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Silver MacBook Air M2 owners
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Silver MacBook Air M2 owners
Dec 20, 2009
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I have an appointment tomorrow to get my MacBook replaced because of a few quality control issues. Because im still within the return window, I also have the choice to swap colours. I currently have the midnight, while I love the colour when its new, the longevity has me a bit worried. Any of those in the same boat as me, how are you enjoying the silver colour? I usually get darker colour of everything, my iPad is space grey, my phone is space grey, my desk is black etc. So its a tough choice for me to move over to a light colour
It's just a matter of opinion. Personally, I would stick with midnight if I were in your shoes. (I don't care about normal wear and tear around the ports.) Silver is a classic color, but feels dated to me. They've had silver Macs for 20-ish years now...
Last edited: Aug 24, 2022
VineRider
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May 24, 2018
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I don't have the Air, but I have a 14" M1 Pro in silver. Personally, I love this color and have found it to be very durable. No fingerprints or scuffs. Mine is a launch day device and still looks like it did on day one. I keep it in a sleeve, but don't baby it and use it every day. Almost a year old and looks great!
sjperformance
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Went from MB to SG and finally stayed with silver on my air 2. Clean. Classic. Very nice looking.
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Misheemee
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Luckily I’ll be in the apple store tomorrow for my appointment to take another look at them in person. Their layout sucks though, they have all the colours spread out, they don’t have more then 2 next to each other lol.
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avichou
Silver is so clean and sexy.
Be aware though that the Apple logo is pure chrome/reflective. All of the other colours and Pros don’t reflect like a mirror, like the M2 Air silver logo.
Be aware though that the Apple logo is pure chrome/reflective. All of the other colours and Pros don’t reflect like a mirror, like the M2 Air silver logo.
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sjperformance
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Nice. I wasn't aware of this.Silver is so clean and sexy.
Be aware though that the Apple logo is pure chrome/reflective. All of the other colours and Pros don’t reflect like a mirror, like the M2 Air silver logo.
Alpha Centauri
macrumors 6502
Oct 13, 2020
well what do YOU like best? You have to pay for it, you have to live with it once this thread falls into the void.
I'm typing this on a silver MBP that's 13 yrs old, the edges have some wear and that's about it. Much like cars with darker paint they will be more susceptible to micro scratches. That's obvious.
What would I get? Silver or Starlight!
I'm typing this on a silver MBP that's 13 yrs old, the edges have some wear and that's about it. Much like cars with darker paint they will be more susceptible to micro scratches. That's obvious.
What would I get? Silver or Starlight!
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foldpages
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Oct 22, 2014
United States
I've always gone SG in the past, but really enjoying the Silver now.
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Misheemee
Dec 20, 2009
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I love midnight best, but I have a feeling I won't like it near as much if it starts to wear easily. Im very careful with my devices, but both my iPhone and iPad live in cases, where this won't be in a case but it is stored in a sleeve at all times when not in use.well what do YOU like best? You have to pay for it, you have to live with it once this thread falls into the void.
I'm typing this on a silver MBP that's 13 yrs old, the edges have some wear and that's about it. Much like cars with darker paint they will be more susceptible to micro scratches. That's obvious.
What would I get? Silver or Starlight!
Dec 20, 2009
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Always been a space grey guy myself but I feel It looks so dull on a Mac, maybe because its a much larger surface compared to my phone and iPad.I've always gone SG in the past, but really enjoying the Silver now.
Alpha Centauri
macrumors 6502
Oct 13, 2020
Yer, mine's been globetrotting absolutely everywhere. Back then, I fitted the complete clear Zagg Shield Film, for 6 years just the upper/lower protection. It started eventually looking ratty on the edges but I no longer had the receipt for their life time warranty. Think that company no longer sells such film for laptops, it's a shame as it was quite tough and durable.I love midnight best, but I have a feeling I won't like it near as much if it starts to wear easily. Im very careful with my devices, but both my iPhone and iPad live in cases, where this won't be in a case but it is stored in a sleeve at all times when not in use.
Perhaps that could be an option for you with a similar product and you just go with Midnight? Scuff on ports will just be one of those things.
Edit: Always loved the look of SG but I think 13 yrs on am convinced that Silver wears the least..or Starlight!
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I've bounced back and forth with Space Gray and Silver when there was the option for both for both my iPads and MacBooks, but when it comes down to it I do prefer the Silver. It just is a clean/brighter color.
I saw the Midnight in person for the first time the other day, wasn't impressed. Shows finger prints really easy and was darker than in pictures. While I don't like Starlight at all on the Watch mainly because it didn't match my bands, I do think it looks pretty good on the MBA M2.
I saw the Midnight in person for the first time the other day, wasn't impressed. Shows finger prints really easy and was darker than in pictures. While I don't like Starlight at all on the Watch mainly because it didn't match my bands, I do think it looks pretty good on the MBA M2.
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mrmister
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Dec 19, 2008
Midnight is the best—I’d stick with that, since you asked.
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I did ask lolMidnight is the best—I’d stick with that, since you asked.
Dec 20, 2009
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Appreciate the input, so far the fingerprints dont bother me. Its the fact tat it won't hide any marks or imperfections over time. Probably the only reason even noticed the uneven hinge on this thing lolI've bounced back and forth with Space Gray and Silver when there was the option for both for both my iPads and MacBooks, but when it comes down to it I do prefer the Silver. It just is a clean/brighter color.
I saw the Midnight in person for the first time the other day, wasn't impressed. Shows finger prints really easy and was darker than in pictures. While I don't like Starlight at all on the Watch mainly because it didn't match my bands, I do think it looks pretty good on the MBA M2.
So, I have a 2020 MBA in SG that has two years of regular daily use. When I leave the house, I put it in a sleeve. Otherwise, no hard case or skin. Basically, it is pristine, but I tend to be careful with my devices. The only minor cosmetic wear is right around the entry to the USB-C ports from plugging and unplugging.
If I were to buy a new MBA, I would go with silver. I like the retro look. It reminds me of my first 2014 MBA, except no illuminated Apple Logo on the back. I loved that machine. Even in 2018, when people criticized the screen resolution and large bezels of that model, it was a real workhorse and a sweetheart of a computer.
If I were to buy a new MBA, I would go with silver. I like the retro look. It reminds me of my first 2014 MBA, except no illuminated Apple Logo on the back. I loved that machine. Even in 2018, when people criticized the screen resolution and large bezels of that model, it was a real workhorse and a sweetheart of a computer.
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Definitely going to take a good look over the silver when I go in tomorrow. going to be hard to pull me away from this midnight finish. Another worry about this finish is ive seen people complain the space grey finish eventually wears out around the palm rest area. That won't age well on a finish this dark eitherSo, I have a 2020 MBA in SG that has two years of regular daily use. When I leave the house, I put it in a sleeve. Otherwise, no hard case or skin. Basically, it is pristine, but I tend to be careful with my devices. The only minor cosmetic wear is right around the entry to the USB-C ports from plugging and unplugging.
If I were to buy a new MBA, I would go with silver. I like the retro look. It reminds me of my first 2014 MBA, except no illuminated Apple Logo on the back. I loved that machine. Even in 2018, when people criticized the screen resolution and large bezels of that model, it was a real workhorse and a sweetheart of a computer.
Oh the choices.. lol
DD88
Suspended
Jun 6, 2022
I have a Macbook Pro in Silver and it’s as stunningly sexual since the day I got it , silver may appear boring but it’s really not and holds up great, certainly better than “fingerprint midnight” and “I’ve just taken a slash on silver and called it midnight” colour options.
Midnight looks the best but it's not practical
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miq, Misheemee and Populus
Dec 20, 2009
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This is my worry about it as well.Midnight looks the best but it's not practical
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Dealmans
Dec 20, 2009
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I just hope my replacement has better Qc. This one has light bleed on the bottom left of screen, a mark in the finish on the top right of the keyboard deck and an uneven hinge gap between the left and right.
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Misheemee and Dealmans
I've always had silver; it just speaks "MacBook" to me.
Just noticed it no longer says "MacBook Air" below the screen.
Just noticed it no longer says "MacBook Air" below the screen.
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sjperformance
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I didn't even think of getting or liking silver. Such a clean classic dope look. With no branding on it even better.
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fcracer
macrumors regular
Jun 15, 2017
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