Windows 11 has made the “clean Windows install” an oxymoron
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  • Zrybew@lemmy.worldEnglish
    164·
    1 year ago

    I feel Apple is missing out on the opportunity of taking more marketshare.

    I remember the sub $750 2010 Macbook Air 11 inches that weighted 900grams and had a 6h battery. One of my favourite laptops all time and my first Mac.

    Today Apple insists on iPads that have extremely limited functionality, and don’t really threat MS on entry level laptop market.

    • delirium@lemmy.worldEnglish
      145·
      1 year ago

      What? Apple is still releasing good laptops, m1 makbook air was unmatched for its price for like 2+ years and is still a machine that can last 6-10 hours under workload

      • Zrybew@lemmy.worldEnglish
        32·
        1 year ago

        Absolutely! Great machines indeed, I have one.

        However, the sub-$1k market is under served with iPads only.

        I think a 12 inches M1 Macbook can do some serious damage at this price range.

        • delirium@lemmy.worldEnglish
          31·
          1 year ago

          I guess (in their mind) their laptops are “premium” product and making a cheap one will lead to brand damage.

          Plus, I remember how bad was previous 12 inch macbook, people will probably be very catious about it (if they ever make one)

        • hedgehog@ttrpg.networkEnglish
          1·
          1 year ago

          The base M1 MacBook Air is regularly (and currently) on sale for $750 at major retailers like Best Buy, Costco, and Amazon. MSRP is still $1000, though.

      • The_Mixer_Dude@lemmus.orgEnglish
        23·
        1 year ago

        I don’t think there is touchscreen support still, also not sure if they have a 2in1 option. As well, any non gaming laptop I’ve used in the past whothehellknowshowlong has had great battery life, even the cheap used convertible Chromebooks I install Windows 11 on have pretty great battery life. Definitely does more than a MacBook Air and for a lot less

        • delirium@lemmy.worldEnglish
          82·
          1 year ago

          are you really trying to say that chromebook can do more than m1 macbook lol

          please show me an example of working in blender with chromebook

            • delirium@lemmy.worldEnglish
              22·
              1 year ago

              If I wanted to use the touchscreen, I’d rather get a tablet or use my phone. I would like to see the capability to open actual apps, not just chrome. In this case, even ipad is more capable than chromebooks because it can actually run lots of stuff, even video editing software.

        • 3laws@lemmy.worldEnglish
          4·
          1 year ago

          Definitely does more than a MacBook Air

          You are so far behind in tech news my dear friend.

        • itsJoelle@lemmy.worldEnglish
          2·
          1 year ago

          Please show me a Chromebook with 12 hours of battery life (Hell, even a x86 device) that has the same profile.

          I’m pretty sure a Chromebook can’t run D4 either o.o

          Look, I’m down for the anti-Apple circle jerk, but let’s hang on the side of reality, at least.

    • itsJoelle@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      What?! They have been taking marketshare since the M1 series.

      Heck, even iPadOS is gimped so the Mac doesn’t get stepped on. Which is a shame because the M1 Air has pretty darn close to the same silicon.