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OtinG · 06-06-2022, 03:18 PM

Well it looks like a couple decent MacBook updates with the new M2 processor:

MacBook Air M2 13.6 inch
MacBook Pro M2 13.6 inch

Glancing at the Apple Store, it looks like you can still get MacBook Air 2020 with M1 configuration but with only the 7 core GPU + 8 core CPU, so no 8 core GPU option now. So the configuration I bought with 8 core GPU + 8 core CPU and 16 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD is no longer available, but for $100 less than what I paid you can get that same configuration minus 1 of the GPU cores, or for $100 more you can get the same configuration but with M2.

The newer 2022 models come in M2 configurations only.

I don't think the difference between the MacBook Air M1 2020 13.3 inch and the new MacBook Air M2 13.6 inch is worth it yet though. Plus I don't like that stupid looking notch for a camera I won't use. I'll definitely hang on to my MacBook Air M1 2020. But it does sound like in 2 to 4 years it will be worth upgrading. I do like the better specs and the return of the MagSafe charging connector though, but not enough to upgrade yet.

TBH, I just half-way listened to the OS news while I did some other stuff, but nothing really peaked my interest much. Looked like mostly stuff for "sharing", and since I don't do that on electronic devices, I didn't pay close attention. But perhaps some good stuff for those who network a lot over devices and the internet.

I certainly heard NOTHING about improving the iPadOS file system to make it more useful and mac-like. Apple still seems to be stuck in the entertainment view of iPads and iPhones.

06-06-2022, 03:18 PM	#1
OtinG Old Gadget Guy Posts: 1,913 Karma: 6854865 Join Date: Jun 2018 Device: Oasis 3, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPad mini 6, iPad Air 2020, Alexa Devices	Apple WWDC 2022 announcements Well it looks like a couple decent MacBook updates with the new M2 processor: MacBook Air M2 13.6 inch MacBook Pro M2 13.6 inch Glancing at the Apple Store, it looks like you can still get MacBook Air 2020 with M1 configuration but with only the 7 core GPU + 8 core CPU, so no 8 core GPU option now. So the configuration I bought with 8 core GPU + 8 core CPU and 16 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD is no longer available, but for $100 less than what I paid you can get that same configuration minus 1 of the GPU cores, or for $100 more you can get the same configuration but with M2. The newer 2022 models come in M2 configurations only. I don't think the difference between the MacBook Air M1 2020 13.3 inch and the new MacBook Air M2 13.6 inch is worth it yet though. Plus I don't like that stupid looking notch for a camera I won't use. I'll definitely hang on to my MacBook Air M1 2020. But it does sound like in 2 to 4 years it will be worth upgrading. I do like the better specs and the return of the MagSafe charging connector though, but not enough to upgrade yet. TBH, I just half-way listened to the OS news while I did some other stuff, but nothing really peaked my interest much. Looked like mostly stuff for "sharing", and since I don't do that on electronic devices, I didn't pay close attention. But perhaps some good stuff for those who network a lot over devices and the internet. I certainly heard NOTHING about improving the iPadOS file system to make it more useful and mac-like. Apple still seems to be stuck in the entertainment view of iPads and iPhones. Last edited by OtinG; 06-06-2022 at 04:39 PM.