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    Linus: Stop Buying the MacBook Air

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by hmscott, Feb 5, 2020.

  1. hmscott

    hmscott Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Linus compares $300/$500 PC laptop's to a $750/($1000 MSRP 2017) Macbook Air...the good news Linus also brings in an AMD based Lenovo to the competition. :)

    Stop Buying the MacBook Air
    Feb 2, 2020
    Linus Tech Tips
    The number one selling laptop on Amazon is currently the MacBook Air… from 2017. Guys, I know the logo is pretty, but please stop buying it.


    It looks like laptop buyers are listening, Amazon shows the Macbook Air has already dropped to the #2 spot. :)

    https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Electronics-Laptop-Computers/zgbs/electronics/565108

    Update 2/11: The Macbook Air is down to the #4 spot.
     
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    Papusan Jokebook's Sucks! Dont waste your $$$ on Filthy

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    I have to start wonder what types pc users Linus has in his YouTube portfolio/subscribers :rolleyes:
     
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    Whats funny is that he mentions that he'd likely still go for the MBA for his workflow, I'd probably go for it as well just because I like my laptop not to bend on itself when I'm using it. Also perks of Apple laptops, it's got TB for eGPU's, so in theory you could be having a "better" gaming experience than the other two mentioned laptops.
     
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    As I trieed to say... This tell me more about what type subscribers Linus have on his channel. Can't see performance enthusiasts has to be enlightened about the sad real truth.
     
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    Can you write a coherent post and contribute to the discussion or are you just here to diss Linus
     
    Mastermind5200, Feb 6, 2020
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