M1 MacBook Air Review 1 Year Review - Still The Best!

Before I review the new M1 Pro & M1 Max, I review the MacBook Air after 1 Year and give my experience and if this laptop is still a great buy entering 2022.

Recorded on: iPhone 11

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[Sannn]

Love your Macbook air review! I bought one a couple of weeks ago and this gives better insight. On the other hand, When the wind rises also made me cry, specially the song of the credits :(

[vicjae]

I’m a new subscriber and I see this channel blowing up In no time. You’re a great reviewer, informative and clear. No gimmicks with the video editing. This was great, man. Glad I found this channel.

[vicjae]

This is very refreshing as all every tech YouTuber is talking about is the new pros. I just bought the air and I love it.

[KaesideIwuagwu]

I like that you highlighted the trackpad. It's surprising that Windows has not caught up to it in all these years.

[ShoAndTech]

I’m in the same boat as you. I have the new MBP 14 but the M1 Air still does it all perfectly so I’m saving my $2000 and giving it back as beautiful as it is 😅

[jordanwatkins]

Okay but The Wind Rises is such a tearjerker. Love that film with all my heart haha.

[osvaldorosales]

Came for a MacBook air review, subscribed because of The Wind Rises recommendation. Great video! 🙏🍃🍃

[jezzaRTW]

You went to Nigeria? Man you really got dupped by those emails!! seriously though just found this channel. Great reviews and just subscribed. Do video on the Nigeria trip too!

[quinnryquinnry]

I love how your review is on point and direct! Also, the insights you have and the highlight you gave to the important details are great!

[alexxkidd]

We would LOVE to have those screensaver photos of yours!

[mrmartywaring]

I love this MacBook & this review bro. I like how this review speaks to the everyday user & not the techie. Keep'em coming!

[kev_G]

I came here for the MacBook and now I want to hear about those movies 😂 Appreciate the review and love the fact that you are talking about the Air.

[mjgerges]

I watched several of your video's - - you might have me convinced on Macbook Air M1 but let's see what other reviews you have ;) Thanks for your insight!

[ruiyangao]

I literally just bought the exact same configuration as you, 16/256 with 7c. I already have a crazy beefy windows laptop that powers 3 monitors so this mac will be super overkill just for lab work and lecture notes, and i am very happy you made this review to confirm my choice of purchase is correct

[kpossibles]

Came for M1 macbook air, stayed for the Dune and The Wind Rises review

[MarkBetterDev]

This sounds so unscripted, I love it. It sounds like a conversation

[Chertograad]

I really liked this review! I've always been a Windows and Android user but now that the lowest price tier Macs are starting to get any good, I'm seriously giving the M1 and possibly its successor a thought. 1100€ (that's the price here but it includes VAT) isn't cheap by any means if my gaming rig costed me around 1400€ so it's definitely a small amount...
But it's still reasonable compared to 2000-3000€ costing machines, just like you pointed out in the video (that they don't affect 99% of the people).

Just a few things that have kept me thinking: No one knows when the successor to the M1 Macbook Air is coming (some say it's going to be as late as October 2022). Could be sooner; who knows.
The main thing that I see as a huge thing is the MagSafe port since the Macbook only has 2 USB-C ports. That's not a whole lot especially if you have the laptop plugged in (as great as its battery is). That leaves only one USB port which is reserved for a hub. A dedicated MagSafe port could somewhat alleviate this issue.

The 720p poor webcam quality doesn't really annoy me since I rarely if ever even use a webcam in my life and if I do, I usually use my Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite to do the trick.
I don't mind the current design so the rumored updated design doesn't really concern me.

Some say the new M2 will replace the current M1 and the price-tier would be the same ($1000, 1100€) and some believe it'll cost more, along the lines of the M1 Macbook Pro 13" ($1300).
It's too early to say.

Sorry that my post got a bit lengthy. I liked the feedback you gave on the video. And just as you pointed out.
My main reasons of wanting to get my first Macbook are: great touchpad & keyboard and pretty good speakers. Most of the laptops that I've used have had crappy ones if I'm being honest. But they've costed like 550€ or a little above that, with plastic builds.

[KensleyInnocent]

You're not alone, I'm waiting for mine and it's a base model too. But I'm only going to edit 1080p videos with it, so it's gonna be a major upgrade!!!

[MrVeeBlog]

I'm coming up on a year with my Macbook Air M1. Not my first Mac as I've never owned one new until this one but this Macbook Air M1 is one of my best purchases. I returned a Windows PC from Costco to get this. Best move ever.

[cyrilimportante]

I love your review man! I will buy the Air instead of 14inch pro. Thank you