Seems Linus isn't aware (yet) that the 'top best selling' on amazon is actually not a representation of the *volume* of sales, but rather *total revenue* of sales.
That’s interesting...and a very inappropriate statistical distortion by Amazon if true but makes sense that they would diabolically promote products that supply them the most revenue. Disgusting but good to know.
Not sure if Linus is trolling but though it's the "2017" Macbook Air.. it's still really the 2013 Model. I don't care if the keyboard is better, I've used one before and I don't like the Screen, Keyboard or how thin it is. I like symmetry. Bezels I can deal with but in 2020, I think an upgrade makes sense. Dual COre 5th Gen, fine on MacOS but not on Windows
I think Linus might be a bit disconnected from reality because he is so used to being surrounded by thousand dollar hardware that $750 is considered cheap for him.
It’s funny because the MacBook Air completely destroys every laptop in its price range now. I’d go as far to say it’s better than most laptops even double it’s price.
@@taylorfinelli8539 Yeah the 2.6 teraflops in the base model MacBook Air at least bursts past the $1999 Razer Blade 13”. I think Qualcomm will bring the same great experience to Windows in a few years. I use a Mac personally, so I can’t wait for the 16 inch version, just imagine what it can do with 4.5x higher tdp (58 watts vs 13 watts)
@@aperson8398 Yeah I’m excited to see what the new 16-inch silicon macbooks will bring to the table. I was so excited when these M1s came out, I sold my brand new 2020 MacBook Pro and bought the Air. No regrets.
@@taylorfinelli8539 yeah that’s like the wisest decision, well done, I’ve been thinking, hmmm, should I replace my 15 inch MacBook Pro since I don’t need more than 8 cores and I want a more portable silent thin laptop with a smooth user experience, iOS apps and somewhat gaming support, M1 delivers, what more could I want.
@emir bey definitely the M1. The M1 Air outperforms every MacBook ever made. I don’t know much about game development, but you should probably get the 16GB RAM upgrade. I love mine and I have the base model. Absolutely no complaints.
2:20 gotta admire someone who doesn’t forget to geek out about MagSafe. The greatest loss of the USB-C era ( not including adapters to do a new take on it )
that’s half the reason i keep my old 2011 macbook pro as my main laptop, more ports then you know what to do with, easy upgradability and magsafe is pretty neat
why cant we have a grid array magsafe-like connector for usb? it's not like using logic to make it reversible would require some herculean feat of ingenuity. imagine magnetically attached flashdrives...
why buy this junk when you can buy a 2013 15inch macbook pro retina i7 500gb ssd 16gb ram and dual graphics in perfect condition off ebay for 500 bucks?
Probably because since the MacBook Air (2017) is newer it will last more time and have more updates making it more compatible with today’s software. That’s the only reason I can think of
@@imGrayHay I switched FROM Windows. MacOS is the superior OS. Windows is incredibly inconsistent and unreliable. The only good reason to use it is gaming.
@@imGrayHay also looking to switch from windows here as well. I’ve been using it for over 10 years. Windows is a shadow of its former self. They stripped down and overdumbed down 50% of the interface, collect your data, and made everything cumbersome. If you want customization, go Linux. If you just want a working computer get a Mac end of story
@@cryinginstyle hi, can you tell me if MacBook good for Business major? I have to purchase a laptop for my son and I’m really back-and-forth between the MacBook Air and Dell. I don’t want to worry about any kind of apps not being able to be used on the Apple
"You shouldn't buy it, but if you do, use our Link for that sweet affiliate cash for us" lmao Okay jokes aside, they always have everything they feature in their description, which is actually very nice I think.
He recently commented on the whole concept of the channel in general... that it doesn't feel great to be promoting constantly getting the latest thing, but.... yeah...allowing everyone at the company to pay their rent... that's important too.
@@cypherfunc 😂 no I completely understand where he's coming from. As a huge car enthusiast, I've come to understand, that what I consider to be important non car people don't care or ever think about.
Two years later, we've figured out that: if you replace the nvme drive with an adapter and a larger drive. The machine gains a 40% speed from a stock macbook air. I've seen it for myself with cinebench scores as well. The small, slow drive holds it back...
I have owned a 2017 Air since 2017. Runs every update seamlessly. Never gotten any bugs or running issues. I edit video with premiere pro and raw photos on photoshop. I run it to a 4k monitor too. I program with VS and Xcode. Almost 5 years I've had this and it's still such a joy to use, I can't say the same about any PC.
I'm glad I came across this comment. I'm actually getting the Air 2017 next week, as it's being sold at a discounted price where I'm from. I'm not gonna do heavy stuff on it, just for my writing and movie watching. I have a separate laptop I use for my work (Dell).
I just bought an acer nitro 5, and has a max 3.7 Ghz quad core amd ryzen, 4 gb gtx 1650, 8 gb, 512 gigs ssd, a much larger I/O and yet room for upgradability. And, for around 720$. Even Apple's smartphones seems reasonably priced when you look at their laptops.
that stuff does not matter to me I'm not joking I love this beast for what i and many other non computer nerds use it for. It turns on straight away, physical construction (lightweight) (thinness), and amazing looks still to this day. It is fantastic to type with and very easy to use. Yes, it has its problems but you still waiting for your pc to "install updates" while I'm typing away. My point is with numbers you become arrogant when you actually use the MacBook Air for light work you will love it
@@rogoth01themasterwizard11 Same for me here in the US as well depending on how many hours I get at my job. The last laptop I bought was a used Red Lid Lenovo Thinkpad X140e for $80 USD shipped. I upped the RAM to 8GB of 1333Mhz DDR3L RAM, and a 240GB 2.5in ADATA SU635 SSD. from the original 4GB RAM, and 500GB WD Blue HDD. I Installed Manjaro Budgie Linux on it for a rolling release distro, and while not a beast of a laptop it's 11.6in 720p screen and AMD quad core A4-5000 APU gets everything I need a laptop to do done, plus it's rugged AF having originally been built for K5 - 12th grade students in mind, and if I want to game I'll get on my dual 24in 1080p monitor gaming desktop that also runs Manjaro Budgie Linux. Sometimes it pays to think out of the box, and not go with the crowd if you are on a tight budget, and need/want good tech that gets the job done.
@@MrAdeelAH Sell your plasma for good cash!!! If you are healthy enough, then it's a good way to earn some extra money on the weekends, and help out your fellow man in need.
@DispelTheMyth Acer back in the early - mid 00's had way better build quality for budget to mid range laptops, as I had a few various models, but around the 08 - 10 era of Netbooks taking off, they started to take nose dive on overall quality for their lowend to mid range offerings, however their Ferrari branded lineup was still good stuff if you could afford it. These days I have to agree they are just over all not good for the money, unless you catch a really good used deal. Lenovo outside of their Thinkpads can be hit, and miss on the build quality, so it pays to do your research big time!! Plus on older thinkpads like my X140e, and X131e the prices of the replacement batteries have gone up, and they are getting harder to find, same for my X120e. So do keep that in mind as well.
Sadly the later apple laptops are nowhere near as good as the classic stuff. Removing the magsafe charging port was plain stupid. This apple laptop is the perfect 'robust' school laptop...thats why it's so popular
It's actually popular because people blindly believe Apple products are better without a thought. People get their Apple logo, they get the sales. Edit: Before another Mactard or misunderstanding dude attacks me - I am talking ONLY about this 8-Year Old Laptop with a 5-Year Old CPU being sold at such high prices and is at the top of sales I also use an MBP 13 and I am NOT questioning ALL Mac Users
@Pure Cancer Do YOU know anything? Windows being less secure is a dumb Mac fan logic. Check stats of something like the Shlayer Virus of Mac. 20%+ viruses are anyway written for Web Phishing, which is equally likely in all OSes. Only Macs are thin, light, boot fast? Which era are you living in? Early 2000s? LG Gram, Swift 5, HP Spectre x360, Dell XPS! These are thinner, lighter, *FAR* more powerful and more capable than Macs (Yet, cost far less money). And Windows has far better inter-compatibility with devices of various OSes than Mac. Simply say you are in the Apple EcoSystem.
@@nikhilpaleti3872 I'm a PC guy, but I definitly can appreciate the incredible integration of the apple ecosystem and their build quality. They definitely don't have the specs and they do pull some shenanigans when it comes to pricing, but I really do think that mac has its benefits
Nikhil Paleti Why are you shaming apple users? You really have to use those bug words to shame on someone huh? If mac os works for them let them, same as if windows works for you them shove it up your self-righteous ass since you feel superior for knowing computer specs. Fucking moron
@@zeddnl6514 I am shaming them because they don't accept they just like the OS and it works for them. Instead, they spread hatred and venom like the ash*le above. Oh. Let me rephrase that - They go around spreading fake BULLSHIT like "Windows is unsecure", "Windows is laggy" "Windows crashes everyday". Why not just say that "I have an iPhone and it works well", why not say that "I have been using Macs in school so that feels more familiar"? Why spread rumours and BS? Like legit read my last comment or any of my comments above. I've been repeating the same crap- accept the fact that you're in the EcoSystem Edit: Also, no. I don't feel superior for knowing specs, but I definitely feel having better specs helps and I generally prioritise specs for my personal devices, but Ik there are tons of people who need other stuff like battery, portability and such and I more than am glad to accept it. In fact, being the "Tech Guru" in my circle, I never tell my Apple EcoSystem friends to shift to Windows/Android. Yes, there is always banter like "Mine has a faster CPU/GPU" or "Mine has 4 Thunderbolts" etc.
Bought a broken air a while ago. I fixed it by removing the screen, new ribbon cable etc i couldn't find a reasonably priced replacement screen for it so i just upgraded it heavily and turned it into a desktop. Costed me in total around 170 dollars. (The mac itself was 70 us dollars) Edit: i got the 2015 or 2016 model (the seller didnt list the year) but i can tell its either one of them
@@jamcdonald120 If one ear isn't getting sound, then it is in stereo, they just screwed up in mixing. If it were in mono, you'd hear the same thing in both ears.
I have a 2015 which is very similar to this. I didn't buy it recently though, I got it years ago. It is a really well built machine even now and it still runs well. I use it for web development and productivity tasks, which it handles fine. But the screen is really bad on these. And the 128 gb SSD is laughably small. I constantly find myself filling it up. These classic macs really were great machines though. A real golden age for laptop computers.
You nailed it. It's all about the build quality to me. I can't stand those laptops that feel cheap and feel like they might break at any minute. Apple products are just built so solid.
@@theairaccumulator7144 one example is all you have? My Macbook is going 8 years with no signs of slowing down. Like I said, quality built and the proof is everywhere.
@@senecanoles 5 years with a bottom of the barrel in ultra thin (macbook inspired - well just plain copied) design acer ryzen laptop (yep first gen ryzen mobile cpu). Wifi module gave up halfway, bought a dongle and going strong - only weakness being a 8gb ram laptop so can't be used for work as a developer. Cost about 500$ at the time. Best of all can play games, a lot of games too and rather well due to how great the ryzen apus actually are.
Bich Phuc OMG lol, that is me exactly, watching this on my 2011 MacBook Pro....I’m buying the 2019 Air anyway lol I can’t afford or wait for the new pro later this year 😂😂 it’s been a good run!
I just upgraded from 2011 pro to 2019 air, and honestly the 2011 was pretty useable with an ssd. The main reason I upgraded was the 2011 has ridiculously underpowered integrated graphics and portability is also a concern for me
@Ajmal Moha'd just buy a used macbook air for 200-400 dollars. really worth it for an i5 just gotta use an external harddrive if you wanna do anything on the damn thing XD
My dad has the macbook air 2017 for work and he is quite happy with it even in 2020, no complaints. He shifted from windows to Mac this year and he likes almost everything about it
The thing that's so great about Apple is that their products truly last you a long time while keeping up performance. I bought a refurbished 2017 MacBook Air in 2019 directly from Apple and had it upgraded to the i9 core-- and it is an amazing laptop. Never laggy. Never once crashed. Battery lasts forever (only have to charge it every other day or so). Lightweight, but still super solid. Yeah the screen's not as good as their newer models, but honestly? You don't even notice it after you use it for the first time. My previous Mac was a 2008 unibody MacBook and IT STILL RUNS. Fast, too. The only reason I eventually replaced it with the Air is because of the weight. Meanwhile, everyone I know who owns a PC has to exchange their machine every few years. If you think about the years of usage you can get out of Apple's MacBooks, they really are not overpriced. It totally makes sense for even the old Air to be one of the best-selling laptops. It's just really a great value.
The display alone is an instant dealbreaker for me. I could live with the rest, but a 13 inch laptop with a TN display with less than 130 ppi... no thanks
I got one through college when I started in September in €300 and honestly, I have barely used my 4k dell 7559 since getting it. It's really good as a production laptop. Yes, the display is miserable in comparison but it's fine honestly. The battery is great, the keyboard is great and it's incredibly light. I think I'll upgrade to a new pro or a new air in two or three years. TL;DR They're great when you're not paying full price.
Pretty primitive joke. Considering Apple products are the only computers in the world that hold their value in any meaningful way, it also doesn't really make any sense. You can sell a 5 year old Apple computer and get about 50% of the price you paid for it. That is insane. You try that with a Wintel laptop and you'd get maybe 10%.
@@cherrypepsi2815 Sure not directly, but there is a strong correlation there. Compared to almost any other tech products, Apple products do age relatively well, IMO.
I wasn't shocked when he said it's the best selling. I used to work in an all Mac school. When it comes to laptops for the teachers, it had to be Apple and it had to be the cheapest you can get.
@@xx-----------xx873 Not when you can buy another car with a much better spec for the same amount. With a bottom of the range BMW you’re paying way too much, just for the brand label and getting nothing for your money.
This is my laptop and I love it- if it got stolen today id buy the same one. I keep it on sierra. For browsing and word processing I can get 3 days on a charge and can still run anything I would ever want to (abelton live, using as a jacktrip server, portal 2).
Cosmic Nightmare makes sense. It’s light so it’s convenient to carry around school/college, and it can run Microsoft Office and some good video editing software, so it’s useful for competing various assignments.
@Rͬuͧвⷡвⷡeͤrͬ ʎʞɔnᗡ I got the joke, the premise was just wrong. But I don't need to dig in my heels anyways because I don't like Macs anymore. I did for like a month but I rewatched some Louis Rossmann videos and now I'm back to disliking them. Lmao
@@NeutralGuyDoubleZero Green greens can do reflections. The reflection would also be green and you vertically flip the composited image to create a reflection. Example: the stars at warp or a planet seen through the Observation Lounge windows on Star Trek: The Next Generation are also seen in reflection on the conference table's black glass top. And that show was late 80's-early 90's, so it would be much easier to do today.
@@duotronicnone4572 Yes, it can potentially be done with green screen. But, in this case, it simply isn't. I mean, need I point out that there's green on one of the laptop screens there? In fact, looking at the icons along the bottom of them all, we can see red, green and blue all represented. Now, you might say that they green screened it, with the laptops off, and then sorted out the reflections, then composited in some desktop images onto the laptop screens to make them look like they are on - and deliberately chose one with a green background to throw us off. All that's entirely possible. But, equally, we know from reviews they've given that they have some big TVs. And the thing is that the "practical effects" version is just playing a fire animation on a big TV, with a reflective table in front of it with some laptops on it. That's it. That's way easier. Way less time-consuming. Is guaranteed to look perfect - without requiring tweaks and editing and all that - because it's quite literally actually happening right there in front of the camera for realz. Why would you go to all the effort of artificially recreating with visual effects that which you could actually do for real, by just sticking some laptops on a table in front of a big TV? A big TV that we know, for a fact, from earlier reviews on this channel, that they have available to use. Sure, this could potentially be done with green screen and compositing and such. But if you're actually doing it that way, when you could do a way better job far more easily, by just having a big TV, a table and some laptops, then film it for real, then you're honestly just doing it wrong.
No, you definetly don't buy something including resale price unless you're a company lol as a normal user i'm buying a laptop factoring in what it does for me compared to its cost. Also which idiot would buy a 2017 macbook that's used and pay it more than 400$?
@@msp5138 it's not really true or at least people i know that prefere apple products do that very mindfully. The best example is a friend of mine that as a side job does photoshoots: he wanted a macbook and got it because of the ease of use of editing softwares, he didn't buy it because it was cool or because "apple". He's just lazy and not really prepared to deal with a pc
@@msp5138 read it again, i didn't make a statement. Not everyone that uses a pc is a master race idiot in the same measure as not everyone that uses a MacBook is an hipster idiot. I was just presenting anecdotal evidence that there are some people that know why they want a MacBook
Linus: STOP BUYING THE MACBOOK AIR Me: EXACTLY WHYYY WUD U BUY THAT THING Also me: *watching this vid on a 2017 macbook air* Edit: OMG thanks for 20 likes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Literally watching this on the Macbook Air 2017 13 inch. I have had no complaints with it, in fact, when I initially purchased it, I was mind blown by how thin yet powerful this laptop can get. I completely disagree with Linus here that you should not purchase this laptop if you're going for something that can handle more than just browsing Facebook. This thing can handle a handful of games out there. I usually play a bunch of Roblox games on graphics 7 all the time. No issues aside from an average of 30FPS. I also do photoshop and some video editing, and even if the Macbook pro outperforms this machine in terms of those activities, it is really good for how thin this laptop is. In fact, I think I am gonna stick with this laptop for at least 4 more years until it either dies or is too obsolete. Amazing machine and has great battery life, the display are OK at best, and the specs are actually better than what you would expect on a laptop this thin. Worth my money.
hahahahah that s hilarious. thanks for writing this down. I was sure it would be sth funny but didnt really get it. I thought he meants "siders" and i was like waat?:P :D
@@Henry-fv1pe Apple Inc. keeps on making new products which make older ones obsolete though.. at least that s what i have heard.. because of updates, hardware compatibility etc in order to force you and buy the newer version
Linus: “Stop buying the MacBook Air” Also Linus: “I’d choose the MacBook Air” End of video Linus: "Id rather buy the Dell Inspiron 7000 2 in 1" Next time watch the whole video, Because it's almost as if these people have to make money so uploading the wrong title can make them loose hundreds or thousands...
Why are people buying it still? #1 It's Mac. #2 It's /cheap/. #3 Likely parents and adults not knowing any better. At the same time Louis can be heard screaming in the distance.
@@fayosdiary mine is 2013 too. The battery isn't as strong as it once was, but other than that it's still working perfectly. Amazing considering the number of times I've left it on full load overnight.
Mac book Air 2013 - still running fine on 2020 and with reduced performance on 2022 . Broken parts after usage : 1. 2022 MagSafeCable connection 2. 2021 battery after 1000 cycles If you look for netbook then it is perfect product for you to get any of Air .
06:38 “I’m not gonna run out and buy a car that performs great around the track, but makes my back hurt everytime I sit in it”. *Sports bike riders disconnected from the chat*
@@SiopaoSauc3 Last I heard, he rides an SV, which has a much more relaxed, upright sitting position than almost all other sport bikes, especially the 600cc or liter supersports. I loved my SV.
Pretty sure most public schools (at least in California) use Chromebooks. Mine is a charter school and they use MacBook Airs, but it's a 1:1 program where parents pay monthly for the laptop.
We ended up bitching so hard that the new students ended up with absolute beasts with dedicated gpus whilst we're still sitting here with 4 gigs of ram and full 128gig hardrives *cries*
@@vion4945 I work IT for a school district. Our K-5 students each have a Chromebook assigned to them they use each day and store in a charging cart. Our 6-8th graders do the same with but Windows laptops. Our High School students each have laptops they take home each day. We charge a $50 fee at the beginning of each year. They also turn their laptops at the end of the year.
Watching this from my 2012 Macbook Air, it got me through college and is still working perfectly after 8 years. Replaced the battery for a newer one for more convience when traveling.
They do stand up very well. I watched it on my 2013 Air, which is still on its original battery. I hadn't even noticed how bad the viewing angles were until Linus pointed it out! I wouldn't buy a new one today, but they really were excellent machines.
Today, I'd avoid apple. In 2012 tho it was most likely one of the best deals to get. I also applaud you for sticking to a single device for all those years. Usually people feel the need to upgrade every two years. I have a 5 year old surface book one I have no plans on upgrading in the near future. Keep going man.
As long as the hardware is still supported by Apple I don't think there is any problem buying it since it is not uncommon for Apple to still release their lastest OS for their older devices.
Well yeah the MBA 2017 is still a good device, unless you want a really powerful machine to use for rendering, heavy editing, and other very demanding stuff. The Air 2017 is still a good choice, surprisingly it can handle video editing and photoshop without a problem, though expect loud fans and a hot screen hinge unless it is only light editing and photoshop :P (as expected lmao)
My son’s razer pro which cost $3500 is now ready for the bin because of keyboard problems, massive overheating problem and cracked screen, and battery that no longer holds charge. He now wants a MacBook Air for school because it is the perfect laptop for that.
Well he kind of didn't say he'd buy it, he just said it was better than those two cheaper laptops, and when compared with the other contendants, he said that those were better.
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Seems Linus isn't aware (yet) that the 'top best selling' on amazon is actually not a representation of the *volume* of sales, but rather *total revenue* of sales.
This needs more upvotes..
That’s interesting...and a very inappropriate statistical distortion by Amazon if true but makes sense that they would diabolically promote products that supply them the most revenue. Disgusting but good to know.
Bruh
Makes sense apple beats everyone in revenue most days of the week
super interesting
Laptop costs $750
Linus, for a cheap laptop it's not bad!
Poverty noises intensify
*cries in broke*
@@KUPOkinz My $700 laptop has a GTX 1650 and an ATX motherboard in it
Get a 14" Asus VivoBook or something. Same price, much better bang for your buck.
Not sure if Linus is trolling but though it's the "2017" Macbook Air.. it's still really the 2013 Model. I don't care if the keyboard is better, I've used one before and I don't like the Screen, Keyboard or how thin it is. I like symmetry. Bezels I can deal with but in 2020, I think an upgrade makes sense. Dual COre 5th Gen, fine on MacOS but not on Windows
I think Linus might be a bit disconnected from reality because he is so used to being surrounded by thousand dollar hardware that $750 is considered cheap for him.
M1 MacBook Air: Allow me to introduce myself...
Yeah this video aged poorly
I'm a laptop of wealth and taste,
ñope
Looks like a lot of Apple sheep
@@hassanmahd1_ Compared to the new RTX laptops the new mac cant even compare, and the RtX laptops comes in for a much cheaper price lmao.
*Now: start buying the MacBook Air*
It’s funny because the MacBook Air completely destroys every laptop in its price range now. I’d go as far to say it’s better than most laptops even double it’s price.
@@taylorfinelli8539 Yeah the 2.6 teraflops in the base model MacBook Air at least bursts past the $1999 Razer Blade 13”.
I think Qualcomm will bring the same great experience to Windows in a few years.
I use a Mac personally, so I can’t wait for the 16 inch version, just imagine what it can do with 4.5x higher tdp (58 watts vs 13 watts)
@@aperson8398 Yeah I’m excited to see what the new 16-inch silicon macbooks will bring to the table. I was so excited when these M1s came out, I sold my brand new 2020 MacBook Pro and bought the Air. No regrets.
@@taylorfinelli8539 yeah that’s like the wisest decision, well done, I’ve been thinking, hmmm, should I replace my 15 inch MacBook Pro since I don’t need more than 8 cores and I want a more portable silent thin laptop with a smooth user experience, iOS apps and somewhat gaming support, M1 delivers, what more could I want.
@emir bey definitely the M1. The M1 Air outperforms every MacBook ever made. I don’t know much about game development, but you should probably get the 16GB RAM upgrade. I love mine and I have the base model. Absolutely no complaints.
“the only apple products that actually get better with age are ciders”
thats a bar and a half
the bar was genius
burnn
It was a pretty... Genius Bar
Lemme just plug Martinelli's, delicious cider
doesn't make sense cause theres not a single tech product that actually gets better with age
2:20 gotta admire someone who doesn’t forget to geek out about MagSafe. The greatest loss of the USB-C era ( not including adapters to do a new take on it )
falcore91 the new MacBooks charge much faster with usbc
@@almostgreatnate7444 Nobody is disputing that...
MagSafe is simply easier to use
that’s half the reason i keep my old 2011 macbook pro as my main laptop, more ports then you know what to do with, easy upgradability and magsafe is pretty neat
why cant we have a grid array magsafe-like connector for usb? it's not like using logic to make it reversible would require some herculean feat of ingenuity. imagine magnetically attached flashdrives...
The Lenovo flex flexed so much you could literally do CPR on it
Hence the name Lenovo "FLEX"
@@Abel-Alvarez Wait till Sam sees the Samsung Galaxy Fold, fold completely.
THE CPU IS DYING, DO CPR ON IT
@@lagod63 that might actually improve the terrible airflow
Linus: “I’m not going to run out and buy a car that is great around the track but makes my back hurt.”
Car guys: *visible disgust*
Yea Linus has made a lot of car references like that lol
Lol exactly
Yes.
i was puking for an hour after reading this
just buy a new seat. xD
"...and the only apple products that actually get better with age, are ciders."
-Linus 2020
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SICK BURN!!! 🧐
Wish I could put my nexus device in an oak barrel to make them better
*Underrated quote here*
Yes. Because the Dell laptop DEFINITELY gets better with age.
Linus : that screen is real blast from past a tn panel
Me to my laptop : Its okay he's just spoiled
Saad Ahmad yeah he’s a gamer
Saad Ahmad hahaha!
commander dank memes not really since you usually view the laptop head-on.
why buy this junk when you can buy a 2013 15inch macbook pro retina i7 500gb ssd 16gb ram and dual graphics in perfect condition off ebay for 500 bucks?
Probably because since the MacBook Air (2017) is newer it will last more time and have more updates making it more compatible with today’s software.
That’s the only reason I can think of
he tortured the air in 10min more than I did for 4 years
Got the new M1 MacBook Air and it’s incredible
@@imGrayHay I switched FROM Windows. MacOS is the superior OS. Windows is incredibly inconsistent and unreliable. The only good reason to use it is gaming.
@@imGrayHay also looking to switch from windows here as well. I’ve been using it for over 10 years. Windows is a shadow of its former self. They stripped down and overdumbed down 50% of the interface, collect your data, and made everything cumbersome. If you want customization, go Linux. If you just want a working computer get a Mac end of story
@@imGrayHay Why can't you use both? I have an M1 Macbook Air base model for college and a Windows PC for gaming.
@@cryinginstyle hi, can you tell me if MacBook good for Business major? I have to purchase a laptop for my son and I’m really back-and-forth between the MacBook Air and Dell. I don’t want to worry about any kind of apps not being able to be used on the Apple
@@imGrayHay
"being scammed out of your money"
>Windows
r u dumb
“Stop buying the MacBook Air”
**has Amazon link in the description**
🤔
"You shouldn't buy it, but if you do, use our Link for that sweet affiliate cash for us" lmao
Okay jokes aside, they always have everything they feature in their description, which is actually very nice I think.
It's still your decision to make.
He recently commented on the whole concept of the channel in general... that it doesn't feel great to be promoting constantly getting the latest thing, but.... yeah...allowing everyone at the company to pay their rent... that's important too.
Chance Teska yeah we all know they just want that money because their other channels are doing better
Wuut Da Hell that is why everything I buy is not using their affiliate link. What have you done for me lately LTT??????
Linus- I'll not buy a car that's great around the track but gets my back hurt
Car bois- I'll pretend that I never heard that.
Tanmay Thakur haha exactly what I was thinking
😂 I almost lost it when he said that.
That's kinda the point though. "Computer bois" would never buy the Mac, but our priorities are different than the average person.
@@cypherfunc 😂 no I completely understand where he's coming from. As a huge car enthusiast, I've come to understand, that what I consider to be important non car people don't care or ever think about.
He's a dad, no where near a car enthusiast as well so that's understandable haha
Two years later, we've figured out that: if you replace the nvme drive with an adapter and a larger drive. The machine gains a 40% speed from a stock macbook air. I've seen it for myself with cinebench scores as well. The small, slow drive holds it back...
Any video that shows this. I'm actually curious.
I have owned a 2017 Air since 2017. Runs every update seamlessly. Never gotten any bugs or running issues. I edit video with premiere pro and raw photos on photoshop. I run it to a 4k monitor too. I program with VS and Xcode. Almost 5 years I've had this and it's still such a joy to use, I can't say the same about any PC.
I'm glad I came across this comment. I'm actually getting the Air 2017 next week, as it's being sold at a discounted price where I'm from. I'm not gonna do heavy stuff on it, just for my writing and movie watching. I have a separate laptop I use for my work (Dell).
what PC do you have experience with?
@@standupyak hp stream 11"
Linus: don’t buy the MacBook Air
Description: *link to MacBook air*
Money has to come from somewhere ;)
Cause he know people
Shaylan Chadha he gets money from those links
That’s y
@Horizon Foz yes the video was dont buy macbook in the end buy a macbook wft 🤣
Look at the end of the day some people will still choose apple.
1:58 "General Kenobi"
Jedidiah Tam you are a bold one
Good to know that editor knows a good meme :D
"A suprise to be sure, but a welcome one."
yupz loved this
You're a bold one
"For a cheap laptop, it's pretty good"
1.1Ghz
Dual core
i3 Processor
8gb of ram
256gb SSD
Intel Iris Plus 640
$999.0
Hp envys have 6 cores 2.3 gigahertz with a 256 SSD with 8 gbs of ram for 800 dollars
My laptop which isn't even worth 100 dollars has 2 core 2.0 GHz lol
I just bought an acer nitro 5, and has a max 3.7 Ghz quad core amd ryzen, 4 gb gtx 1650, 8 gb, 512 gigs ssd, a much larger I/O and yet room for upgradability. And, for around 720$. Even Apple's smartphones seems reasonably priced when you look at their laptops.
@@krypton1142 I mean no shit. Any computer can run an operating system. You can even run macOS on a Windows computer.
that stuff does not matter to me I'm not joking I love this beast for what i and many other non computer nerds use it for. It turns on straight away, physical construction (lightweight) (thinness), and amazing looks still to this day. It is fantastic to type with and very easy to use. Yes, it has its problems but you still waiting for your pc to "install updates" while I'm typing away. My point is with numbers you become arrogant when you actually use the MacBook Air for light work you will love it
this did not age well...
lunis: "a cheapo laptop"
the cheapo laptop on amazon: $749
that's more than i make a month even after you convert to my currency and factor in exchange rates /sadface
@@rogoth01themasterwizard11 Same for me here in the US as well depending on how many hours I get at my job. The last laptop I bought was a used Red Lid Lenovo Thinkpad X140e for $80 USD shipped. I upped the RAM to 8GB of 1333Mhz DDR3L RAM, and a 240GB 2.5in ADATA SU635 SSD. from the original 4GB RAM, and 500GB WD Blue HDD. I Installed Manjaro Budgie Linux on it for a rolling release distro, and while not a beast of a laptop it's 11.6in 720p screen and AMD quad core A4-5000 APU gets everything I need a laptop to do done, plus it's rugged AF having originally been built for K5 - 12th grade students in mind, and if I want to game I'll get on my dual 24in 1080p monitor gaming desktop that also runs Manjaro Budgie Linux.
Sometimes it pays to think out of the box, and not go with the crowd if you are on a tight budget, and need/want good tech that gets the job done.
Step 1: get a job
Else
Step 2: dark sell organ
@@MrAdeelAH Sell your plasma for good cash!!! If you are healthy enough, then it's a good way to earn some extra money on the weekends, and help out your fellow man in need.
@DispelTheMyth Acer back in the early - mid 00's had way better build quality for budget to mid range laptops, as I had a few various models, but around the 08 - 10 era of Netbooks taking off, they started to take nose dive on overall quality for their lowend to mid range offerings, however their Ferrari branded lineup was still good stuff if you could afford it. These days I have to agree they are just over all not good for the money, unless you catch a really good used deal.
Lenovo outside of their Thinkpads can be hit, and miss on the build quality, so it pays to do your research big time!! Plus on older thinkpads like my X140e, and X131e the prices of the replacement batteries have gone up, and they are getting harder to find, same for my X120e. So do keep that in mind as well.
Sadly the later apple laptops are nowhere near as good as the classic stuff. Removing the magsafe charging port was plain stupid. This apple laptop is the perfect 'robust' school laptop...thats why it's so popular
It's actually popular because people blindly believe Apple products are better without a thought.
People get their Apple logo, they get the sales.
Edit: Before another Mactard or misunderstanding dude attacks me - I am talking ONLY about this 8-Year Old Laptop with a 5-Year Old CPU being sold at such high prices and is at the top of sales
I also use an MBP 13 and I am NOT questioning ALL Mac Users
@Pure Cancer Do YOU know anything? Windows being less secure is a dumb Mac fan logic. Check stats of something like the Shlayer Virus of Mac. 20%+ viruses are anyway written for Web Phishing, which is equally likely in all OSes.
Only Macs are thin, light, boot fast? Which era are you living in? Early 2000s? LG Gram, Swift 5, HP Spectre x360, Dell XPS! These are thinner, lighter, *FAR* more powerful and more capable than Macs (Yet, cost far less money). And Windows has far better inter-compatibility with devices of various OSes than Mac.
Simply say you are in the Apple EcoSystem.
@@nikhilpaleti3872 I'm a PC guy, but I definitly can appreciate the incredible integration of the apple ecosystem and their build quality. They definitely don't have the specs and they do pull some shenanigans when it comes to pricing, but I really do think that mac has its benefits
Nikhil Paleti Why are you shaming apple users? You really have to use those bug words to shame on someone huh? If mac os works for them let them, same as if windows works for you them shove it up your self-righteous ass since you feel superior for knowing computer specs. Fucking moron
@@zeddnl6514 I am shaming them because they don't accept they just like the OS and it works for them. Instead, they spread hatred and venom like the ash*le above. Oh. Let me rephrase that - They go around spreading fake BULLSHIT like "Windows is unsecure", "Windows is laggy" "Windows crashes everyday".
Why not just say that "I have an iPhone and it works well", why not say that "I have been using Macs in school so that feels more familiar"? Why spread rumours and BS? Like legit read my last comment or any of my comments above. I've been repeating the same crap- accept the fact that you're in the EcoSystem
Edit: Also, no. I don't feel superior for knowing specs, but I definitely feel having better specs helps and I generally prioritise specs for my personal devices, but Ik there are tons of people who need other stuff like battery, portability and such and I more than am glad to accept it.
In fact, being the "Tech Guru" in my circle, I never tell my Apple EcoSystem friends to shift to Windows/Android. Yes, there is always banter like "Mine has a faster CPU/GPU" or "Mine has 4 Thunderbolts" etc.
When your desktop is worse than the MacBook air 😠 but you picked it up off Craigslist for $50 😀
Worth it!
When you don't have desktop...
@@mojejmenojecase1835 when smart fridge 244p resolution
69th like (lmao this comment is so true) :)
Bought a broken air a while ago. I fixed it by removing the screen, new ribbon cable etc i couldn't find a reasonably priced replacement screen for it so i just upgraded it heavily and turned it into a desktop. Costed me in total around 170 dollars. (The mac itself was 70 us dollars)
Edit: i got the 2015 or 2016 model (the seller didnt list the year) but i can tell its either one of them
Tip for editors. Sometimes the intro song is in mono instead of stereo.
I know right. Sucks in mono. It's been happening for years.
Many people listen on mono devices... even it is 2020
Um.. this video has it in stereo and I haven't heard it in mono as far as I can remember in any video. So.. maybe you're mistaken
@@MonsterSound.Bradley Mono isnt bad..
@@jamcdonald120 If one ear isn't getting sound, then it is in stereo, they just screwed up in mixing. If it were in mono, you'd hear the same thing in both ears.
I feel like with apple Linus has a love/hate relationship.
HATE HATE
Yeah... he loves the MacBook Pro 16 inch but hates every other apple product
I just wanna say that macos is whole lot cleaner and also more advanced while being simple, as it is UNIX itself
高橋有希 you sit on a throne of lies
@@mageminx7551 I mean, I'm a Linux user myself so using windows for me is infuritating
I have a 2015 which is very similar to this. I didn't buy it recently though, I got it years ago.
It is a really well built machine even now and it still runs well. I use it for web development and productivity tasks, which it handles fine. But the screen is really bad on these. And the 128 gb SSD is laughably small. I constantly find myself filling it up.
These classic macs really were great machines though. A real golden age for laptop computers.
You nailed it. It's all about the build quality to me. I can't stand those laptops that feel cheap and feel like they might break at any minute. Apple products are just built so solid.
Insert all the macbooks that had hinge problems..
@@theairaccumulator7144 one example is all you have? My Macbook is going 8 years with no signs of slowing down. Like I said, quality built and the proof is everywhere.
@@senecanoles 5 years with a bottom of the barrel in ultra thin (macbook inspired - well just plain copied) design acer ryzen laptop (yep first gen ryzen mobile cpu).
Wifi module gave up halfway, bought a dongle and going strong - only weakness being a 8gb ram laptop so can't be used for work as a developer.
Cost about 500$ at the time.
Best of all can play games, a lot of games too and rather well due to how great the ryzen apus actually are.
@@aravindpallippara1577 macbooks are nice. let people enjoy things.
That's their only redeeming quality though.
Linus: Stop buying the MacBook Air!
Me: sweats while watching this in a MacBook Pro 2011
Bich Phuc OMG lol, that is me exactly, watching this on my 2011 MacBook Pro....I’m buying the 2019 Air anyway lol I can’t afford or wait for the new pro later this year 😂😂 it’s been a good run!
2011 is a good mac year
Sitting here with my 2012 MacBook Pro lol
@@vamvra5498 no year is a good mac year bahahaha
I just upgraded from 2011 pro to 2019 air, and honestly the 2011 was pretty useable with an ssd. The main reason I upgraded was the 2011 has ridiculously underpowered integrated graphics and portability is also a concern for me
Linus: "For a cheap laptop, it's pretty good"
The Laptop: "$749, dual-core, discontinued"
XD
That moment I realize this video is not for me 😔
exactly
@Ajmal Moha'd just buy a used macbook air for 200-400 dollars. really worth it for an i5 just gotta use an external harddrive if you wanna do anything on the damn thing XD
Cheap laptop huh🤔
My wallet doesn’t agree lmao 😂
M1 chip: I’m going end this man’s whole career
4:19 for those days when an older laptop is sexier than your significant other
6:38 every car guy ever: "well yes,but actually no"
Sliding Gamer Reminds me of that one Top Gear Ep where one of the presenters got a track car for touring and regretted it after the first 30 miles
Every car guy really.
US noob comment
@@nielsnielsen9013 huh? Please elaborate.
TheKiwiSage the lowered road scraping junk yard racing seats cat back exhaust MIATA life........ miata is always the answer
Linus: "I would probably choose the MacBook Air"......Somebody spiked his LTT water bottle.
its the gucci mane effect. we've lost him
It is an iBottle now
lttstore.com
The fact that he didn't even mention the bottle nor lttstore already meant something was off. :P
Apple spiked water probably tastes like money.
My dad has the macbook air 2017 for work and he is quite happy with it even in 2020, no complaints. He shifted from windows to Mac this year and he likes almost everything about it
The thing that's so great about Apple is that their products truly last you a long time while keeping up performance. I bought a refurbished 2017 MacBook Air in 2019 directly from Apple and had it upgraded to the i9 core-- and it is an amazing laptop. Never laggy. Never once crashed. Battery lasts forever (only have to charge it every other day or so). Lightweight, but still super solid. Yeah the screen's not as good as their newer models, but honestly? You don't even notice it after you use it for the first time. My previous Mac was a 2008 unibody MacBook and IT STILL RUNS. Fast, too. The only reason I eventually replaced it with the Air is because of the weight. Meanwhile, everyone I know who owns a PC has to exchange their machine every few years. If you think about the years of usage you can get out of Apple's MacBooks, they really are not overpriced. It totally makes sense for even the old Air to be one of the best-selling laptops. It's just really a great value.
I have a 400 Euro i5 PC from 2015 and its still running perfectly in 2022. PCs last forever.
The display alone is an instant dealbreaker for me.
I could live with the rest, but a 13 inch laptop with a TN display with less than 130 ppi... no thanks
I got one through college when I started in September in €300 and honestly, I have barely used my 4k dell 7559 since getting it. It's really good as a production laptop. Yes, the display is miserable in comparison but it's fine honestly. The battery is great, the keyboard is great and it's incredibly light. I think I'll upgrade to a new pro or a new air in two or three years.
TL;DR They're great when you're not paying full price.
Such a horrible deal
@@beaus123 yep same here. I have an aero and a Macbook pro with way better screens but the air is just an amazing all rounder.
@@BasicShapes suit yourself, cheaper than a brand new laptop
Apple last year: Our latest iPad Pro is 2x faster than the best-selling laptop on the market.
Well, It seems that they didn't lie.
RealLinusZhang they actually said that about the budget $329 iPad lmao
breaks 2x faster too
@@MichaelS-vy1ku that doesn't make any sense
And we've spent a decade programming it to not do anything useful.
@@salemsloane5820 Yes it does
look at that glowing apple logo 🥵
"the only apple products that actually get better with age are ciders" that's gold. that's singularly the thing that made me subscribe. well done.
Pretty primitive joke. Considering Apple products are the only computers in the world that hold their value in any meaningful way, it also doesn't really make any sense. You can sell a 5 year old Apple computer and get about 50% of the price you paid for it. That is insane. You try that with a Wintel laptop and you'd get maybe 10%.
@@roots4x getting better with age ≠ depreciation/appreciation
@@cherrypepsi2815 Sure not directly, but there is a strong correlation there. Compared to almost any other tech products, Apple products do age relatively well, IMO.
I wasn't shocked when he said it's the best selling. I used to work in an all Mac school. When it comes to laptops for the teachers, it had to be Apple and it had to be the cheapest you can get.
Sounds like the same people who buy BMW cars in the absolute rock bottom poverty spec.
@@notmenotme614 I'd argue that the lowest spec BMW (or bottom of any range for that matter) is by far the best value.
@@xx-----------xx873 Not when you can buy another car with a much better spec for the same amount.
With a bottom of the range BMW you’re paying way too much, just for the brand label and getting nothing for your money.
that's just not a good combo lmao
@@notmenotme614 Do not ever test drive a BMW. You are going to be miserable. And the rich people, don't like peasant driving their cars.
Dont fart in a apple store.
Apple : Why?
Because they dont have windows in it.
This is my laptop and I love it- if it got stolen today id buy the same one. I keep it on sierra. For browsing and word processing I can get 3 days on a charge and can still run anything I would ever want to (abelton live, using as a jacktrip server, portal 2).
Pretty much everyone at my school has this laptop.
Cosmic Nightmare makes sense. It’s light so it’s convenient to carry around school/college, and it can run Microsoft Office and some good video editing software, so it’s useful for competing various assignments.
Same except for me lmao I have a pro
@Hooked On Chronics or you know , some kids have jobs?
@@danr8267 kids should not work
TotalX48 you clearly are a child if you believe things should simply be handed too you
Me watching this on a 2009 business laptop
Me to my laptop:
"It's okay your keyboard puts those new skinny laptops to shame"
thinkpads ftw
Price: 750 dollars
Linus: "FOR A CHEAPO LAPTOP-"
Keep in mind the air 2017 is the last apple laptop you can upgrade the memory from 128gb to 1tb
Lenovo: names a laptop "flex"
The laptop: flexes whenever and whereever you touch it.
Me: well, they ain't lying.
I'm waiting for the Lenovo Stiffy
@@Ghost_PM11 hahahaha
Im stil usin my lenovo ideapad
Weird flex but ok
*Not a big deal if you don't keep sitting and stepping on it.*
People who watch this on a MacBook Air: Wait, the sharpness is the same.
can you shut
How did this get 650 likes and how u gonna disrespect my comment
Thanks for reminding me that time I fell on the mcbk air and then scratched my skin off
The 2018-now MacBook Air models have a 2560x1600 display
@Rͬuͧвⷡвⷡeͤrͬ ʎʞɔnᗡ I got the joke, the premise was just wrong. But I don't need to dig in my heels anyways because I don't like Macs anymore. I did for like a month but I rewatched some Louis Rossmann videos and now I'm back to disliking them. Lmao
That logo is powerful, honestly is the real reason of a good feeling, obviously the build quality too but at a way higher cost
The MacBook is a relic and it probably displays word documents as scrolls
Linus: Stop buying the 2017 macbook air
Me: nervously watching this on my 2014 macbook air
me watching this on my 2019 MacBook Air looking down on your comments
@@Grxvyy Me too
skyx20 you’ll be back in 5 years
Via 2015 MacBook Air
watching this on 2018 macbook pro.
Watching this on imaginary 2020 MacBook pro
0:45 - okay, that shot is cool as hell.
Almost enough to justify a $50,000 camera and an 80" TV that made it happen.
I thought it was green screen behind
@@pizza_parker9689 its pretty clear its not a green screen. Its literally reflecting onto the table in front of it
@@NeutralGuyDoubleZero Green greens can do reflections. The reflection would also be green and you vertically flip the composited image to create a reflection. Example: the stars at warp or a planet seen through the Observation Lounge windows on Star Trek: The Next Generation are also seen in reflection on the conference table's black glass top. And that show was late 80's-early 90's, so it would be much easier to do today.
@@duotronicnone4572 It's not a green screen dude, but keep doubling down and see where it gets you
@@duotronicnone4572 Yes, it can potentially be done with green screen.
But, in this case, it simply isn't.
I mean, need I point out that there's green on one of the laptop screens there? In fact, looking at the icons along the bottom of them all, we can see red, green and blue all represented.
Now, you might say that they green screened it, with the laptops off, and then sorted out the reflections, then composited in some desktop images onto the laptop screens to make them look like they are on - and deliberately chose one with a green background to throw us off.
All that's entirely possible.
But, equally, we know from reviews they've given that they have some big TVs. And the thing is that the "practical effects" version is just playing a fire animation on a big TV, with a reflective table in front of it with some laptops on it.
That's it. That's way easier. Way less time-consuming. Is guaranteed to look perfect - without requiring tweaks and editing and all that - because it's quite literally actually happening right there in front of the camera for realz.
Why would you go to all the effort of artificially recreating with visual effects that which you could actually do for real, by just sticking some laptops on a table in front of a big TV?
A big TV that we know, for a fact, from earlier reviews on this channel, that they have available to use.
Sure, this could potentially be done with green screen and compositing and such. But if you're actually doing it that way, when you could do a way better job far more easily, by just having a big TV, a table and some laptops, then film it for real, then you're honestly just doing it wrong.
You have to factor in the resale price when factoring in the overall cost.
No u don't
R K Yes you do.
No, you definetly don't buy something including resale price unless you're a company lol as a normal user i'm buying a laptop factoring in what it does for me compared to its cost. Also which idiot would buy a 2017 macbook that's used and pay it more than 400$?
@@msp5138 it's not really true or at least people i know that prefere apple products do that very mindfully. The best example is a friend of mine that as a side job does photoshoots: he wanted a macbook and got it because of the ease of use of editing softwares, he didn't buy it because it was cool or because "apple". He's just lazy and not really prepared to deal with a pc
@@msp5138 read it again, i didn't make a statement. Not everyone that uses a pc is a master race idiot in the same measure as not everyone that uses a MacBook is an hipster idiot. I was just presenting anecdotal evidence that there are some people that know why they want a MacBook
Linus: STOP BUYING THE MACBOOK AIR
Me: EXACTLY WHYYY WUD U BUY THAT THING
Also me: *watching this vid on a 2017 macbook air*
Edit: OMG thanks for 20 likes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HOY
@@bohthegamer8684 HOY
2015 refurbished, 11-inch here WOOOO
6:03 legends say he dropped both laptops and had to reshoot the scene.
U mean pause the shoot and send Anthony to buy replacements?
6:05 Holy $H!T he didn't drop it
This just in: It's a snowy day in Hell right now, and the Devil is snowplowing...
no one cares
He did.... Take two.. Start from the top... Lmao
doesnt matter, it's a macbook
Dropping a Macbook Air isn't even half as bad and a janky custom cooler unit for an 8K camera...
Literally watching this on the Macbook Air 2017 13 inch. I have had no complaints with it, in fact, when I initially purchased it, I was mind blown by how thin yet powerful this laptop can get.
I completely disagree with Linus here that you should not purchase this laptop if you're going for something that can handle more than just browsing Facebook. This thing can handle a handful of games out there. I usually play a bunch of Roblox games on graphics 7 all the time. No issues aside from an average of 30FPS. I also do photoshop and some video editing, and even if the Macbook pro outperforms this machine in terms of those activities, it is really good for how thin this laptop is. In fact, I think I am gonna stick with this laptop for at least 4 more years until it either dies or is too obsolete. Amazing machine and has great battery life, the display are OK at best, and the specs are actually better than what you would expect on a laptop this thin. Worth my money.
My MacBook air from 2012 is still running strong
6:03 In an alternate dimension, he dropped the Macbook Air.
In an alternate dimension, this comment wasn't written
@@thefountainpendesk I am sorry my comment was bad, would you like me to delete it?
@@brianfong5711 oh no, it wasn't bad, I was just making a point
The Fountain Pen Desk lol
In that alternate universe this comment would have said "he didn't drop the Macbook Air."
That flex is there so when it bluescreens you can attempt CPR
Hahahaha! Underrated comment
Do these have bad reputation for that or just a general gab at Lenovo?
@@amjohnson86 that particular model has a lot of flex in the chassis around the keyboard
I'm watching You on my MacBook Air 2017, best Mac ever and I love it. It's pretty and the glowing Apple logo is amazing...
Lol 2017 macbook is in no way the best mac ever. The M1 chip ones are as of now. The glowing logo is pretty dope though.
Watching this on a 2015 MacBook Air. It does what I need it to do and it has the best build quality for what I can pay for them.
*Linus throws up the Air with one hand"
He's a really daring individual, isn't he, despite past experiences with flipping objects.
I wanna see him juggling
Given what it is, very few would care if he dropped it ;-P
6:05 that gave me anxiety. just... put them down
Why?
it is electronic-trash anyway
Linus Drop Tips
When you have over 100 laptops you kind of stop giving a fuck
He wouldn't give two shits if it slipped
Accidental drop test.
M1 macs: oh nononono
I'm watching this on a 2015 Inspiron 13-7353, and I have to say that I'm pretty impressed with the Dell Inspiron.
When Linus said that the MacBook was a "cheap laptop" I almost had a brain aneurysm I'm so broke lol
i mean compared to high end laptops yeah lol
I need a $750 laptop for word processing; don't you?
@Deadpoppin how can you be poor? Just work looooooool
@@novarl5082 You know, I still don't get this... Thinkpads aren't expensive at all.
GTI VR6 i’m not talking ab thinkpads. i’m talking ab better laptops like macbook pro’s and a higher specced dell xps 13’s
"THE ONLY APPLE PRODUCTS THAT GET BETTER WITH AGE ARE CIDERS!" xD
hahahahah that s hilarious. thanks for writing this down. I was sure it would be sth funny but didnt really get it. I thought he meants "siders" and i was like waat?:P :D
Anarghya Das Apple products age very well, not sure what you are talking about
@@Henry-fv1pe if you are willing to pay extra money for a logo/'status' then in your eyes it will be great, if not your ego would hurt.
@@Henry-fv1pe Apple Inc. keeps on making new products which make older ones obsolete though.. at least that s what i have heard.. because of updates, hardware compatibility etc in order to force you and buy the newer version
i.e. golddiggers XD
The Apple of my i5. Yes. That's great
"The only Apple product that's worth buying, is cider." That took me a sec 😂
Linus: “Stop buying the MacBook Air”
Also Linus: “I’d choose the MacBook Air”
Technically not the truth if you watch the whole way through. I feel bad for the people who stop the video right there after he says that.
@@GuyLogen APPLE BAD am I right?
@@cawashka Bad Apple
If not linus would be like dave lee,who criticise macbook pro before...
Linus: “Stop buying the MacBook Air”
Also Linus: “I’d choose the MacBook Air”
End of video Linus: "Id rather buy the Dell Inspiron 7000 2 in 1"
Next time watch the whole video, Because it's almost as if these people have to make money so uploading the wrong title can make them loose hundreds or thousands...
Why are people buying it still?
#1 It's Mac.
#2 It's /cheap/.
#3 Likely parents and adults not knowing any better.
At the same time Louis can be heard screaming in the distance.
Honestly, its true. They just want a Mac and they get it only for $750
Think businesses who buy in bulk. Many buy according to what the CEO or manager prefers... Which is often a MacBook.
Also...some parents know the metal chassis can take a beating. For students throwing this thing around in backpacks, durability matters.
its good for me because no one can look at my screen when I am using MacBook Air old model at Coffee Shop and Cafe. LOL
macbook air now with M1: Let me introduce myself
My MacBook air has lasted longer than any other piece of tech I've ever purchased, and I bought it second hand.
same! mine is from 2013 and still going strong
@@fayosdiary mine is 2013 too. The battery isn't as strong as it once was, but other than that it's still working perfectly. Amazing considering the number of times I've left it on full load overnight.
@@GuyWithoutACamera you won't regret it. They're perfect for uni.
Maruge
Just get a secondhand thinkpad, those can’t break
It's all on how you treat your tech. I'm using a Samsung r580 and while it is obviously ancient (bought it in 2010) it still is working and usable
2:50 i think linus squeezed one out.
christopher it's his weird ass grunt
or something was trying to get out and called for help.
@@aleph_2ne wow it is what a nerd.
Linus: buys the MacBook Air
Also Linus: basically tries to destroy it
do he really like, break it apart?
@@Aragubas no but he tried too.
Mac book Air 2013 - still running fine on 2020 and with reduced performance on 2022 .
Broken parts after usage :
1. 2022 MagSafeCable connection
2. 2021 battery after 1000 cycles
If you look for netbook then it is perfect product for you to get any of Air .
06:38 “I’m not gonna run out and buy a car that performs great around the track, but makes my back hurt everytime I sit in it”.
*Sports bike riders disconnected from the chat*
Ironically Linus does ride sport bike, and was considering the Lightning electric sport bike.
@@SiopaoSauc3 Last I heard, he rides an SV, which has a much more relaxed, upright sitting position than almost all other sport bikes, especially the 600cc or liter supersports. I loved my SV.
*Saleen disconnected from the chat*
*Ariel,Bac and caterham disconnected*
*Ferrari enzo disconnected*
@@SteveOnlin I've seen reviews of Ariel, Bac and Caterham and not once did they complain about the seats.
The sports bike rider disconnected already before this video due to speeding and hitting a car.
"and this video is brought to you by..."
*Double taps*
I love how the sponsors and intro are always 10 seconds each. It's as if it's on purpose, just skip 20 secs.
FRESHBOOKS
@@rainfordays855 Linus has said on the WAN show that they do it intentionally
@@benjaminmcintosh857 yeah sure whatever, I bet he said that to keep sponsors happy.
Deadass
I switched from a Surface Pro 7 to an M1 MacBook Air and its speed and battery life is just phenomenal. It's my first Mac btw
You had a bad laptop from the start , should of gone with a Lenovo thinkpad
@@Weensx M1 would still beat the crap out of the ThinkPad in everything except gaming of course.
When the macbook air starts using hamon
"You are an old lady???"
Austin Evans says if that Macbook Air's screen was on a $200 laptop he would complain about it...that was in 2017
Reality - NOT many
@@Mravobike yeah but paying 750 - 900 is just insane. Even most Chromebooks don't have TN displays
@@Mravobike nah, i want the best possible value for my money.
@@TechieBaby every $500 windows laptop has better screen than $1000 macbook air
Yasin Hasan Well the new MacBook Air has a way nicer screen.
2:50 was that a fart?
Lol 😂
Yes it was. 😂😂
😂😂😂😂
Let me catch my son farting in front of 10 million people.
😂
Honestly I have the 2017 MacBook Air and it works so well. I have no problem with it.
08:25
Okay, I hear what you're saying...
But does it come with a white apple sticker?
I rest my case.
Public School System: *I’m gonna pretend I didn’t hear that*
yeah agreed
Pretty sure most public schools (at least in California) use Chromebooks. Mine is a charter school and they use MacBook Airs, but it's a 1:1 program where parents pay monthly for the laptop.
Is it true that public schools give free laptops to students. ?
I mean, how they can afford giving all these expensive laptops for free. ?
We ended up bitching so hard that the new students ended up with absolute beasts with dedicated gpus whilst we're still sitting here with 4 gigs of ram and full 128gig hardrives
*cries*
@@vion4945 I work IT for a school district. Our K-5 students each have a Chromebook assigned to them they use each day and store in a charging cart. Our 6-8th graders do the same with but Windows laptops. Our High School students each have laptops they take home each day. We charge a $50 fee at the beginning of each year. They also turn their laptops at the end of the year.
Watching this from my 2012 Macbook Air, it got me through college and is still working perfectly after 8 years. Replaced the battery for a newer one for more convience when traveling.
Wegwezen yet would you buy one new today?
@@alexisfougeres6549 he would buy a better one for the price he paid back then
They do stand up very well. I watched it on my 2013 Air, which is still on its original battery. I hadn't even noticed how bad the viewing angles were until Linus pointed it out! I wouldn't buy a new one today, but they really were excellent machines.
Cool story bro. What did you have for lunch? Kaviar?
Be right back, I have to see if the footman are harvesting the crops pproppperly
Today, I'd avoid apple. In 2012 tho it was most likely one of the best deals to get. I also applaud you for sticking to a single device for all those years. Usually people feel the need to upgrade every two years. I have a 5 year old surface book one I have no plans on upgrading in the near future. Keep going man.
As long as the hardware is still supported by Apple I don't think there is any problem buying it since it is not uncommon for Apple to still release their lastest OS for their older devices.
Well yeah the MBA 2017 is still a good device, unless you want a really powerful machine to use for rendering, heavy editing, and other very demanding stuff. The Air 2017 is still a good choice, surprisingly it can handle video editing and photoshop without a problem, though expect loud fans and a hot screen hinge unless it is only light editing and photoshop :P (as expected lmao)
My son’s razer pro which cost $3500 is now ready for the bin because of keyboard problems, massive overheating problem and cracked screen, and battery that no longer holds charge. He now wants a MacBook Air for school because it is the perfect laptop for that.
5:40 Linus being Linus - love it
6:05 This is my first time witnessing a laptop being casually thrown in the air
Razi Dude I mean, they didn’t call it the MacBook *Air* for nothing
1:58 "General Kenobi!"
"Your a bold one"
@1:59 "Hello there.."
“This pen holder is excruciatingly stupid.”
- Linus
😂😂😂
People buy an old MacBook for ease of use, not for specs. I am planning to buy a 2015 MacBook air for my sister
Linus: Stop buying this!!
Also Linus: I would buy this.
Well he kind of didn't say he'd buy it, he just said it was better than those two cheaper laptops, and when compared with the other contendants, he said that those were better.
and best of all, we all just watch it and accept both of his opinions, without ever buying the device featured.
Me, someone who has only bought one laptop in the past, a Windows device: _"Okay Linus, thanks for the helpful tech tips. Much appreciated"_
TheMrminimario LOL
10:10 The Dell is a black mirror, the Mac isn't. If that counts fpor you, it counts a lot.
I picked up one of these used for $350CAD. Great machine for the price I think. Its a bit slow with the CPU from 2015, but fine for basic tasks.
6:05 oH my gOD my heart skipped at beat
If you have that's how you feel about Macintrash I'm sorry
Same here, bro!
No worries, Linus doesn't have a history of dropping things...
Mike gl ygs every friday. Jokes aside what were you trying to say
legend says it took 69 takes to get it right.