Re: Interested in purchasing a Macbook Air

[Terri Stimmel]

Hello everyone,


First of all, I would like to say thank you to all of you who took the 
time to try and help me out. I really appreciate all the great 
information, and thoughts. It has really helped me to understand things, 
when it comes to Macbooks.



Karen asked if I would like to explain my goals. I appreciate this, 
because I think that could be helpful. I think it might help me figure 
out what exactly I might need.



So my main goal is to be able to purchase a device, such as a Mac, or an 
iPad, so that I can record audio. I am huge into collecting audio 
described content. We have Spectrum cable. Some of the channels that 
carry audio described content that I would like to capture, don't carry 
the audio description over my cable box.


However, I can get it, using the Spectrum App.


So I would like to be able to use a program like audio hijack, and 
capture the streaming audio. I want to go to the Spectrum site, and 
stream the channel I want, and capture the audio description.



That is the main thing I am hoping to do. I could use my windows laptop. 
But in order to do this, I would have to go through many steps to make 
this happen. Including purchasing a sound card.


But then I would not be able to easily access my laptop for other 
things. Such as checking mail, and all the other things that I do.



These are my thoughts. What do you all think?

I would consider purchasing an iPad. I am open to doing this. But when I 
had one years ago, the main thing I didn't care for, was how the screen 
would sometimes be in colomns. There didn't seem a way to make this 
optional. Or stop it from happening. I found this to be rather 
frustrating, and chalenging for me.



But also, does the audio hijack program even work on an iPad?


Thank you, and I look forward to hearing what you all might have to say.


Terri

On 8/21/2021 2:53 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote:

Hi Terri,
May I ask how you define doing lots of audio recording?
It seems important here, because you will want the hardware to support 
your needs.
The programs you use have their own requirements.  If you  use 
external recording related equipment, that will matter as well.
I hope? this offer comes from a reliable source, so the machine is as 
advertised etc.

Do you want to share more on your goals?
Karen



On Fri, 20 Aug 2021, skipper8...@gmail.com wrote:


Are you referring to the Mac at Walmart?

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Apple-MacBook-Air-11-6-quot-Core-i5-2467M-Dual-Core-1-6GHz-4GB-128GB-SSD-LED-Notebook/457538391?wmlspartner=wlpa 
 
=10746&=227079329219==g=c=191983629258=aud-1219917706781:pla-493523799072=1015236pla=117097862=online=457538391=sem=Cj0KCQjwpf2IBhDkARIsAGVo0D2zGHiV2r7L2Mufjuk1gYyYD23I5LyqkNTPwkZl7zBrTIyUeX1o1xkaAvPKEALw_wcB=aw.ds 



Mountain Lion is a really old operating system, and the site says 
that there are cracks?


Not sure.

If I were you I would see if there are still older Dell Macbooks around.



From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
 On Behalf Of Terri Stimmel

Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 6:01 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Interested in purchasing a Macbook Air



Hello everyone,



Sorry, I didn't mean to leave that information out. It states that it 
is the latest model. Just that it is refurbished. The model number 
is, MC969LL/A.




I hope this helps?



Thank you,



Terri

On 8/20/2021 4:53 PM, Joseph Hudson wrote:

Hi we need to know how old is



It?

Sent from Mail   for 
Windows 10




From: Terri Stimmel 
Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 4:42 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 


Subject: Interested in purchasing a Macbook Air



Hello everyone,





My boyfriend found a deal for a refurbished Macbook Air. I am very

interested in purchasing this.





However, I would like to get some opinions on it, if at all possible. I

don't know much about using a Mac. I have always wanted to use one. I

know in some ways they can have limits though.





I would mainly like to be able to do a lot of different audio recording.

I currently use an HP laptop for the majority of things. And probably

still will.





Anyway, this Macbook Air has 4 Gigs of RAM, Intel Core I 5, 1.6 GHZ, 128

GB SSD. It doesn't state what version of the operating system it 
comes with.




Does this possibly mean it doesn't include one?



Also, how likely is it that this could be updated, if at some point I

wanted to do this?





Any thoughts are much appreciated.





Thank you,





Terri



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RE: Interested in purchasing a Macbook Air

[Karen Lewellen]

Hi Terri,
May I ask how you define doing lots of audio recording?
It seems important here, because you will want the hardware to support 
your needs.
The programs you use have their own requirements.  If you  use external 
recording related equipment, that will matter as well.
I hope? this offer comes from a reliable source, so the machine is as 
advertised etc.

Do you want to share more on your goals?
Karen



On Fri, 20 Aug 2021, skipper8...@gmail.com wrote:


Are you referring to the Mac at Walmart?

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Apple-MacBook-Air-11-6-quot-Core-i5-2467M-Dual-Core-1-6GHz-4GB-128GB-SSD-LED-Notebook/457538391?wmlspartner=wlpa 

 
=10746&=227079329219==g=c=191983629258=aud-1219917706781:pla-493523799072=1015236pla=117097862=online=457538391=sem=Cj0KCQjwpf2IBhDkARIsAGVo0D2zGHiV2r7L2Mufjuk1gYyYD23I5LyqkNTPwkZl7zBrTIyUeX1o1xkaAvPKEALw_wcB=aw.ds

Mountain Lion is a really old operating system, and the site says that there 
are cracks?

Not sure.

If I were you I would see if there are still older Dell Macbooks around.



From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com  On 
Behalf Of Terri Stimmel
Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 6:01 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Interested in purchasing a Macbook Air



Hello everyone,



Sorry, I didn't mean to leave that information out. It states that it is the 
latest model. Just that it is refurbished. The model number is, MC969LL/A.



I hope this helps?



Thank you,



Terri

On 8/20/2021 4:53 PM, Joseph Hudson wrote:

Hi we need to know how old is



It?

Sent from Mail   for Windows 10



From: Terri Stimmel 
Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 4:42 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
Subject: Interested in purchasing a Macbook Air



Hello everyone,





My boyfriend found a deal for a refurbished Macbook Air. I am very

interested in purchasing this.





However, I would like to get some opinions on it, if at all possible. I

don't know much about using a Mac. I have always wanted to use one. I

know in some ways they can have limits though.





I would mainly like to be able to do a lot of different audio recording.

I currently use an HP laptop for the majority of things. And probably

still will.





Anyway, this Macbook Air has 4 Gigs of RAM, Intel Core I 5, 1.6 GHZ, 128

GB SSD. It doesn't state what version of the operating system it comes with.



Does this possibly mean it doesn't include one?



Also, how likely is it that this could be updated, if at some point I

wanted to do this?





Any thoughts are much appreciated.





Thank you,





Terri



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Re: Interested in purchasing a Macbook Air

[Anders Holmberg]

Hi!
You could install linux onto it if you like.
But I understand you.
I did a similar check with my MacBook Air from 2015 and  was offered  300$ for 
it.
/A

> 21 aug. 2021 kl. 18:46 skrev 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries 
> :
> 
> Especially since you want it for recording.
> 
> I can tell you about my 2014 era 11 inch Airbook. I have 8 gigs RAM and
> 512 Gb HD. I checked what Apple would give me for it as a trade in when
> I bought a Mac Mini last year. They offered me $160. I didn't take the
> $160, so I still have it. It's on it's last round of OS upgrades, i.e.
> Big Sur. 
> 
> Not sure what I'll do with the hardware with the next major OS upgrade.
> I just know I won't be keeping this old Airbook once running around the
> planet becomes normal again.
> 
> Janina
> 
> Brad Snyder writes:
>> I wouldn’t get a MacBook Air with less than 8 GB RAM, and at least 256 SSD 
>> HD.
>> I’d pass on this one.
>> 
>> 
>> - Brad -
>> 
>> 
>> On Aug 20, 2021, at 17:00, Terri Stimmel  wrote:
>> 
>> Hello everyone,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Sorry, I didn't mean to leave that information out. It states that it is the 
>> latest model. Just that it is refurbished. The model number is, MC969LL/A.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I hope this helps?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Thank you,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Terri
>> 
>> On 8/20/2021 4:53 PM, Joseph Hudson wrote:
>>> Hi we need to know how old is
>>> 
>>> It?
>>> Sent from Mail  for Windows 
>>> 10
>>> 
>>> From: Terri Stimmel 
>>> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 4:42 PM
>>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
>>> Subject: Interested in purchasing a Macbook Air
>>> 
>>> Hello everyone,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> My boyfriend found a deal for a refurbished Macbook Air. I am very 
>>> interested in purchasing this.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> However, I would like to get some opinions on it, if at all possible. I 
>>> don't know much about using a Mac. I have always wanted to use one. I 
>>> know in some ways they can have limits though.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I would mainly like to be able to do a lot of different audio recording. 
>>> I currently use an HP laptop for the majority of things. And probably 
>>> still will.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Anyway, this Macbook Air has 4 Gigs of RAM, Intel Core I 5, 1.6 GHZ, 128 
>>> GB SSD. It doesn't state what version of the operating system it comes with.
>>> 
>>> Does this possibly mean it doesn't include one?
>>> 
>>> Also, how likely is it that this could be updated, if at some point I 
>>> wanted to do this?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Any thoughts are much appreciated.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Thank you,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Terri
>>> 
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Re: Interested in purchasing a Macbook Air

[Les Kriegler]

Hi Terri,
I think you have received excellent advice and recommendations here. While I 
agree with not purchasing that particular unit, I think you are wise to look 
for a Mac while not spending as much as you would on a new unit. There is 
certainly something to be said for evaluating the Mac, as it is much different 
than Windows. I can tell you that when I purchased my first Mac several years 
ago, I became disenchanted with its performance. Perhaps an Apple Store 
representative could have assisted, but at the time, I just didn’t do it and 
really preferred Windows. Now, I am very happy with the MacBook Air with the M1 
chip. Fortunately, I paid a lot less than I did when I purchased my first Mac. 
With the new models, I was happy to get what I wanted, a robust machine for 
about what it would have cost to purchase a Windows machine, perhaps even less. 
Anyway, good luck with your search, I’m confident you will find something worth 
buying.
Best Regards,

Les

> On Aug 21, 2021, at 12:46 PM, 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries 
>  wrote:
> 
> Especially since you want it for recording.
> 
> I can tell you about my 2014 era 11 inch Airbook. I have 8 gigs RAM and
> 512 Gb HD. I checked what Apple would give me for it as a trade in when
> I bought a Mac Mini last year. They offered me $160. I didn't take the
> $160, so I still have it. It's on it's last round of OS upgrades, i.e.
> Big Sur. 
> 
> Not sure what I'll do with the hardware with the next major OS upgrade.
> I just know I won't be keeping this old Airbook once running around the
> planet becomes normal again.
> 
> Janina
> 
> Brad Snyder writes:
>> I wouldn’t get a MacBook Air with less than 8 GB RAM, and at least 256 SSD 
>> HD.
>> I’d pass on this one.
>> 
>> 
>> - Brad -
>> 
>> 
>> On Aug 20, 2021, at 17:00, Terri Stimmel  wrote:
>> 
>> Hello everyone,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Sorry, I didn't mean to leave that information out. It states that it is the 
>> latest model. Just that it is refurbished. The model number is, MC969LL/A.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I hope this helps?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Thank you,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Terri
>> 
>> On 8/20/2021 4:53 PM, Joseph Hudson wrote:
>>> Hi we need to know how old is
>>> 
>>> It?
>>> Sent from Mail  for Windows 
>>> 10
>>> 
>>> From: Terri Stimmel 
>>> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 4:42 PM
>>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
>>> Subject: Interested in purchasing a Macbook Air
>>> 
>>> Hello everyone,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> My boyfriend found a deal for a refurbished Macbook Air. I am very 
>>> interested in purchasing this.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> However, I would like to get some opinions on it, if at all possible. I 
>>> don't know much about using a Mac. I have always wanted to use one. I 
>>> know in some ways they can have limits though.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I would mainly like to be able to do a lot of different audio recording. 
>>> I currently use an HP laptop for the majority of things. And probably 
>>> still will.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Anyway, this Macbook Air has 4 Gigs of RAM, Intel Core I 5, 1.6 GHZ, 128 
>>> GB SSD. It doesn't state what version of the operating system it comes with.
>>> 
>>> Does this possibly mean it doesn't include one?
>>> 
>>> Also, how likely is it that this could be updated, if at some point I 
>>> wanted to do this?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Any thoughts are much appreciated.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Thank you,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Terri
>>> 
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Re: Interested in purchasing a Macbook Air

['Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries]

Especially since you want it for recording.

I can tell you about my 2014 era 11 inch Airbook. I have 8 gigs RAM and
512 Gb HD. I checked what Apple would give me for it as a trade in when
I bought a Mac Mini last year. They offered me $160. I didn't take the
$160, so I still have it. It's on it's last round of OS upgrades, i.e.
Big Sur. 

Not sure what I'll do with the hardware with the next major OS upgrade.
I just know I won't be keeping this old Airbook once running around the
planet becomes normal again.

Janina

Brad Snyder writes:
> I wouldn’t get a MacBook Air with less than 8 GB RAM, and at least 256 SSD HD.
> I’d pass on this one.
> 
> 
> - Brad -
> 
> 
> On Aug 20, 2021, at 17:00, Terri Stimmel  wrote:
> 
> Hello everyone,
> 
> 
> 
> Sorry, I didn't mean to leave that information out. It states that it is the 
> latest model. Just that it is refurbished. The model number is, MC969LL/A.
> 
> 
> 
> I hope this helps?
> 
> 
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> 
> 
> Terri
> 
> On 8/20/2021 4:53 PM, Joseph Hudson wrote:
> > Hi we need to know how old is
> >  
> > It?
> > Sent from Mail  for Windows 
> > 10
> >  
> > From: Terri Stimmel 
> > Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 4:42 PM
> > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
> > Subject: Interested in purchasing a Macbook Air
> >  
> > Hello everyone,
> >  
> >  
> > My boyfriend found a deal for a refurbished Macbook Air. I am very 
> > interested in purchasing this.
> >  
> >  
> > However, I would like to get some opinions on it, if at all possible. I 
> > don't know much about using a Mac. I have always wanted to use one. I 
> > know in some ways they can have limits though.
> >  
> >  
> > I would mainly like to be able to do a lot of different audio recording. 
> > I currently use an HP laptop for the majority of things. And probably 
> > still will.
> >  
> >  
> > Anyway, this Macbook Air has 4 Gigs of RAM, Intel Core I 5, 1.6 GHZ, 128 
> > GB SSD. It doesn't state what version of the operating system it comes with.
> >  
> > Does this possibly mean it doesn't include one?
> >  
> > Also, how likely is it that this could be updated, if at some point I 
> > wanted to do this?
> >  
> >  
> > Any thoughts are much appreciated.
> >  
> >  
> > Thank you,
> >  
> >  
> > Terri
> >  
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RE: For Brad Re: Interested in purchasing a Macbook Air

[skipper8218]

I apologize for being part of the confusion here.

I can’t keep up with all the mac models and didn’t realize that the Pro line 
still had Intel chips.

However, the technical details are not what is important here.

The important thing here is to consider why a person wants a Mac and what they 
are going to do with it.

Is the Mac the I right option or would an iPad work just as well.

I wanted a Mac so I could eventually learn to code and also play with Swift 
Playgrounds.

I love the Mac’s consistent user interface, but I wish more apps from IOS could 
work on the machine and had high hopes for the catalyst project.

 

From: 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries  
Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2021 12:37 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: For Brad Re: Interested in purchasing a Macbook Air

 

Hi Brad,

 

Yes, you are correct.  I apologize if my note came across as a correction to 
you.  The original response stated information about both the MacBook Air and 
the MacBook Pro lines.  I was just trying to clarify that your information was 
correct, but in addition, the information regarding the MacBook Pro line was 
not valid.

 

Again, my apologies if my response offended you.

 

Later…

 


Tim Kilburn
Jamf Certified Tech
Apple Professional Learning Specialist

Apple Teacher
(with Swift Playgrounds Recognition)
Fort McMurray, AB Canada





On Aug 21, 2021, at 10:31 AM, Brad Snyder mailto:wb...@swbell.net> > wrote:

 

Actually Tim, what I said was that the current MacBook Eyre is only available 
with an M1 processor.

I made no mention of the MacBook Pro line.

 

- Brad -


On Aug 21, 2021, at 11:23, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries 
mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > 
wrote:

Hi,

 

To be a little picky here, this is just “mostly" correct.  The MacBook Pro line 
does have Intel and M1 models.  I am actually writing this note on an M1 
MacBook Pro, and if you look in the Apple Store on-line, you’ll see that they 
are also available with I5 and I7 Intel processors.

 

I agree with Brad with respect to the 4 Gb of RAM  While they may work, your 
performance is limited when you only have the 4 Gb of RAM.  The newer MacOS’s 
like Big Sur have a lot going on in the background and limiting the computer to 
4 Gb of RAM will not give you as pleasant, or robust of an experience as when 
it’s running 8 Gb or more.  The M1 Macs run just great with 8 Gb of RAM and due 
to the workings of the processor and bus speeds, 8 Gb does great for most 
tasks.  Even those more intensive tasks like rendering graphics and video.

 

Later…

 


Tim Kilburn
Jamf Certified Tech
Apple Professional Learning Specialist

Apple Teacher
(with Swift Playgrounds Recognition)
Fort McMurray, AB Canada





On Aug 21, 2021, at 12:06 AM, Brad Snyder mailto:wb...@swbell.net> > wrote:

 

This is correct.

New MacBook Airs from Apple are available only with the new M1 processor.

Intel MacBook Airs may be available from the refurbished store on Apple.com 
 , or from third party retailers.


- Brad -

 

On Aug 21, 2021, at 00:02, mailto:skipper8...@gmail.com> > mailto:skipper8...@gmail.com> > wrote:

 

As I understand it the Mac is transitioning to the M1 chips, and the basic 
configuration is 256GB SSD with 8GB RAM.

I am not sure if there are any Macbook Airs with Intel processors in the 13 
inch line.

I think the Pro versions still have Intel chips.

It all depends on what you want to do with the Mac.

You could consider an iPad as well.

 

From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com   
mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > On 
Behalf Of Terri Stimmel
Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 8:39 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com  
Subject: For Brad Re: Interested in purchasing a Macbook Air

 

Hello Brad,

 

I was wondering, why do you recommend that if I choose a Mac Air, that I make 
sure it has at least 8 gigs of Ram, and at least a 256 Gig drive?

 

I am just curious as to your reasons.

 

Thank you,

 

Terri

On 8/20/2021 5:25 PM, Brad Snyder wrote:

I wouldn’t get a MacBook Air with less than 8 GB RAM, and at least 256 SSD HD.

I’d pass on this one.

 


- Brad -

 

On Aug 20, 2021, at 17:00, Terri Stimmel mailto:icecreamlove...@outlook.com> > wrote:

 

Hello everyone,

 

Sorry, I didn't mean to leave that information out. It states that it is the 
latest model. Just that it is refurbished. The model number is, MC969LL/A.

 

I hope this helps?

 

Thank you,

 

Terri

On 8/20/2021 4:53 PM, Joseph Hudson wrote:

Hi we need to know how old is

 

It?

Sent from Mail   for Windows 10

 

From: Terri Stimmel  
Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 4:42 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com  
Subject: Interested in purchasing a Macbook Air

 

Hello everyone,

 

 

My boyfriend found a deal for 

Re: For Brad Re: Interested in purchasing a Macbook Air

['Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries]

Hi Brad,

Yes, you are correct.  I apologize if my note came across as a correction to 
you.  The original response stated information about both the MacBook Air and 
the MacBook Pro lines.  I was just trying to clarify that your information was 
correct, but in addition, the information regarding the MacBook Pro line was 
not valid.

Again, my apologies if my response offended you.

Later…


Tim Kilburn
Jamf Certified Tech
Apple Professional Learning Specialist
Apple Teacher
(with Swift Playgrounds Recognition)
Fort McMurray, AB Canada

> On Aug 21, 2021, at 10:31 AM, Brad Snyder  wrote:
> 
> Actually Tim, what I said was that the current MacBook Eyre is only available 
> with an M1 processor.
> I made no mention of the MacBook Pro line.
> 
> - Brad -
> 
> On Aug 21, 2021, at 11:23, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> To be a little picky here, this is just “mostly" correct.  The MacBook Pro 
> line does have Intel and M1 models.  I am actually writing this note on an M1 
> MacBook Pro, and if you look in the Apple Store on-line, you’ll see that they 
> are also available with I5 and I7 Intel processors.
> 
> I agree with Brad with respect to the 4 Gb of RAM  While they may work, your 
> performance is limited when you only have the 4 Gb of RAM.  The newer MacOS’s 
> like Big Sur have a lot going on in the background and limiting the computer 
> to 4 Gb of RAM will not give you as pleasant, or robust of an experience as 
> when it’s running 8 Gb or more.  The M1 Macs run just great with 8 Gb of RAM 
> and due to the workings of the processor and bus speeds, 8 Gb does great for 
> most tasks.  Even those more intensive tasks like rendering graphics and 
> video.
> 
> Later…
> 
> 
> Tim Kilburn
> Jamf Certified Tech
> Apple Professional Learning Specialist
> Apple Teacher
> (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition)
> Fort McMurray, AB Canada
> 
>> On Aug 21, 2021, at 12:06 AM, Brad Snyder > > wrote:
>> 
>> This is correct.
>> New MacBook Airs from Apple are available only with the new M1 processor.
>> Intel MacBook Airs may be available from the refurbished store on Apple.com 
>> , or from third party retailers.
>> 
>> - Brad -
>> 
>> 
>> On Aug 21, 2021, at 00:02, > > > > wrote:
>> 
>> As I understand it the Mac is transitioning to the M1 chips, and the basic 
>> configuration is 256GB SSD with 8GB RAM.
>> I am not sure if there are any Macbook Airs with Intel processors in the 13 
>> inch line.
>> I think the Pro versions still have Intel chips.
>> It all depends on what you want to do with the Mac.
>> You could consider an iPad as well.
>>  
>> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
>>  > > On Behalf Of Terri Stimmel
>> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 8:39 PM
>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
>> Subject: For Brad Re: Interested in purchasing a Macbook Air
>>  
>> Hello Brad,
>>  
>> I was wondering, why do you recommend that if I choose a Mac Air, that I 
>> make sure it has at least 8 gigs of Ram, and at least a 256 Gig drive?
>>  
>> I am just curious as to your reasons.
>>  
>> Thank you,
>>  
>> Terri
>> On 8/20/2021 5:25 PM, Brad Snyder wrote:
>>> I wouldn’t get a MacBook Air with less than 8 GB RAM, and at least 256 SSD 
>>> HD.
>>> I’d pass on this one.
>>>  
>>> 
>>> - Brad -
>>> 
>>>  
>>> On Aug 20, 2021, at 17:00, Terri Stimmel >> > wrote:
>>>  
>>> Hello everyone,
>>>  
>>> Sorry, I didn't mean to leave that information out. It states that it is 
>>> the latest model. Just that it is refurbished. The model number is, 
>>> MC969LL/A.
>>>  
>>> I hope this helps?
>>>  
>>> Thank you,
>>>  
>>> Terri
>>> On 8/20/2021 4:53 PM, Joseph Hudson wrote:
 Hi we need to know how old is
  
 It?
 Sent from Mail  for 
 Windows 10
  
 From: Terri Stimmel 
 Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 4:42 PM
 To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
 
 Subject: Interested in purchasing a Macbook Air
  
 Hello everyone,
  
  
 My boyfriend found a deal for a refurbished Macbook Air. I am very 
 interested in purchasing this.
  
  
 However, I would like to get some opinions on it, if at all possible. I 
 don't know much about using a Mac. I have always wanted to use one. I 
 know in some ways they can have limits though.
  
  
 I would mainly like to be able to do a lot of different audio recording. 
 I currently use an HP laptop for the majority of things. And probably 
 still will.
  
  
 Anyway, this Macbook Air has 4 Gigs of RAM, Intel Core I 5, 1.6 GHZ, 128 
 GB SSD. It doesn't state what version of 

Re: For Brad Re: Interested in purchasing a Macbook Air

[Brad Snyder]

Actually Tim, what I said was that the current MacBook Eyre is only available 
with an M1 processor.
I made no mention of the MacBook Pro line.

- Brad -

On Aug 21, 2021, at 11:23, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries 
 wrote:

Hi,

To be a little picky here, this is just “mostly" correct.  The MacBook Pro line 
does have Intel and M1 models.  I am actually writing this note on an M1 
MacBook Pro, and if you look in the Apple Store on-line, you’ll see that they 
are also available with I5 and I7 Intel processors.

I agree with Brad with respect to the 4 Gb of RAM  While they may work, your 
performance is limited when you only have the 4 Gb of RAM.  The newer MacOS’s 
like Big Sur have a lot going on in the background and limiting the computer to 
4 Gb of RAM will not give you as pleasant, or robust of an experience as when 
it’s running 8 Gb or more.  The M1 Macs run just great with 8 Gb of RAM and due 
to the workings of the processor and bus speeds, 8 Gb does great for most 
tasks.  Even those more intensive tasks like rendering graphics and video.

Later…


Tim Kilburn
Jamf Certified Tech
Apple Professional Learning Specialist
Apple Teacher
(with Swift Playgrounds Recognition)
Fort McMurray, AB Canada

> On Aug 21, 2021, at 12:06 AM, Brad Snyder  wrote:
> 
> This is correct.
> New MacBook Airs from Apple are available only with the new M1 processor.
> Intel MacBook Airs may be available from the refurbished store on Apple.com, 
> or from third party retailers.
> 
> - Brad -
> 
> 
> On Aug 21, 2021, at 00:02,   
> wrote:
> 
> As I understand it the Mac is transitioning to the M1 chips, and the basic 
> configuration is 256GB SSD with 8GB RAM.
> I am not sure if there are any Macbook Airs with Intel processors in the 13 
> inch line.
> I think the Pro versions still have Intel chips.
> It all depends on what you want to do with the Mac.
> You could consider an iPad as well.
>  
> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com  On 
> Behalf Of Terri Stimmel
> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 8:39 PM
> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
> Subject: For Brad Re: Interested in purchasing a Macbook Air
>  
> Hello Brad,
>  
> I was wondering, why do you recommend that if I choose a Mac Air, that I make 
> sure it has at least 8 gigs of Ram, and at least a 256 Gig drive?
>  
> I am just curious as to your reasons.
>  
> Thank you,
>  
> Terri
> On 8/20/2021 5:25 PM, Brad Snyder wrote:
>> I wouldn’t get a MacBook Air with less than 8 GB RAM, and at least 256 SSD 
>> HD.
>> I’d pass on this one.
>>  
>> 
>> - Brad -
>> 
>>  
>> On Aug 20, 2021, at 17:00, Terri Stimmel  wrote:
>>  
>> Hello everyone,
>>  
>> Sorry, I didn't mean to leave that information out. It states that it is the 
>> latest model. Just that it is refurbished. The model number is, MC969LL/A.
>>  
>> I hope this helps?
>>  
>> Thank you,
>>  
>> Terri
>> On 8/20/2021 4:53 PM, Joseph Hudson wrote:
>>> Hi we need to know how old is
>>>  
>>> It?
>>> Sent from Mail for Windows 10
>>>  
>>> From: Terri Stimmel
>>> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 4:42 PM
>>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
>>> Subject: Interested in purchasing a Macbook Air
>>>  
>>> Hello everyone,
>>>  
>>>  
>>> My boyfriend found a deal for a refurbished Macbook Air. I am very 
>>> interested in purchasing this.
>>>  
>>>  
>>> However, I would like to get some opinions on it, if at all possible. I 
>>> don't know much about using a Mac. I have always wanted to use one. I 
>>> know in some ways they can have limits though.
>>>  
>>>  
>>> I would mainly like to be able to do a lot of different audio recording. 
>>> I currently use an HP laptop for the majority of things. And probably 
>>> still will.
>>>  
>>>  
>>> Anyway, this Macbook Air has 4 Gigs of RAM, Intel Core I 5, 1.6 GHZ, 128 
>>> GB SSD. It doesn't state what version of the operating system it comes with.
>>>  
>>> Does this possibly mean it doesn't include one?
>>>  
>>> Also, how likely is it that this could be updated, if at some point I 
>>> wanted to do this?
>>>  
>>>  
>>> Any thoughts are much appreciated.
>>>  
>>>  
>>> Thank you,
>>>  
>>>  
>>> Terri
>>>  
>>> -- 
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>>> Visionaries list.
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Re: For Brad Re: Interested in purchasing a Macbook Air

['Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries]

Hi,

To be a little picky here, this is just “mostly" correct.  The MacBook Pro line 
does have Intel and M1 models.  I am actually writing this note on an M1 
MacBook Pro, and if you look in the Apple Store on-line, you’ll see that they 
are also available with I5 and I7 Intel processors.

I agree with Brad with respect to the 4 Gb of RAM  While they may work, your 
performance is limited when you only have the 4 Gb of RAM.  The newer MacOS’s 
like Big Sur have a lot going on in the background and limiting the computer to 
4 Gb of RAM will not give you as pleasant, or robust of an experience as when 
it’s running 8 Gb or more.  The M1 Macs run just great with 8 Gb of RAM and due 
to the workings of the processor and bus speeds, 8 Gb does great for most 
tasks.  Even those more intensive tasks like rendering graphics and video.

Later…


Tim Kilburn
Jamf Certified Tech
Apple Professional Learning Specialist
Apple Teacher
(with Swift Playgrounds Recognition)
Fort McMurray, AB Canada

> On Aug 21, 2021, at 12:06 AM, Brad Snyder  wrote:
> 
> This is correct.
> New MacBook Airs from Apple are available only with the new M1 processor.
> Intel MacBook Airs may be available from the refurbished store on Apple.com 
> , or from third party retailers.
> 
> - Brad -
> 
> 
> On Aug 21, 2021, at 00:02,  >  > wrote:
> 
> As I understand it the Mac is transitioning to the M1 chips, and the basic 
> configuration is 256GB SSD with 8GB RAM.
> I am not sure if there are any Macbook Airs with Intel processors in the 13 
> inch line.
> I think the Pro versions still have Intel chips.
> It all depends on what you want to do with the Mac.
> You could consider an iPad as well.
>  
> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
>   > On Behalf Of Terri Stimmel
> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 8:39 PM
> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
> Subject: For Brad Re: Interested in purchasing a Macbook Air
>  
> Hello Brad,
>  
> I was wondering, why do you recommend that if I choose a Mac Air, that I make 
> sure it has at least 8 gigs of Ram, and at least a 256 Gig drive?
>  
> I am just curious as to your reasons.
>  
> Thank you,
>  
> Terri
> On 8/20/2021 5:25 PM, Brad Snyder wrote:
>> I wouldn’t get a MacBook Air with less than 8 GB RAM, and at least 256 SSD 
>> HD.
>> I’d pass on this one.
>>  
>> 
>> - Brad -
>> 
>>  
>> On Aug 20, 2021, at 17:00, Terri Stimmel > > wrote:
>>  
>> Hello everyone,
>>  
>> Sorry, I didn't mean to leave that information out. It states that it is the 
>> latest model. Just that it is refurbished. The model number is, MC969LL/A.
>>  
>> I hope this helps?
>>  
>> Thank you,
>>  
>> Terri
>> On 8/20/2021 4:53 PM, Joseph Hudson wrote:
>>> Hi we need to know how old is
>>>  
>>> It?
>>> Sent from Mail  for Windows 
>>> 10
>>>  
>>> From: Terri Stimmel 
>>> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 4:42 PM
>>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
>>> Subject: Interested in purchasing a Macbook Air
>>>  
>>> Hello everyone,
>>>  
>>>  
>>> My boyfriend found a deal for a refurbished Macbook Air. I am very 
>>> interested in purchasing this.
>>>  
>>>  
>>> However, I would like to get some opinions on it, if at all possible. I 
>>> don't know much about using a Mac. I have always wanted to use one. I 
>>> know in some ways they can have limits though.
>>>  
>>>  
>>> I would mainly like to be able to do a lot of different audio recording. 
>>> I currently use an HP laptop for the majority of things. And probably 
>>> still will.
>>>  
>>>  
>>> Anyway, this Macbook Air has 4 Gigs of RAM, Intel Core I 5, 1.6 GHZ, 128 
>>> GB SSD. It doesn't state what version of the operating system it comes with.
>>>  
>>> Does this possibly mean it doesn't include one?
>>>  
>>> Also, how likely is it that this could be updated, if at some point I 
>>> wanted to do this?
>>>  
>>>  
>>> Any thoughts are much appreciated.
>>>  
>>>  
>>> Thank you,
>>>  
>>>  
>>> Terri
>>>  
>>> -- 
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>>> Visionaries list.
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Re: Interested in purchasing a Macbook Air

[matthew dyer]

Tery,

Youmight be able to get something from apple that is closer to want.  Apple 
sometimes has refurbished devices on the apple store with better ram and 
storage as well as a more mother and could still get at least a couple of 
updates at least.  HTH.

Matthew




> On Aug 20, 2021, at 8:36 PM, Terri Stimmel  
> wrote:
> 
> Hello to all who responded to this.
> 
> 
> 
> First of all, thank you so very much. This is why I am very grateful for 
> lists like this. It is helpful for someone like myself who is interested. But 
> also who doesn't know enough, to know what really to look for.
> 
> 
> 
> I really appreciate this. I wasn't planning to make this purchase, until I 
> had some other thoughts and opinions. I have learned that when making such a 
> purchase like this, all the information I can have, helps me to make the best 
> decision.
> 
> 
> 
> I will not be buying this Mac Air. I think now it makes sense as to why it is 
> such a deal. Well, according to the App my boyfriend got this from, anyway.
> 
> 
> 
> I'm not sure if this was the one from Walmart, or not. I didn't even know, in 
> all honesty, that Walmart was selling Mac products. But I wouldn't purchase 
> such things from Walmart.
> 
> My boyfriend has a few different Apps that he checks out regularly, and they 
> share all kinds of different deals with him. He knew I was interested in 
> something like this. So he past it on to me. Like myself, he doesn't know 
> enough about them, to really know what to look for.
> 
> 
> 
> Thank you again. I really do appreciate it.
> 
> 
> 
> Terri
> 
> On 8/20/2021 5:25 PM, Brad Snyder wrote:
>> I wouldn’t get a MacBook Air with less than 8 GB RAM, and at least 256 SSD 
>> HD.
>> I’d pass on this one.
>> 
>> 
>> - Brad -
>> 
>> 
>> On Aug 20, 2021, at 17:00, Terri Stimmel > > wrote:
>> 
>> Hello everyone,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Sorry, I didn't mean to leave that information out. It states that it is the 
>> latest model. Just that it is refurbished. The model number is, MC969LL/A.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I hope this helps?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Thank you,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Terri
>> 
>> On 8/20/2021 4:53 PM, Joseph Hudson wrote:
>>> Hi we need to know how old is
>>>  
>>> It?
>>> Sent from Mail  for Windows 
>>> 10
>>>  
>>> From: Terri Stimmel 
>>> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 4:42 PM
>>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
>>> Subject: Interested in purchasing a Macbook Air
>>>  
>>> Hello everyone,
>>>  
>>>  
>>> My boyfriend found a deal for a refurbished Macbook Air. I am very 
>>> interested in purchasing this.
>>>  
>>>  
>>> However, I would like to get some opinions on it, if at all possible. I 
>>> don't know much about using a Mac. I have always wanted to use one. I 
>>> know in some ways they can have limits though.
>>>  
>>>  
>>> I would mainly like to be able to do a lot of different audio recording. 
>>> I currently use an HP laptop for the majority of things. And probably 
>>> still will.
>>>  
>>>  
>>> Anyway, this Macbook Air has 4 Gigs of RAM, Intel Core I 5, 1.6 GHZ, 128 
>>> GB SSD. It doesn't state what version of the operating system it comes with.
>>>  
>>> Does this possibly mean it doesn't include one?
>>>  
>>> Also, how likely is it that this could be updated, if at some point I 
>>> wanted to do this?
>>>  
>>>  
>>> Any thoughts are much appreciated.
>>>  
>>>  
>>> Thank you,
>>>  
>>>  
>>> Terri
>>>  
>>> -- 
>>> The following information is important for all members of the Mac 
>>> Visionaries list.
>>>  
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Re: For Brad Re: Interested in purchasing a Macbook Air

[Brad Snyder]

This is correct.
New MacBook Airs from Apple are available only with the new M1 processor.
Intel MacBook Airs may be available from the refurbished store on Apple.com 
, or from third party retailers.

- Brad -


On Aug 21, 2021, at 00:02,   
wrote:

As I understand it the Mac is transitioning to the M1 chips, and the basic 
configuration is 256GB SSD with 8GB RAM.
I am not sure if there are any Macbook Airs with Intel processors in the 13 
inch line.
I think the Pro versions still have Intel chips.
It all depends on what you want to do with the Mac.
You could consider an iPad as well.
 
From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com  
mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> On 
Behalf Of Terri Stimmel
Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 8:39 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
Subject: For Brad Re: Interested in purchasing a Macbook Air
 
Hello Brad,
 
I was wondering, why do you recommend that if I choose a Mac Air, that I make 
sure it has at least 8 gigs of Ram, and at least a 256 Gig drive?
 
I am just curious as to your reasons.
 
Thank you,
 
Terri
On 8/20/2021 5:25 PM, Brad Snyder wrote:
> I wouldn’t get a MacBook Air with less than 8 GB RAM, and at least 256 SSD HD.
> I’d pass on this one.
>  
> 
> - Brad -
> 
>  
> On Aug 20, 2021, at 17:00, Terri Stimmel  > wrote:
>  
> Hello everyone,
>  
> Sorry, I didn't mean to leave that information out. It states that it is the 
> latest model. Just that it is refurbished. The model number is, MC969LL/A.
>  
> I hope this helps?
>  
> Thank you,
>  
> Terri
> On 8/20/2021 4:53 PM, Joseph Hudson wrote:
>> Hi we need to know how old is
>>  
>> It?
>> Sent from Mail  for Windows 
>> 10
>>  
>> From: Terri Stimmel 
>> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 4:42 PM
>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
>> Subject: Interested in purchasing a Macbook Air
>>  
>> Hello everyone,
>>  
>>  
>> My boyfriend found a deal for a refurbished Macbook Air. I am very 
>> interested in purchasing this.
>>  
>>  
>> However, I would like to get some opinions on it, if at all possible. I 
>> don't know much about using a Mac. I have always wanted to use one. I 
>> know in some ways they can have limits though.
>>  
>>  
>> I would mainly like to be able to do a lot of different audio recording. 
>> I currently use an HP laptop for the majority of things. And probably 
>> still will.
>>  
>>  
>> Anyway, this Macbook Air has 4 Gigs of RAM, Intel Core I 5, 1.6 GHZ, 128 
>> GB SSD. It doesn't state what version of the operating system it comes with.
>>  
>> Does this possibly mean it doesn't include one?
>>  
>> Also, how likely is it that this could be updated, if at some point I 
>> wanted to do this?
>>  
>>  
>> Any thoughts are much appreciated.
>>  
>>  
>> Thank you,
>>  
>>  
>> Terri
>>  
>> -- 
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>> Visionaries list.
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>> can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com 
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>> The archives for this 

Re: For Brad Re: Interested in purchasing a Macbook Air

[Brad Snyder]

Because, these are the minimum specs currently available from Apple.
Also, I have had a MacBook Air 2013, with 4 GB RAM and 128 SSD HD.
While you can get by with only 4 GB of RAM, the 128 GB SSD is too small and 
will quickly fill with apps and data, leaving no wiggle room for updating, or 
anything else.

If you are interested in good deals on Macs, check out the refurbished Macs on 
the Apple Store, or you can look at the B Photo website.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com 

 - Brad -


On Aug 20, 2021, at 19:39, Terri Stimmel  wrote:

Hello Brad,



I was wondering, why do you recommend that if I choose a Mac Air, that I make 
sure it has at least 8 gigs of Ram, and at least a 256 Gig drive?



I am just curious as to your reasons.



Thank you,



Terri

On 8/20/2021 5:25 PM, Brad Snyder wrote:
> I wouldn’t get a MacBook Air with less than 8 GB RAM, and at least 256 SSD HD.
> I’d pass on this one.
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> 
> - Brad -
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> On Aug 20, 2021, at 17:00, Terri Stimmel  > wrote:
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> Hello everyone,
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> 
> 
> Sorry, I didn't mean to leave that information out. It states that it is the 
> latest model. Just that it is refurbished. The model number is, MC969LL/A.
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> I hope this helps?
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> 
> Thank you,
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> 
> 
> Terri
> 
> On 8/20/2021 4:53 PM, Joseph Hudson wrote:
>> Hi we need to know how old is
>>  
>> It?
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>> From: Terri Stimmel 
>> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 4:42 PM
>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
>> Subject: Interested in purchasing a Macbook Air
>>  
>> Hello everyone,
>>  
>>  
>> My boyfriend found a deal for a refurbished Macbook Air. I am very 
>> interested in purchasing this.
>>  
>>  
>> However, I would like to get some opinions on it, if at all possible. I 
>> don't know much about using a Mac. I have always wanted to use one. I 
>> know in some ways they can have limits though.
>>  
>>  
>> I would mainly like to be able to do a lot of different audio recording. 
>> I currently use an HP laptop for the majority of things. And probably 
>> still will.
>>  
>>  
>> Anyway, this Macbook Air has 4 Gigs of RAM, Intel Core I 5, 1.6 GHZ, 128 
>> GB SSD. It doesn't state what version of the operating system it comes with.
>>  
>> Does this possibly mean it doesn't include one?
>>  
>> Also, how likely is it that this could be updated, if at some point I 
>> wanted to do this?
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>>  
>> Any thoughts are much appreciated.
>>  
>>  
>> Thank you,
>>  
>>  
>> Terri
>>  
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