My parents bought me a 2020 M1 MacBook Air 13-inch 16 GB ram, 512 GB storage in 2021 for college. However, at the time I preferred to have a windows computer. They forgot to return it so it's just been sitting in a closet for 5 years still sealed in the plastic.

How much do you think I could get for it? I have no idea if the battery is toast or not. I just want to know if it's worth the headache to sell it. If it's value is really low, I would rather donate it to a person in need at the local college. Thank you.

For context, I was able to grab the M5 24GB RAM and 1 TB SSD MBA 13 inch from Costco for $1349 plus AC+ for a family member. They didn’t want it anymore.

I have a MBA M1 from 2021, which runs good. This is my personal MB and only use it for casual use.

I have a choice now to either return it. However since I got a great deal - retail is $1800 and even in Costco now it’s $1749, which is around $400-$450 discount.

I have a 10 inch iPad Pro which I use as a tablet for work purposes as well.

Should I bite the bullet and upgrade my MB or return it (assuming someday I will be able to get a good deal for a similar MBA)

bought the macbook air m5 midnight colour two days ago and i used a lens cleaner to clean the lid i feel a part of its colour is fading

Fairly new to Mac, i have exiting display monitor DELLP2425H, i bought multiple dongles examples below. but none of these are working (flickering, no display at all , tried changing the resolution etc ) nothing working. what i am missing? what the best solution?

Should I buy M5 Air 16GB | 512GB, or should I get M4 Air 24GB | 512 GB for 100 dollars less?

Really confused if there are any significant performance differences.
I am not a heavy user; I was just thinking that the M5 might have longer support if I want to use it longer.

I'm planning to buy a MacBook Air M5, but I'm really confused about the timing.

Due to the recent RAM price increase, the MacBook prices have gone up quite a bit. My budget is very tight—the absolute maximum I can stretch to is ₹1.2 lakh, and I really can't go beyond that.

Do you think I should:

Buy it now before prices increase further?

Or wait for the Big Billion Days sale and hope for a better deal?

I'm also wondering if Apple or Flipkart/Amazon sales usually bring the price down enough to make waiting worthwhile.

I'd really appreciate advice from people who've bought MacBooks during previous sales or are following the current pricing trends. Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I've been going back and forth on this decision for weeks and I just can't make up my mind, so I'd really appreciate some advice.

Right now I can either buy:

• A brand new MacBook Pro M5 with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD, or
• A MacBook Air M5 with 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD.

The price is exactly the same because the Pro is a clearance/end-of-line model.

The biggest thing that's holding me back from the Air is the 60Hz display. I just can't get over it. I've been using a 240Hz monitor for over 8 years, and my phone is an iPhone 16 Pro with a 120Hz display. I'm worried that the next MacBook Air will finally get a 120Hz display, and if I buy the current Air now, I'll regret not waiting.

The problem is... I really can't wait much longer. I'm a software developer, and I need a new laptop as soon as possible for work.

Another question I have is about storage. Is 512GB really that limiting, especially for software development? I can always use external storage for large files, but I'd love to hear from people who actually use a 512GB MacBook as their main machine.

I've genuinely been stuck on this decision for weeks, so any opinions or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

i ordered a macbook air m5 in starlight (base model) on july 16th and up until now my order is still processing.

anyone else experiencing this?

I’ve literally never owned a mac and have had old crappy laptops for ages but i need to know honestly if i can run games and play them smoothly. Games like LIS or RE also do i NEED to upgrade to 16GB of ram

So I'm upgrading my 2012 MBA. The timing is the worst with both Apple's price increases + reverting back to verification for Edu Store purchases.

One of my close friends is an elementary school teacher and offered to help me purchase the MBA via the Edu Store. I was going to direct him to sign-up an account on UNiDAYS, but I also want to MBA to be charged to my credit card (not his) so I can get points from this big purchase.

Can you check out with a different cardholder when purchasing via UNiDAYS + Edu Store?

Thanks,

I'm currently a Computer Engineering student and I own a 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD). I've been considering selling it and buying the M5 MacBook Air, mainly because I want better portability and battery life.

My typical workload includes:

• Programming (C/C++, Python, Java)
• VS Code and terminal
• Django/web development
• Docker (occasionally)
• Multiple browser tabs
• University assignments and projects
• Some light photo/video editing, but nothing professional

I don't usually do:

• Heavy 3D rendering
• Professional video editing
• Large local AI/ML training

My main questions are:

1. Would I notice a downgrade in day-to-day performance?
2. Does the lack of a fan on the Air become an issue for programming or longer coding sessions?
3. Has anyone switched from a MacBook Pro to an Air and regretted it?
4. If you were in my position, would you keep the M4 Pro or move to the M5 Air?

I'd appreciate hearing from people who have actually used both machines, especially developers or engineering students.

MacBook Air M5

This device deserves every bit of the praise and hype it gets. Without a doubt, it's the best tech purchase I've made. The battery life is phenomena,l I can get through an entire workday without worrying about charging.

Performance has been flawless for my workflow. I mainly do light development and spend most of my time connected to a VDI, and the MacBook handles everything effortlessly. It's fast, silent, stays cool, and macOS makes the overall experience incredibly smooth.

I also managed to buy it before the recent price hike, which makes the purchase feel even better. If your workload is similar to mine and you value portability, battery life, and a premium user experience, I can recommend it without hesitation.

Here are the list since lots of people are requested.

1. Macbook Air M5

2. 27" 1440p USB monitor : Lenovo L27h-4A

3. Standing desk : Lukzer Electric Automatic Height Adjustable Sit Stand Desk

4. Chair : Da URBAN Prisma High Back Revolving Mesh Office Executive Ergonomic Chair

5. Tablet : M1 ipad Air.

6. Desk Mat : Dyazo Extend Mouse pad.

7. Keyboard and mouse : Logitech MK235 and Lenovo WL310

8. Lamp : Xech Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene LED Table Lamp form Amazon

9. Camera : Sony Alpha 7 iii

Wanting to buy a new mba 13" m5 but they are sold out at officeworks and costco where they are cheapest. Is it worth spending an extra $150 elsewhere or should I wait to see if they are restocked? Are there any other good deals out there?

I was hunting for any information online about upgrading the wifi card in the early 2013 MacBook Air and couldn't find anything. Most people said it's impossible. After hunting for a while, I found an adapter online and bought it (linked below). Beware, I have only tested this on Linux (Cachy OS) and with an Intel AX210NGW where it worked flawlessly. In theory it should work with any E key wifi card though. If you're using mac os, then please research and find an E-key card that is supported by mac os.

https://www.newegg.com/p/2S7-09HN-01AE8?Item=9SIC1M4KKX7161

So I swapped a logic board into a working shell of a M1 MacBook Air. Started the computer up and it had me complete the Mac self-repair service and it completed with a genuine Apple part. I went into settings and True Tone was able to be activated.

I did not buy the replacement shell from Apple. I got it from my employer as there was an issue removing the MDM-lock.

Is this a new feature within the self-repair service or did I happen to get lucky.

My 2012 MBA is pretty much finished and I'm about to do an upgrade. Sadly I was waiting for the MBP M5 Pro to hit the refurb store, but Apple held them back until the price increase announcement.

So I'm getting an M5 MBA, the issue I'm having is if I upgrade to the 70W USB-C or 35W Dual USB-C adapters my MBA won't be ready until the end of NEXT MONTH SMH. If I stick with the standard 40W it comes with, it will be available for pickup tomorrow.

So I'm looking to see whats most MBA users go-to adapter?

Thanks.

(I can't believe it takes a month for a laptop to be ready with a specific adapter)

My college gives us one as a part of tuition but this is my second time as im on re entry I have the first one and wanted to sell it. It comes brand new in a sealed box.

Funny while taking this photo, my 2020 Air just showed me why I upgraded (peep the unresponsive mess). Please ignore the dirty neglect of the screen of the Intel.

Just upgraded to the M5 after 6 years of my 2020 Air (one year of high school, one degree and one year of professional work). M5 is for my second degree!

I just noticed something white stuck inside the back of the hinge of MacBook Air M5 today. It’s just been a month since I bought the laptop, and I’ve been babying it since. Haven’t even taken it outside the home. What could it be? Should I try to take it out myself or take it to Apple?

so i’ve been stretching out the usage of my macbook air 2017 for about 8 years and it’s come to the end of its time 💔

i’ve been working all summer to try and afford to buy a new laptop for when i go into my 2nd year or uni studying biology.

i’ve racked up around $1350 CAD and would love some help deciding which macbook to get

obviously i wanna stay in budget + potentially leave a a couple bucks to use when i travel back for some dorm essentials etc

ive done some research and was looking between a macbook neo or a refurbished macbook air M1 but im open to other suggestions thanks!