MacBook 2019 thread
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Apparently the thermals are improved due to better TIM and some clever undervolting that occurs in MacOS.
If you run a different OS (e.g. bootcamp), then you'll see throttling and higher temps.
Still an impressive improvement in thermal performance compared to last gen.
If you run a different OS (e.g. bootcamp), then you'll see throttling and higher temps.
Still an impressive improvement in thermal performance compared to last gen.
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Correct, funny how apple got bored of waiting on intel and just started messing with the cpu power themselves! lol
More updates from Apple today.
1) 12 inch macbook discontinued
Sorry @Feek
2) The pre retina air has also been axed but I doubt that will be missed.
3) The post retina air is getting true tone display technology
4) Base model MBP's now have the touch bar
https://www.theverge.com/circuitbre...pro-air-updates-true-tone-processor-touch-bar
https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/9/20687417/apple-discontinues-12-inch-macbook
1) 12 inch macbook discontinued
Sorry @Feek 2) The pre retina air has also been axed but I doubt that will be missed.
3) The post retina air is getting true tone display technology
4) Base model MBP's now have the touch bar
https://www.theverge.com/circuitbre...pro-air-updates-true-tone-processor-touch-bar
https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/9/20687417/apple-discontinues-12-inch-macbook
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I'm not too surprised but it is a little disappointing. I guess I'll be holding onto this one until it falls apart.1) 12 inch macbook discontinued
I am actually using it more and more on my updated work Mac. Specifically the Mail recipient suggestions for emails, I've setup some iTerm shortcuts and various options for apps.
I can safely say I get way more use out of it than I would Function keys.
Soldato
Just for anyone that maybe considering purchasing the MacBook Air 2019 with TrueTone display.
If you’re not bothered about TrueTone, the MacBook Air 2018 has been added to the refurb store with savings of £150 or £180 depending on spec.
If you’re not bothered about TrueTone, the MacBook Air 2018 has been added to the refurb store with savings of £150 or £180 depending on spec.
Just looked at the Air pricing and I’m just baffled how Apple can justify:
£200 to go from a 128gb ssd to 256gb ssd when a 1tb NVME drive can be had for under £150.
£180 to go from 8gb to 16gb RAM
The price really seriously pushing it for the hardware especially when they are skimping so much on the RAM and storage and asking so much for upgrades.
I could probably swallow £1,100 for the base machine if it had 16gb Ram and at least 256gb SSD but that spec is £1,500
and it’s still just a dual core CPU.
I’m certainly beating the same old drum but this is getting silly.
£200 to go from a 128gb ssd to 256gb ssd when a 1tb NVME drive can be had for under £150.
£180 to go from 8gb to 16gb RAM
The price really seriously pushing it for the hardware especially when they are skimping so much on the RAM and storage and asking so much for upgrades.
I could probably swallow £1,100 for the base machine if it had 16gb Ram and at least 256gb SSD but that spec is £1,500
and it’s still just a dual core CPU. I’m certainly beating the same old drum but this is getting silly.
Caporegime
Just looked at the Air pricing and I’m just baffled how Apple can justify:
£200 to go from a 128gb ssd to 256gb ssd when a 1tb NVME drive can be had for under £150.
£180 to go from 8gb to 16gb RAM
The price really seriously pushing it for the hardware especially when they are skimping so much on the RAM and storage and asking so much for upgrades.
I could probably swallow £1,100 for the base machine if it had 16gb Ram and at least 256gb SSD but that spec is £1,500
I’m certainly beating the same old drum but this is getting silly.
Yea it's pretty crazy, but at least the resale values are pretty decent.
That’s true, I looked at the new 13” MBPs after I posted. I’m more lost as to why the Air even exists now. For an extra £200 you get a quad core, Touch Bar in a slightly thicker at one end enclosure.
Really the low end 13” MBP should be positioned where the Air is.
Really the low end 13” MBP should be positioned where the Air is.
Caporegime
The new 13" MBP base spec does seem like a no brainer compared to the Air. I'm just not sure how well a 1.4Ghz Quad will perform, that's a pretty low base speed.
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That's Apple's core business model though isn't it - Beautiful pretty machines, dated low specs, high price....
1.6GHz dual core
8GB DDR3
120GB SSD
.............£1099!!! Just wow
Soldato
I resisted it at first but I'm now on my second machine with it and find it fantastic.
Soldato
Apple’s RAM and SSD pricing is still ridiculous, 32GB of DDR4 is like £120-£130, no idea how they can justify their prices.
Spotted that Apple are selling the base 2018 Air for £850, refurb. What's performance like on them? I'm currently running a base early 2011 pro (i5, 4GB ram, although I inserted an SSD) so assume I'd notice some improvement, but to what extent?
Presumably it can run things like Football Manager? Just nothing very graphical? How is it in day to day use?
Presumably it can run things like Football Manager? Just nothing very graphical? How is it in day to day use?
I thought the 2018 Air was a pain in the backside to use, and returned it. You can see my run through of it here.
Yeah, you're probably right. Microsoft have their 256gb Surface Laptop 2 for £950 at the moment, tempted by that but no USB C is frustrating (as is Windows). Think I may continue the waiting game, or just bite the bullet and get the new base MBP (but 128gb is gallingly low for that price)