ZeGerman

I have a mid 2012 MacBook Air with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD which I, even though it worked fine except battery change, wanted to update since 2016. All I wanted was a solid update for this good machine. No update in 2016 but a MBP with things I don't need and without the things I need (MagSafe, USB, SD Card, reliable keyboard).

I hoped till today and waited. The new MacBook Air is a disappointment. Still only 2 USB-C connectors, no SD, no MagSafe, no reliable keyboard for a hefty price. Additionally no possibility for upgrade or replacement of battery or SSD or RAM as with the 2012 machine.

The base version of this new MacBook Air costs in Germany 1550 USD. I have the money and i just paid  over 1000 USD for a new iphone XR, but the new MBA is not worth the money. Yes, I do get a better screen, Touch ID (good!), but still only 8GB RAM and only a 128 GB SSD, a keyboard which is worse and less connections. With an "old" keyboard and the connectors and 200 USD less I even might have bought one.

But why should I upgrade to this machine? Therefore I just ordered a new battery for my old machine and will keep it. Sadly as it is, in the next months will look for a Windows Machine. Perhaps a Hackintosh as macOS is the only reason I haven't switched yet.

I feel a lot of people think similar, I just don't get why Apple doesn't get it...