Apple MacBook Air (2020) 8GB/256GB M1 7 Core Gold MGND3D/A
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You can use the Apple MacBook Air (2020) 8GB/256GB M1 7-core Gold MGND3D/A the entire day without charging it. It has an 18-hour battery life. The energy-efficient Apple M1 chip is more powerful than an Intel processor. You can effortlessly work with demanding programs, like Final Cut Pro. At the same time, you use applications such as Apple Pages, and listen to music on Spotify. Your MacBook won't even slow down when you're multitasking. Do you use the MacBook in other places than your house? No problem. You can comfortably take the MacBook with you wherever you go, since it only weighs 1.29kg. The TrueTone Retina screen adjusts to the ambient light, so you'll always see clear and true-to-life colors.
Screen size | 13,3 inches | |
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Processor | Apple M1 chip | |
Internal RAM | 8 GB | |
Total storage capacity | 256 GB | |
Video card | Apple M1 chip | |
Recommended for use | Business use, Internet, email, and text processing, On the go, School, Streaming movies and series | |
Panel type | IPS panel | |
Screen quality: laptops | High-end |
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I have used Windows laptops for years. My previous one was a pretty big six-year-old thing that weighed about five kilos with a charger. It was a gaming beast (for the time). But in the long run I wanted something more compact, lighter and, above all, faster.
After months of browsing YouTube and reading tech reviews, I finally settled on the Macbook Air M1, not the Pro. But the Air! In my opinion, the difference in performance compared to the Pro is really too small to justify the additional price. The screen is just as nice (100 nits less in brightness), the pro has better speakers and microphones (both don't bother me since I have to put on headphones for my work). And the Pro has the touchbar, which I personally don't see any added value in ;)
Compiling code is incredibly fast on the Air. I am a software developer myself and I noticed with my old laptop that it could no longer keep up. Even the Air can be used for coding without any problems, which I personally think is a step forward compared to the older Airs with Intel processor. The Air starts up very quickly and has a great battery life of about twelve hours. I can just sit on the couch with this thing in the evening after I've worked for a day.
I also think the design is a bit on the older side. It is a lot more modern than my old laptop so I have no complaints. But for people who have been running Macs for years, it's probably still too much of the same.
I personally like the fact that there is no fan in the Air. Because the SoC in the device is passively cooled, you will not be bothered by the fact that your laptop takes off when, for example, you run Microsoft Teams together with other software on your laptop. I've never been so quiet in my room, all I hear is the noise from outside. I think that alone is a real plus.
It is also still possible to run old applications made for Intel Macs through a software layer called Rosetta 2. You will lose a little bit of performance and interfaces will run slightly slower. But at the moment developers are busy transferring their software to M1 Macbooks. I also notice when I play a game like World of Warcraft, for example, that it still runs smoothly. You can also play other games made for iOS on this Macbook with a controller. These games also run very smoothly!
I've only had the laptop for a few days now, but I really think it's a breath of fresh air. Nice and fast, all my software just works and it is very quiet. The only downside that I do regret is that I can't put Windows on it for some purposes. But I solved this myself with a remote desktop to my regular Windows PC.
Personally, I did not opt for the entry-level model, but the more extensive 512GB with 16GB RAM variant because I get more out of my laptop if I can have more storage on it. After installing most of my programs (XCode, Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Azure Data Studio, etc.) and loading some projects, I finally came up with almost 100GB of storage. I would personally recommend opting for an upgraded Air instead of buying the Macbook Pro. You get a lot more value for your money in my opinion. :)
Bryan
25 January 2021
Automatically translated from Dutch
Come from a MacBook Pro from the year jug. The difference is like stepping from a fiat panda with 4 flat tires into Ferrari 612. What a speed, what a screen. awesome.
Erik Schepers
30 December 2020
Automatically translated from Dutch
People who believe that Apple is no longer innovating have little understanding of computers. The switch to Apple silicon is a radical leap forward that cannot be overtaken by any of Apple's mainstream competitors for the time being.
A number of advantages do not necessarily benefit everyone, but what everyone benefits from is the exceptional efficiency of the M1 chip, which results in an extremely long battery life.
Long story short, a paradigm shift in the computing world.
Anoniem
25 November 2020
Automatically translated from Dutch
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Product number | 873461 |
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Manufacturer code | MGND3D/A |
Brand | Apple |
Warranty | 2 years |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty |
Operating system | macOS | |
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Screen size | 13,3 inches | |
Processor | Apple M1 chip | |
Internal RAM | 8 GB | |
Total storage capacity | 256 GB | |
Video card | Apple M1 chip | |
Touchscreen | ||
Recommended for use | Business use, Internet, email, and text processing, On the go, School, Streaming movies and series | |
Speed class laptops | Basic | |
Screen quality: laptops | High-end |
Panel type | IPS panel | |
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Sharpness | Retina | |
Resolution width | 2560 pixels | |
Resolution height | 1600 pixels | |
Refresh rate | 60 Hz | |
Screen reflection | Glossy | |
Adaptive Sync | ||
Brightness | 400 cd/m2 |
Processor cores | Octa-Core (8) | |
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Processor code name | Apple M1 |
Memory composition | 1x 8GB | |
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Memory slot 1 | 8 GB | |
Total number of RAM slots | 1 |
Storage type | SSD | |
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SSD storage capacity | 256 GB | |
Hard drive type | NVMe |
Type of video card | Shared |
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Operating system language | Multiple languages can be configured |
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Laptop model | Laptop | |
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Color | Gold | |
Material | Metal | |
Metal type | Aluminum | |
Height | 1,61 cm | |
Width | 30,41 cm | |
Depth | 21,24 cm | |
Weight | 1,29 kg |
Mobile data connection | No | |
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WiFi standards | Wireless A, Wireless AC, Wireless AX, Wireless B, Wireless G, Wireless N | |
Bluetooth | ||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
USB port | ||
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Number of USB ports | 2 | |
Type of USB port | USB-C | |
Protocol Female USB-C port | Thunderbolt Alternative Mode, USB | |
USB version Female USB-C port | 4.0 | |
Video output via USB-C possible | Yes | |
Number of female standard USB-A ports | 0 | |
Number of USB 3.1 Female USB-C port | 0 | |
HDMI connector | ||
DisplayPort connector | ||
VGA connector | ||
Thunderbolt connector | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Memory card reader |
Keyboard layout | QWERTZ | |
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Numeric keypad | ||
Spill-resistant | ||
Backlit keyboard | ||
Mechanical keyboard | ||
Programmable keys |
Built-in microphone | ||
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Number of speakers | 2 | |
Sound reproduction | Stereo | |
Integrated computer speakers brand | Standard speakers |
Built-in camera | ||
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Image definition webcams | HD Ready (720p) |
Battery technology | Lithium polymer | |
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Maximum battery life | 18 hours |
Manufacturer's warranty |
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TPM (Trusted platform module) | ||
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Kensington lock | ||
Windows Hello | ||
Fingerprint identity sensor | ||
Security class laptops | High-end |
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