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Is the 2017 still worth it?
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Is the 2017 still worth it?
Nov 16, 2018
I have always liked the lightness of the old design MBA models. And their portability and I want to keep my MBP M1 as good as I can. I'd prefer not to carry it around with me, incase something happens to it when I am out.
Is it worth it to get a 2017 Macbook Air 13-inch as a backup for my Macbook Pro 2020 M1 to put in my bag and bring around for planning stories, light web surfing, and using modern apps on Monterrey? Or is there something better that I can use for light work? I don't care if this one gets scuffed, or whatever. I'm just looking for something light and notebook sized (even lighter than that model of Pro) to take notes when I am out and about at a coffee shop/public transport or something.
I don't want to upgrade my M1 MBP from Big Sur to Ventura because at the moment, Ventura doesn't seem stable and everything is running perfectly on Big Sur. I don't want to take the risk, either. I don't care what happens with the potential MBA. I can throw whatever onto it, and also use it for experimenting.
Or do you have other suggestions I can use?
Is it worth it to get a 2017 Macbook Air 13-inch as a backup for my Macbook Pro 2020 M1 to put in my bag and bring around for planning stories, light web surfing, and using modern apps on Monterrey? Or is there something better that I can use for light work? I don't care if this one gets scuffed, or whatever. I'm just looking for something light and notebook sized (even lighter than that model of Pro) to take notes when I am out and about at a coffee shop/public transport or something.
I don't want to upgrade my M1 MBP from Big Sur to Ventura because at the moment, Ventura doesn't seem stable and everything is running perfectly on Big Sur. I don't want to take the risk, either. I don't care what happens with the potential MBA. I can throw whatever onto it, and also use it for experimenting.
Or do you have other suggestions I can use?
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DarkPremiumCho
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Mar 2, 2023
If you plan on using it as a backup with a light workload, I see no reason why you shouldn't consider getting this one.
My only concern would be the keyboard. AFAIK the 2017 still had the problematic butterfly keyboard. If it begins to fail and you use it at a desk, you can always just get an external keyboard but that’s tough if you are using it as a true portable device.I have always liked the lightness of the old design MBA models. And their portability and I want to keep my MBP M1 as good as I can. I'd prefer not to carry it around with me, incase something happens to it when I am out.
Is it worth it to get a 2017 Macbook Air 13-inch as a backup for my Macbook Pro 2020 M1 to put in my bag and bring around for planning stories, light web surfing, and using modern apps on Monterrey? Or is there something better that I can use for light work? I don't care if this one gets scuffed, or whatever. I'm just looking for something light and notebook sized (even lighter than that model of Pro) to take notes when I am out and about at a coffee shop/public transport or something.
I don't want to upgrade my M1 MBP from Big Sur to Ventura because at the moment, Ventura doesn't seem stable and everything is running perfectly on Big Sur. I don't want to take the risk, either. I don't care what happens with the potential MBA. I can throw whatever onto it, and also use it for experimenting.
Or do you have other suggestions I can use?
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