc., it has been super smooth and fast. Have not tried gaming yet but do not have high hopes given it is the base model with 7-core GPU. Also, things like start up are noticeably faster with the M1 versus my 2020 iMac 27" (top end) with Intel chips.
- TOUCH ID is great still. Works very fast and the button does not get greasy (which makes it not work well) like the old iPhone home buttons. On the other hand, it should really have Face ID at this point.
- APPLE ECOSYSTEM is great as usual and a real reason to get this MBA. Apple Watch easily unlocks it (so you do not really need Face ID if you have the watch). You can easily send/receive files using AirDrop or cast using AirPlay. And so on and so forth.
- BIG SUR comes preinstalled but you need to update to get 11.0.1.
NOT GOOD:
- WEBCAM still sucks. Still low resolution and just does not look good in FaceTime, Teams, etc. Shame that Apple is so slow to upgrade webcams on the Macs (the 27" iMac FINALLY upgraded to 1080p front cams only a couple months ago... I got one and it looks so much better than this MBA's camera).
- ONLY 2 PORTS. Sad that this thing has only 2 USB-C ports (that cover thunderbolt 3, USB 3.1, charging, DisplayPort). Given that it is used to charge, it leaves only one USB-C port for other use, pretty lame. I wish they had squeezed (I think it would fit) a USB-A port so that I could plug in my wireless mouse USB-A dongle as I have never liked any bluetooth mouse, or at least one more USB-C port.
- NEW TECH (Apple silicon) means the M1-optimized apps are still being rolled out, e.g. Photoshop still not available at release.
- BATTERY still cannot be removed, no surprise here, but means that like all Apple mobile tech it will have a useable lifespan determined at least partly by the non-removable battery. Easier to have an iPhone's battery replaced than a MBA I would imagine but hopefully it maintains a high level of performance for 4 years at the minimum.
OVERALL:
A few negatives (mostly the webcam) but enough significant improvements that this MBA is really a no-brainer for anyone needing a non-power notebook compute, especially if s/he is already in the Apple ecosystem. Love it so far!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this notebook!
Reviewed in the United States ???? on September 24, 2022
Color: GoldConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
I recently migrated to Apple after many years using a wide variety of PCs running Windows or Linux. I decided to make that move after Apple's introduction of the M1 processor, which has been proven to be an excellent hardware platform. Now. of course, the M2 has been released, but, depending on your needs, the 2020 Macbook Air with the M1 will save you some money while still delivering outstanding performance and some of the most attractively and perfectly manufactured hardware. You can search the Internet for professional reviews of the Macbook Air, but I feel confident you'll find plenty to verify what I'm saying.
The Retina display is beautiful. The sound system is superior to any other laptop I have owned or used. The battery holds up all day under typical use, and I can verify that the battery holds its charge well for at least a week while the notebook is powered off. The Apple OS (Monterey) is smooth and fast, and I was able to learn my way around in it quickly. When you need help, a Google search will yield tons of tips quickly, or you can avail yourself of Apple support.
I will say that the Air is a little short on USB ports, lacks a built-in card slot, and, of course, is not equipped with a touchscreen. However, I have run a USB hub from one of the two Thunderbolt ports, and there seems to be enough power to support my flash drives and card readers...even a portable DVD-burner. As far as a touchscreen goes, I have that on a Dell laptop I run Linux on, but I never use it...guess I'm a mouse or touchpad guy.
The aluminum housing is beautifully machined and finished, the keyboard has a very nice touch, the battery seems to charge quickly, and the Air is light at under 3 lbs.
One last thing! I have been a heavy user of both Google and Microsoft services, and I have found that Apple provides ample support for integrating those services into the Mac environment. I run Google's Backup and Sync and Microsoft's OneDrive with no problems. My AVG subscription allows me to use my antivirus software on both Mac OS and Windows machines.
I have no regrets for this purchase. Actually, the Air was my 3rd M1 Mac. I also have an iMac and a Mac Mini. They all work together very well!
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Javier Morejon Chavez
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente calidad
Reviewed in the United States ???? on December 14, 2022
Color: Space GrayConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Muy buen producto. Excelente calidad audio sonido y gráficos, perfecta laptop para estudiante , para jugar sólo juegos para Mac , por lo demás perfecta
4.0 out of 5 stars Very lightweight, good speed, but NOT gold at all
Reviewed in the United States ???? on December 8, 2022
Color: GoldConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Updated review with more detail [after 2 weeks]. ** See additional note re color.
I switched to Mac 11 years ago, and for that entire period, I had the same laptop, a Macbook Pro, late-2011 model. After the initial adjustment, it has been a great laptop for all of these years. I used it for school, work, online browsing, a few applications, and streaming videos. I have never gamed on my 2011 laptop. Of course, it slowed down considerably after several years, and software and hardware updates can only help so much with an older model. So, I finally decided to purchase a new laptop, and based on my research on recent macbook models, the price and value was right on this 2020 Macbook Air.
GENERAL FEATURES: Switching from a Pro to an Air model is weird at first because the Air is SO thin and lightweight. It has an extremely slim profile. I have to be extra careful when I grab the laptop to move to another room. Like other reviewers have said, the screen extends almost to the edge with minimal bezel, which also means very minimal border, so you are getting a "larger" screen. I did not mind the thick bezel black border on my pro and have been used to it for so long, but I took for granted that it actually provided a lot of protection for my screen. The macbook air has almost no bezel, which in my opinion, is not ideal. Let's hope it doesn't drop or get off balance because there is basically no protection for the screen. My older macbook pro has fallen a few times on it's corner or edge in 11 years and been fine, aside from minor cosmetic damage. But the larger edge and bezel came in really handy on the macbook pro when it lost balance and fell off the counter several years ago, but I quickly saved it by grabbing it by the screen and significantly reducing the impact when it landed [luckily not on hard floor]. Obviously not an ideal way to grab it, but it was a necessary save in that moment. The only damage was cracks through the top of my screen from the pressure of my palm, and some minor dent in the bottom of the laptop. Cosmetic damage, but thankfully did not effect the screen light, LCD, or anything else. I do not think the macbook air would survive this, especially how the screen is built.
BATTERY: Upon opening the box, the battery life was already pretty high, and I decided not to charge it until the battery decreased to around 10-15%. I was still using my original macbook during the day for work, and the new macbook air during the evening for mostly online use and going through all of the system preferences and settings, and watching youtube in the background. Keeping that limited use in mind, I did not need to charge it for maybe 1 week. Great battery life thus far. I will likely be shifting to use this macbook air for work soon, in order to take advantage of the current OS, higher ram, and M1 chip, especially because I connect to virtual servers, which can take a toll on the ram and processor.
SPEED/PORTS/BLUETOOTH: Compared to an older model pro, it has good speeds so far. I already knew that the number of ports have been reduced significantly, and that air has less ports than a pro anyway, so I purchased a thunderbolt adapter and a USB hub in advance to take care of that issue. So far, the thunderbolt adapter works fine to connect the macbook air to my Thunderbolt Display monitor. The bluetooth was able to connect to my ear buds, although pairing did take a bit longer than I expected. The bluetooth preferences do seem to be less detailed/less options than my previous macbook pro.
CHARGER: ** In my opinion, the previous magnetic chargers were superior to the current ones. They attached via magnet, the indicator light was red while charging, and green when fully charged. Easy and convenient. The mag-safe charger on this computer requires an additional push to be plugged in fully. This is just like most electronic devices, so it is not a bad feature, just requires an adjustment. It is probably safer for the computer and prevents it from easily coming unplugged. However, there is no indicator light, so you can't tell that it is plugged in and successfully charging unless you look at the battery status in the menu bar, and you also cannot see when it is finished charging just at a glance. You cannot confirm when the laptop is closed or on lock screen. You have to open the laptop, log in, and then check. Big bummer. **
MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES: My previous macbook had a great feature: check the battery life at a glance with a quick push of a button while the laptop is still closed. After some additional research, I realized that apple removed the battery light indicator on the macbook pros many years ago, and that airs never had this feature. Big bummer. There is no way to check the battery life on this model without opening the laptop AND logging in, as the battery status in the menu bar on lock screen only shows the icon, but won't show you the percentage until you log in. Not ideal at all.
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Quick review for recently purchased product [during Black Friday]. I will update with a more detailed review once I have used it for a longer period.
***** Important Note: If you are on the fence about purchasing the "gold," don't get it. I had a silver MacBook Pro for many years, and I went back and forth for several days about the gold, especially after reading recent reviews and viewing customer images on multiple retailers that said the gold is closer to rose gold. I would disagree and say that the color is actually better described as dark blush pink or dark a reddish-mauve. Definitely not the look I wanted to have, and I regret not purchasing the staple silver, especially as I keep my electronics for many years beyond the 'normal time.' It would be a hassle and a lot of money to purchase the silver instead, since we cannot exchange in-store.
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Sandra
4.0 out of 5 stars Good computer for the money
Reviewed in the United States ???? on December 9, 2022
Color: Space GrayConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
I had an old MacBook Air that was having problems. I didn't want to break the bank replacing it so I got this 2020 model. I was a wary of buying a computer online, but it arrived well packed and in pristine condition. The set up was easy. But a warning: when Apple says it's easy to migrate data from your old Mac to a new Mac over your residential wifi, don't believe them! To do it in a reasonable amount of time, you'll need to buy a Thunderbolt 4 and a type c connector dongle, so be prepared in advance. There's no ethernet port in this model and using residential wifi to migrate data is an exercise in frustration (would take 30+ hours). Other than that, I've had no significant issues so far. Battery life is very good.
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Docnoq
4.0 out of 5 stars Solid laptop
Reviewed in the United States ???? on October 28, 2022
Color: Space GrayConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Even in 2022, this laptop is a solid choice. As can be expected from Apple, the build quality feels premium. It is lightweight yet sturdy and the hinge feels great as well. I can open the screen to any angle I want without worrying about it feeling flimsy. Coming from an older, heavier laptop with loud fans, I appreciate the fanless design of this MacBook immensely as I never have to feel like I am disturbing anyone with loud fans.
The battery life is another area where this laptop excels. The battery can easily last a full day of normal use, so I do not have to constantly look around for outlets to keep it charged.
Gaming wise, it could perform better. It can handle some light games, but don't expect to be playing any of the newer demanding games on it. It doesn't have a dedicated video card or anything, but I knew that going in.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good laptop and amazing delivery
Reviewed in the United States ???? on October 16, 2022
Color: Space GrayConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Got this as a gift during prime day sale. It came very promptly. I also live in an apartment complex and have a special kiosk system for packages. It's nice when I am out of town which I was when the package came. It came earlier than expected. I don't usually use the kiosk but they left it in there for me all securely. Laptop works great. The gift was a success as well! The only thing is that the camera could be better. My boyfriend needed a laptop due to his Lenovo shutting down and a nice camera (his old one stopped working) to confirm his identity for online tests. He tested it out and it was pretty blurry for a pricey laptop which is why I give this 4 stars instead of 5.
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Cork Fork
4.0 out of 5 stars Takes a bit to get used to
Reviewed in the United States ???? on December 6, 2022
Color: SilverConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Purchased this primarily for video editing, never used a MacBook before however I had experience with their pro iPads and phones. Coming from windows it did take some getting used to, but overall enjoying the video editing aspect.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Screen came with bubbles!
Reviewed in the United States ???? on November 14, 2022
Color: Space GrayConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
I love the operating system on this here Mac but for the price paid, the screen shouldn't had any bubbles at all. I notice the bubbles in the screen once I turned it off. I didn't notice it at first because when I took it out the package and opened it up, the computer automatically comes on. Therefore, given the high resolution of the screen I wasn't aware until turning it off.
Hopefully I'll get a response from the seller...
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Beth Meeker
4.0 out of 5 stars Great…
Reviewed in the United States ???? on November 4, 2022
Color: GoldConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Great dependable computer bought for my niece who is a junior in high school and wanted a computer that will go to college with her
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MOJOPET
4.0 out of 5 stars Purchased for my niece, not my cup of tea
Reviewed in the United States ???? on October 7, 2022
Color: Space GrayConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Decent laoptop but PCs offer greater functionality for the $1K+ price tag. Performance and speed average when considering the price.
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4.0 out of 5 stars MAC
Reviewed in the United States ???? on October 2, 2022
Color: GoldConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Perfect size to carry anywhere! I love this small laptop. The screen quality is great and touch screen is easy to use!
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Stewart N. Grant
4.0 out of 5 stars It's a Mac
Reviewed in the United States ???? on May 12, 2022
Color: GoldConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
I bought this for my wife as I am a PC guy and this is a first impression review. Like all things Apple, it is nice to look at with a sleek design and the screen that is sharp and clear. I always read the negative reviews and a lot of folks complained there were no USB ports. This isn't entirely true, it says it comes with 2 USB C ports and it does. A simple thumb adapter ($5) is all you need to use a regular USB device. HOWEVER, I was expected an SD card slot that is not there. That was disappointing but, again, an adapter can solve that. My wife loved the fact that almost as soon as she connected to our network, it almost instantly transferred everything from her phone and 10 year old MacBook. So far, she is pleased with this purchase. Additional items needed: Clear protective cover and screen protector $16, adapters $10, MS Office Home for Mac, $149.
3.0 out of 5 stars Poorly made and easy to break
Reviewed in the United States ???? on November 27, 2022
Color: Space GrayConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
It’s a standard Mac, there are no bells and whistles. If you’ve owned a Mac of any kind before, there’s nothing new here.
It’s about 15% faster than the Intel version, however on some apps it might be slower or exactly the same.
The Retina screen sort of works but only on apps that support Retina. Otherwise, it scales back to 1440x900.
The build quality is not very good and it’s easy to break.
I had mine for 5 days and the keyboard keys stopped working, or work intermittently.
Also, it does not use MagSafe, so there’s a possibility you can knock your MacBook Air by tripping on the charging cable.
It also doesn’t support USB-A, so you’ll have to buy an adapter.
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R. Bagley
3.0 out of 5 stars Do not buy from here!!!
Reviewed in the United States ???? on November 18, 2022
Color: SilverConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
This is a great product, but don’t buy from them because I did and some of the keys don’t press in all the way. It still inputs but you have to press a few times and it’s annoying for a $1,000 computer. In conclusion I think you should buy just do it though Apple directly. And maybe this isn’t even the best option for you there are tons of cheap chromebooks and stuff that might be better.
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Chief
3.0 out of 5 stars Not a easy to use or set up computer
Reviewed in the United States ???? on December 7, 2022
Color: Space GrayConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Heard Mac was different but how is unreal nothing your use to doing is easy to find on this system. Be sure you can operate it I could not sent it back for normal laptop.
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SNhan
3.0 out of 5 stars Perfect size, Battery only lasts 6-8 hours if using all day.
Reviewed in the United States ???? on November 2, 2022
Color: GoldConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
The screen quality is very clear. I don’t have the touchscreen ability; I thought it was included in this model. I only have the option for fingerprint passwords. The battery life is about 6-8 hours before it needs a charge. After about six hours, the battery seems to decrease quickly. I am only using the basic features, no gaming or any advanced programs. It does not have the 18 hours as suggested; that is very disappointing, As now I have to carry a charger in the event the battery decreases significantly.
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Adam Liddick
3.0 out of 5 stars Good, just not for me
Reviewed in the United States ???? on October 5, 2022
Color: GoldConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
I decided to take a chance with MacOS and the at the time of purchase discounted Macbook Air. At first, I liked it a lot and was very impressed. However, over time, I quickly grew to dislike how strict MacOS is with installing things like an overbearing parent. While I personally didn't find this to be the laptop of choice, I cannot deny the excellent screen, insane battery life and great keyboard. The usage of the Macbook Air is too limited for what I use computers for, but for people with more basic needs or that use productivity apps constantly, it's an excellent selection. It just wasn't the all-rounded I had hoped it would be.
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Nathan Slater
3.0 out of 5 stars Got duped. Nice work apple.
Reviewed in the United States ???? on October 29, 2022
Color: SilverConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Nothing wrong with the system, but it took more than 2 weeks to arrive, and in the process, the M2 dropped in price. So I'll return this and get the M2. A waste of my time when I could have used it most. The wait was really disappointing.
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Nicky Pfaff
3.0 out of 5 stars Fast for CERTAIN things
Reviewed in the United States ???? on April 6, 2022
Color: Space GrayConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
So forget about all the other reviews. This is the skinny from a higher learning teacher: Is it fast? Yes. If you are browsing the web, watching videos, etc. It’s faster than my MSI with 16gb ram and RTX 2060 video card. Is it silent? YES. It’s the whole reason I bought it, so good for me. How is rendering audio or video? Good, BUT…My iMac 5k from 2017 with 4gb of video ram is faster with the few renderings I have done. The following is what surprised me (especially after reading all the fab reviews of battery): I put my Mac Air on sleep mode when I shut it down. Didn’t use it for a couple days, came back to get it and the battery was completely dead. Zero! I was VERY surprised. I can always leave an MSI, Lenovo, HP, on sleep mode for a week or more. Those are the things I have experienced in my first week. Hope it helps.
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M. Barbetta
3.0 out of 5 stars GreatComputer, but be warned ....
Reviewed in the United States ???? on December 3, 2020
Color: SilverConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Lightweight, blazing fast, easy to use, battery life is incredible with the new Apple M1 chip. A typical Great Apple product.
However, there is only a Thunderbolt port, so you now have to go out and buy a cable to convert USB to thunderbolt (if you want to use a backup hard drive) or other USB items, AND, I had to buy yet another cable to sync my phone's lightning port to the thunderbolt port on the computer. Total $56.
I LOVE Apple product, and worked for them in my caerer, but I would wait on buying this version until the software for it has been developed.
UPDATE: After several months of using this computer, I have have found several things of concern:
1. my notification center keeps disappearing, despite my constant reinstalling the widgets.
2. my computer's calendar, reminders, and photo stream do not sync with my IOS devices (iPhone & iPad).
If I add an item to calendar on my phone, it will appear on my mac but not vice versa.
Reminders will not sync regardless of which device I originate the item on.
I have contacted Apple support on all these issues and they cannot solve the problem.
IT APPEARS THAT THE BUGS HAVE NOT BEEN WORKED OUT, YET. THINGS ARE MADDENINGLY CLUNKY!
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Damon mosier
3.0 out of 5 stars Fast, but no iTunes and no streaming apps?!?!?!
Reviewed in the United States ???? on June 26, 2022
Color: SilverConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
I have buyers regret now. I bought this to update from my old Mac Pro and was hoping I could get some streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu, etc and none of that is available. I use my laptop for movies and TV while traveling. No CD drive and none of the aforementioned items make this laptop basically useless to me
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Allen Hahm
3.0 out of 5 stars Where are the ports? My logo is a decal
Reviewed in the United States ???? on March 13, 2022
Color: GoldConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Like the updated M1 processor. Like the extra memory. Don't like the "Left outs". No lighted apple logo on the cover. It was replaced by a mirror like decal. (Cheap) Don't like the lack of ports. No HCMI, no SDHC memory slot for you camera memory chip, you need to buy adaptor for USBC and there are only 2 on the left none on the right only a 3.5 mm audio jack. In addition when charging the unit there is no indication, no light no sound, nothing that lets you know it is charging.
Cheap, cheap cheap....shame on you Apple.
2.0 out of 5 stars Poor construction for long life of equipment. Flicker with 4K
Reviewed in the United States ???? on March 7, 2021
Color: GoldConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Buying into the Apple ecosystem should only be done to make products for the ecosystem which will make the user money, but, do not make them a critical part of your workflow. They are too expensive for that. Apple just does not make good computers. Yes, they make a OK operating system, but they make computers that cannot be repaired by taking out the ssd or ram sticks and putting new ones in.
You can't just go and buy the parts to fix your Mac computers when they break. The MacBook Air is no exception to this. The SSD is solider to the motherboard. Likewise the RAM. Now, if that were the only problem, well -- one would be able to get someone skilled to replace these broken pieces after Apple stop warranty coverage -- maybe. But, they don't even allow the suppliers of these chips to supply them to the public. So, once the warranty is. up -- you will not be able to get spare parts for the computer. Needless to say, this is a major flaw in Apple products -- of which it is no exception for this MacBook Air. (Oh, and if they start allowing suppliers to supply, but, lock down with crypto keys to a particular machine we just have even more e-waste.)
Also, this computer flickers with a 4K output. The MacBook Air has screen flicker with an external monitor using the HooToo dock that I've used with an Intel MacBook Pro which is a few years old. This is unacceptable. Apple's response to the sometimes frying the computer for using USB-C docks that work with other computers is an example of the poorly built computer they are pushing.
Though poorly engineered in terms of video, ssd, and RAM. It is a wonderful typing experience when using the laptop keyboard. If you are willing to let that guide you, then, the computer may be worth it if you are willing to set aside another grand when ssd fails or you plug in the wrong dock to drive an external monitor even though someone else just had their Intel Mac plugged in and worked just fine. (Supposedly Apple fix this with an OS update -- good for them.)
Even though I dislike the Mac, it is better than most laptops -- because it is quiet since it has no fan. Would I buy one again? Perhaps -- it is a question of whether I think the market exists for me to make money off of it.
The good things:
Keyboard, touchpad, Built-In Screen, Build-In Speakers, Drives External Audio better than Microsoft Windows, and the Operating System is less cluttered than is Windows. Also, comes with a Spreadsheet, Word Processor, Presentation Program -- now, it is better just to use something really Libre -- like LibreOffice. But, it is kind of nice the table steaks are included -- unlike for Microsoft Windows.
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R. Todish
2.0 out of 5 stars The worst Mac I’ve ever owned
Reviewed in the United States ???? on June 1, 2022
Color: GoldConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
I’ve owned Mac’s for over 25 years and this is the worst I’ve ever owned. First off, the mouse buttons are a new horrible design that often do not recognize mouse clicks. Clicking this mouse is the worst experience I’ve ever had on any computer before. My previous 2018 Mac was much better in so many ways.
Also i hate that this new Mac only has 2 ports both being USB-c. One is used to charge which means you only have a single USB-c port for use. Another huge downgrade.
Also this Mac has the fancy new fingerprint scanner unlock and yet it forces me to re-enter my password constantly. So what is the point of a fingerprint scanner if i still need to re-enter my password 80% of the time?
The keyboard also feels cheap and is very uncomfortable to use, another downgrade from my 2018 Mac. Literally this thing feels like a massive downgrade in nearly every way.
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Fred
2.0 out of 5 stars Keyboard got crazy
Reviewed in the United States ???? on July 18, 2022
Color: GoldConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
After a month of usage, the keyboard does not respond accurately, it repeats different keys and numbers. The delete key sometimes work sometimes it does not. I tried refreshing and it did not work. I had to send it get checked to see what the problem is. I think is hardware. Bad luck! If you can, pay international warranty coverage.
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Maddy
2.0 out of 5 stars Horrible chemical -and mildewy smell
Reviewed in the United States ???? on October 31, 2022
Color: GoldConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Smells so badly I have to return it.
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Fahmy
2.0 out of 5 stars Familiar MacBook experience with beautiful screen but limited functionality
Reviewed in the United States ???? on April 6, 2022
Color: SilverConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
This might be one of the best MacBooks currently in the market, but it has limited functionality compared to Windows PCs and even certain Chromebook features. The MacBook Air has a beautiful screen but no touchscreen support. It also has an excellent trackpad. However, the MacBook doesn't allow you to perform certain basic features without paying for additional software to access them. For example, you can't snap multiple windows next to each other as you simply would on Windows PCs and Chromebooks.
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Laura Peticca
2.0 out of 5 stars Completely unacceptable webcam for a $1000 computer
Reviewed in the United States ???? on February 2, 2022
Color: Space GrayConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
The video quality is extremely poor, I have a Macbook Air from a previous employer without this issue. But the camera is extremely grainy and unfocused. Returning since most of my work is giving video presentations.
Update: the camera somehow got better after a few days of use, I have no idea what happened. But a month of having this, it's getting glitchy. The processing speed is not the same and has a lot of lags.
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2.0 out of 5 stars The Real Deal
Reviewed in the United States ???? on September 23, 2021
Color: GoldConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
This is a Mac. I like the products, but this little Mac could not do what I needed. I returned the product, it has been received at the warehouse but my money is still not returned. I the computer for 2 days and then Insent back. Please refund my money.
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Phil Montalvo
2.0 out of 5 stars New Chip Is Problematic
Reviewed in the United States ???? on February 17, 2021
Color: Space GrayConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Waiting for credit from Amazon on return via UPS. We were unable to have this laptop work with Zoom no audio or video and it was unstable with the Google Chrome browser. My son is a software engineer for a San Francisco Social media company and he thinks that this new processing chip being used by Apple is problematic.
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Sophie Kidian
2.0 out of 5 stars APPLE SUPPORT IS THE WORST!
Reviewed in the United States ???? on January 13, 2021
Color: GoldConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Their support staff created more problems than I could ever have and i have wasted at least 20 hours on hold and trying to get Apple to set up my new MAC and I still cannot use this computer. I am seriously thinking to send back and hoping I can!
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2.0 out of 5 stars MY COMPUTER SCREEN FLICKERS AND ITS VEEEEEEEEEERY ANNOYING
Reviewed in the United States ???? on June 27, 2021
Color: Space GrayConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
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Good evening. I purchased a brand new computer in March with the hope that i would be using a system trouble free. To my surprize not many days after... i notice the screen start flickering. I would would like this to be attended to ASAP as this is the only gadget for school work.
1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the hype?
Reviewed in the United States ???? on November 29, 2022
Color: Space GrayConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
So far I’m unimpressed. First off, I got it set up and updated and I find out every app I want to download isn’t available for mac, if you were hoping to download Netflix, YouTube, Facebook or Spotify, keep looking. This isn’t the device for you. I no longer have to imagine what it’s like to pay over $1000 for something that does less than a $200 Samsung chrome book because at least on that chromebook I can download the apps I want. but if you want spammy apps like “friendly streaming browser”, “pocket tube for safari” or “master for YouTube” instead of just getting the app you want, be my guest.
i was so excited to get this computer, now that I have it I’m just real disappointed. Probably gonna return and get my money back. Aside from the fact that you can’t download anything you actually want. The picture quality and speakers are nice.
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Jeff Wilhide
1.0 out of 5 stars Defective. Keeps crashing with a pink screen.
Reviewed in the United States ???? on November 29, 2022
Color: SilverConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
This review is for a brand new Apple MacBook Air with Apple’s M1 processor. I got it here on Amazon for $200 less than what they sell for on Apple’s website. I bought it to replace my 10 year old MacBook Pro that has performed flawlessly. Unfortunately this new MacBook Air was defective from the start. It would crash frequently with this weird pink screen of death. It would come back up with a MacOS kernel panic log. I would also get the spinning beach ball. And it would randomly reboot itself, even when I wasn’t using it. We can only speculate on why this MacBook Air was such a good deal. Returning it for a refund was not easy and required a phone call to Amazon then a scheduled pickup from my home with an adult.
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DJ Faust
1.0 out of 5 stars Best MacBook I have owned
Reviewed in the United States ???? on November 29, 2022
Color: Space GrayConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
I've chewed through 2 MacBook Pros in the last 12 years but this MacBook Air is the best out-of-the-box laptop yet. The keyboard is amazing. The track pad is indescribably good--they've always been good but...damn. The Activity Monitor is back and it's a icon on the dock. Yay!
Also, Amazon knocked it out of the park. I ordered free shipping on Friday and received on Monday morning before I left for work. Everything was well packaged. 5 stars for Amazon on this one. It's nice to be able to say something nice about them for a change. :)
Damn. I forgot to add that Apple is a corporation that fluffs totalitarian dictatorships and actively engages in slave labor and censorship. All is good in lefty bubble world, right?
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1.0 out of 5 stars It was alemon, return process is pain
Reviewed in the United States ???? on December 9, 2022
Color: GoldConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Laptop worked for a couple of days and then promptly failed. Battery completely died (stopped holding charge) and power supply also failed! I had to go to an Apple store to power it back up and wipe it out to return it. Worst thing about this experience is the return policy; my only option is UPS pickup. I have been staying home all day for 4 days but UPS has not shown up. Amazon support is also a joke.
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Doug Peters
1.0 out of 5 stars Too Tiny
Reviewed in the United States ???? on October 17, 2022
Color: GoldConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
I purchased this for my wife figuring that professionals are fine working with 13-inch MacBook Pros and she only needed the Air, base package, which we received in such a tiny box that we didn't dare open it up because it was so incredibly tiny that whatever was inside had to be minuscule and our older, more experienced, tired eyes could not have dealt with such a toy. I sent it back unopened today. Still not sure there was a MacBook Air in there, it was so miniature in size.
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Sabrena
1.0 out of 5 stars Used smelled bad
Reviewed in the United States ???? on November 13, 2022
Color: GoldConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Got the MacBook and when I unboxed it I was hit by an overwhelming smell of mold. I had to put the box outside. Then when I set up my daughter’s iCloud someone’s notes were in the computer. It’s obviously used, but I could not find anywhere in the description that said used.
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Nicole S.
1.0 out of 5 stars UPDATE: battery died in 14 months
Reviewed in the United States ???? on June 7, 2022
Color: GoldConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
UPDATE: the battery is not dead - the motherboard is.
The computer worked fine for 14 months and then the battery died. Wouldn't charge, wouldn't hold a charge while plugged in. I took it to the Apple store where they told me it would be $428 to fix the problem (I bought a replacement Microsoft laptop for less than that). They wanted me to complain to Amazon for selling me a dud when I was talking to them about fixing it. Bad customer service, don't stand behind their product, and I won't be buying a Mac again as it just turned out to be a $1000 paperweight.
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KimberMcC
1.0 out of 5 stars This Is Apple?
Reviewed in the United States ???? on November 7, 2022
Color: GoldConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Shockingly substandard quality. It's very, very slow to respond. For THAT reason alone, it's getting returned, not because the box it came in smells musty like it's been sitting in a wet basement for years.
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Torchwood
1.0 out of 5 stars RELEASED TOO SOON
Reviewed in the United States ???? on December 8, 2020
Color: Space GrayConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
Looked forward to this new MacBook Air. Loved the Magic Keyboard, but everything else seems half-baked Apple.
I didn't know enough to immerse myself in the (hard-to-find) Essentials Manual before touching the FORCE touchpad. Took a long time that to realize that "force" really meant FORCE (as in "smash it down" ) There is a System Preferences bypass, but I got embroiled in a DARK MODE display (black screen), missing cursor, and of course loss of Intel-chip based favorite apps which all took precedence over trying to find and read a possible Manual. Help menu did not help..
I tried, I really did. Apple Support suggested and helped for 2 days, with hours spent trying over & over to erase, then Reinstall Big Sur software, but 2 hours loading (for each of dozens of tries), then "An error occurred preparing this update. Please try again."was too much, over and over. This software is not ready for primetime. Looking forward to AIR's next iteration.
Meanwhile, I must be content with my older MacBook Pro, while MacBoo Air is returned: "rest in peace".
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AsH ER
1.0 out of 5 stars i have been trying to get support for macbook air which i buy from amazon online store but
Reviewed in the United States ???? on December 10, 2022
Color: Space GrayConfiguration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
screen cracked while trying to lift up from bed holding its upper part of screen becuz it wasnt instal properly later i realize there was wode gap between screenglass and outer part of macbook
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