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

2021-08-21 Thread 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 
<http://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>  
mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > On 
Behalf Of Terri Stimmel
Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 8:39 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto: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 <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986>  for Windows 10

 

From: Terri Stimmel <mailto:icecreamlove...@outlook.com> 
Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 4:42 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> 
Subject: Interest

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

2021-08-21 Thread '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 > <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 
>> <http://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> > <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Terri Stimmel
>> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 8:39 PM
>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto: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 <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for 
>>>> Windows 10
>>>>  
>>>> From: Terri Stimmel <mailto:icecreamlove...@outlook.com>
>>>> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 4:42 PM
>>>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com 
>>>> <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroup

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

2021-08-21 Thread 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
>>>  
>>> -- 
>>> 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

2021-08-21 Thread '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 
> <http://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>  <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Terri Stimmel
> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 8:39 PM
> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto: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 <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 
>>> 10
>>>  
>>> From: Terri Stimmel <mailto:icecreamlove...@outlook.com>
>>> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 4:42 PM
>>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto: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
>>>  
&

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

2021-08-21 Thread 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 
<http://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> 
mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> On 
Behalf Of Terri Stimmel
Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 8:39 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto: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 <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 
>> 10
>>  
>> From: Terri Stimmel <mailto:icecreamlove...@outlook.com>
>> Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 4:42 PM
>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto: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

2021-08-21 Thread 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.
> 
> 
> - 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.
>>  
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RE: For Brad Re: Interested in purchasing a Macbook Air

2021-08-20 Thread skipper8218 
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 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?

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From: Terri Stimmel <mailto:icecreamlove...@outlook.com> 
Sent: Friday, August 20, 2021 4:42 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto: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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