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Apple unveils all-new MacBook Air, supercharged by the new M2 chip

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I think the only excuse for that huge notch has to be they are planning to put Face ID in there at some point in the near future and don't want the design language to change again when that happens. i.e they are pre-reserving that space in the menu bar.

Face ID and some lidar stuff most likely, the notch being the same shape and size as the iPhone one is not a coincidence.

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why does web development require so much memory and computing power?

Because ppl use Docker, even when it's not really that necessary... I'm using Nix for the past few years and it has obviated the need for Docker. I have simple shell.nix files, which are activated via direnv and that's it; 0 runtime overhead, no need to install various java/node/python/ruby version managers. What actually feasts on memory is the various chat apps and project management and knowledge-base management s…

How is nix with M1 mac?

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Looks like these will be "available next month". Usually they say when you can order, but I've not seen that detail. Anyone have more info on how to get my grubby little hands on one?

They're having supply issues like everyone else. A bunch of their computers are on back order right now. Probably your best bet is to order one now and hope a ton of other people aren't doing the same.

I would if I could. I can configure but cannot Add to Bag.

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I hoped the notch would be just an experiment and Apple would get rid of it the next iteration. It seems I was wrong. It looks so weird to have your top menu bar split in two, I really don’t get why it is necessary.

I have a launch day MBP16" and I haven't noticed the notch a single day so far. I just have more screen space now. Does it really bother you in your day to day?

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A bit curious about the reasons behind the 24 GB limit. Also sad the Mini didn't get an M2 option. :-( The Mini is a true workhorse machine.

Probably because a 32gb limit would cannibalize the MacBook Pro with M1 pro/max.

I think it's 3 memory buses because it's rated at 50% more memory bandwidth than the M1.

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Just spent 4k on the M1 max. These chips are coming out too fast

That’s precisely why I skipped M1 altogether. The M2 gains are great and we will have more mature software. The second M2 Pro drops, it’s an instant buy.

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The base M2 macbook air is $1499 in the US. Whereas it is £1549 in the UK. Previousely Apple just replaces the currency but uses the same figure. Now Apple has increased the uk price. Thank you Apple.

One difference is taxes, the UK price includes VAT whereas the USA price adds tax at checkout so they aren't really comparable numbers. Further, the pound has fallen so you'd expect they have to increase the GBP price to maintain margin.

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And for the first time, MacBook Air supports fast charge for charging up to 50 percent in just 30 minutes with an optional 67W USB-C power adapter. Anybody know if the 67W USB-C power adapter is finally stock? Edit: Nope, still gotta wait a month: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MKU63AM/A/67w-usb-c-power... Other (bigger) chargers are a 2 month wait. Looks like Apple is still suffering from supply chain issues.

Is there a third-party charger that can deliver that wattage?

Sure, Anker sells some
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