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.
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...
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.
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
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.
@@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.
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.
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
@@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
@@nikhilpaleti3872 Mac build quality is just consistent. Dell xps, HP spectre, LG gram, acer swift series are all great laptops. But man windows companies just dont seem to have consistent qc. If they step it up in this department I bet macs won't be as popular anymore
Nikhil Paleti Just like what you are doing you mean? Adding fuel to the fire. Also I did find a macbook pro (2019/2020) packing some heat. For $1000. A brand new one with same specs would cost ~15k, same range I found all new XPS.. So it's not necessarily more expensive. You get better specs with XPS but less build quality. All my apple products have lasted and if I do buy this macbook pro I was talking about it'd be an investment I'll probably use several years.
"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.
@@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.
@@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
@@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.
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
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...
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.
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 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.
@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 son’s razer pro which cost $3500 is now ready for the bin because of keyboard problems, massive overheating problem and cracked screen, and battery that no longer holds charge. He now wants a MacBook Air for school because it is the perfect laptop for that.
You nailed it. It's all about the build quality to me. I can't stand those laptops that feel cheap and feel like they might break at any minute. Apple products are just built so solid.
@@theairaccumulator7144 one example is all you have? My Macbook is going 8 years with no signs of slowing down. Like I said, quality built and the proof is everywhere.
@@KrypticNity 5 years with a bottom of the barrel in ultra thin (macbook inspired - well just plain copied) design acer ryzen laptop (yep first gen ryzen mobile cpu). Wifi module gave up halfway, bought a dongle and going strong - only weakness being a 8gb ram laptop so can't be used for work as a developer. Cost about 500$ 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.
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
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 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.
His strange obsession with "flex" as a manifestation of build quality or any other factor when evaluating a laptop is simply ridiculous, and he is one of the worst keyboard divas on YT. Mobility, battery life, screen, performance, IO, reliability. The mac falls short on all of them, but hey at least the keyboard doesn't flex when I put my body weight on it...
Like son, with all the respect, you are a CEO of a YT channel, I had to write a 500 page dissertation and 9 peer reviewed papers on the shittiest university laptop in existance, calm down.
@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
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
Buy a 2012 MacBook Pro and upgrade the ram and storage in it. Put in a 1tb ssd and 15gigs of ram in mine and damn does it feel like a new machine. Obviously not as snappy as one with a modern day processor, but I can actually use word and browse the web without freezing or buffering every 2 seconds!!
It basicly comes down to one thing: Do you need MacOS on a budget, or not? If yes, then this machine might be a good pick for you. If not, either go with a more modern mac (for MacOS) or if you don't mind another operating system go for a Windows/Linux laptop, which offer more for the same price.
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...
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.
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.
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
@@Tedd755 No it's been gone for a while, and while it's kinda sad, it makes sense. Sound stupid in a business environment when starting your computer in a meeting or in an open office.
@@RonMillbrae I have the same machine and still use it for some Java/arduino programming (every now and then I also do some fortran stuff, but a potato can run fortran programs) and some Mathematica/matlab coding, it's not a slow machine at all, the OS is incredibly well optimized.
i got a 2013 macbook air, used OCLP and got it up to the newest OS. and it runs smoothly. i have now retired my shitty acer to sit behind my tv as a media player now.
@@newsnk3679 Not sure if I would use Macbook Air as my iOS build server :P iOS applications can be developed on other operating systems, you just can't build them.
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.
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.
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
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
Currently watching on a 2013 Macbook Air. I have used it everyday, for almost 7 years. Never had a single issue, battery hasn't been changed. Best money i've ever spent
idk i see where people are coming from with this but today you can buy a track car that drives like a daily on the road. Adaptive suspension, multiple engine maps etc. I think other than actual GT comp. cars your going to be comfortable in a good track car.
@@henrywindsor7037 I disagree, it's a good analogy. When you buy a performance car that "hurts your back every time you get into it", you're buying a machine that performs well at the expense of daily comfort for everyday use. Taking that analogy to the laptops, you're buying a performance laptop with good processing power at the expense of daily comfort in everyday use.
@@manueldiedrich6139 yes, but I think the example is exaggerated if compared to the laptop's, you have better performance with half the price and it's not like your hand will hurt if you type on the cheaper laptop and you can use the extra performance for a lot of things, and the screen looks as bad as my monitor which is seriously old
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.
This video can be summed up with: people care more about the OS than specs. People like MacOS, you cant get away from that with budget windows pc. I know its ”better value for money” - but preference is preference.
I grew up using Windows and I've had to learn Mac for my design career, and I have to say I just find the Mac stuff to be more intuitive. I know I can probably spend some time and make something similar for cheaper. But stuff like the touchpad gestures and airplay save me so much time. And in terms of the OS, its much easier to find what I'm looking for when I need to change some settings.
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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
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...
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.
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
“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
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
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
*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.
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.
"...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.
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
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.
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
@@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
@@nikhilpaleti3872 Mac build quality is just consistent. Dell xps, HP spectre, LG gram, acer swift series are all great laptops. But man windows companies just dont seem to have consistent qc. If they step it up in this department I bet macs won't be as popular anymore
If apple made it as easy to run macOS on pc as it is to run Windows on a Mac, no one would buy a Mac
Nikhil Paleti Just like what you are doing you mean? Adding fuel to the fire. Also I did find a macbook pro (2019/2020) packing some heat. For $1000. A brand new one with same specs would cost ~15k, same range I found all new XPS.. So it's not necessarily more expensive. You get better specs with XPS but less build quality. All my apple products have lasted and if I do buy this macbook pro I was talking about it'd be an investment I'll probably use several years.
“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
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
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.
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
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...
he tortured the air in 10min more than I did for 4 years
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?
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
6:05 that gave me anxiety. just... put them down
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.
Honestly thought he would have dropped at least 1 at that point.
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
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.
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"
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.
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
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.
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) :)
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 😂
*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
6:03 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."
My son’s razer pro which cost $3500 is now ready for the bin because of keyboard problems, massive overheating problem and cracked screen, and battery that no longer holds charge. He now wants a MacBook Air for school because it is the perfect laptop for that.
6:05 oH my gOD my heart skipped at beat
If you have that's how you feel about Macintrash I'm sorry
Same here, bro!
No worries, Linus doesn't have a history of dropping things...
Mike gl ygs every friday. Jokes aside what were you trying to say
legend says it took 69 takes to get it right.
Linus: Stop buying the 2017 macbook air
Me: nervously watching this on my 2014 macbook air
me watching this on my 2019 MacBook Air looking down on your comments
@@Grxvyy Me too
skyx20 you’ll be back in 5 years
Via 2015 MacBook Air
watching this on 2018 macbook pro.
Watching this on imaginary 2020 MacBook pro
1:58 "General Kenobi!"
"Your a bold one"
@1:59 "Hello there.."
You nailed it. It's all about the build quality to me. I can't stand those laptops that feel cheap and feel like they might break at any minute. Apple products are just built so solid.
Insert all the macbooks that had hinge problems..
@@theairaccumulator7144 one example is all you have? My Macbook is going 8 years with no signs of slowing down. Like I said, quality built and the proof is everywhere.
@@KrypticNity 5 years with a bottom of the barrel in ultra thin (macbook inspired - well just plain copied) design acer ryzen laptop (yep first gen ryzen mobile cpu).
Wifi module gave up halfway, bought a dongle and going strong - only weakness being a 8gb ram laptop so can't be used for work as a developer.
Cost about 500$ 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.
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
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.*
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
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
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.
1:59 the force is strong with this one
KibSquib48 AH. General Kenobi
well hello there
"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.
10:32 "Only Apple products that actually gets better with age are ciders!" - Linus 2020
Apple ciders taste better than apple juice
Certainly no laptops get better with age
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
2:50 linus does CPR on the laptop
and farts while doing so
His strange obsession with "flex" as a manifestation of build quality or any other factor when evaluating a laptop is simply ridiculous, and he is one of the worst keyboard divas on YT.
Mobility, battery life, screen, performance, IO, reliability.
The mac falls short on all of them, but hey at least the keyboard doesn't flex when I put my body weight on it...
@@RagingShrimp67 He also puts *WAY* too much importance on weight vs actual useable performance.
Like son, with all the respect, you are a CEO of a YT channel, I had to write a 500 page dissertation and 9 peer reviewed papers on the shittiest university laptop in existance, calm down.
@@HidrogenoyMau holy crap I missed that lol
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
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
2:20 'BAM MAGSAFE !!!'
-Michael Scott
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.
"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
Me: so should I buy this laptop for the things I do or not
Linus: yesnt'
Buy a 2012 MacBook Pro and upgrade the ram and storage in it. Put in a 1tb ssd and 15gigs of ram in mine and damn does it feel like a new machine. Obviously not as snappy as one with a modern day processor, but I can actually use word and browse the web without freezing or buffering every 2 seconds!!
@@gilbertn60133 true thing is though it'll be for my dad as he has his laptop since 2015 and it's really slow
It basicly comes down to one thing: Do you need MacOS on a budget, or not?
If yes, then this machine might be a good pick for you. If not, either go with a more modern mac (for MacOS) or if you don't mind another operating system go for a Windows/Linux laptop, which offer more for the same price.
@@ynwl-e4b idk what to get lol I only have £60 to get him something
@@wozzalthisabout an old Thinkpad
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...
That logo is powerful, honestly is the real reason of a good feeling, obviously the build quality too but at a way higher cost
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.
Ad: starts
Me: skip
Ad: linus appears in the ad
Me: whaaaat?!
What was ad for?
Same here.
@@itsnotdarien pulse way. That's the one that i got
Pulse way. It was the only Advert I have watched on TH-cam in last 4 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.
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
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
If the new ones had ports , a glowing logo and a startup chime
What? They don't do the Apple bong on startup any more?
@@Tedd755 No it's been gone for a while, and while it's kinda sad, it makes sense. Sound stupid in a business environment when starting your computer in a meeting or in an open office.
Brawndo Is it the new OS or just hardware? My rmbp from 2014 still loud as fuck when I boot up. 10.15.1
Or they could have made it a setting in System Preferences
@@taylor92493 I think it's hardware.
I still hace my 2012 Mac book air and i still love it. Works perfectly for what i do with it.
You must really like using notepad and safari...
I still have a 2009 samsung net book, works perfectly fine for what I do, but compare it to a budget cellphone even, and it is hot garbage.
@@RonMillbrae I have the same machine and still use it for some Java/arduino programming (every now and then I also do some fortran stuff, but a potato can run fortran programs) and some Mathematica/matlab coding, it's not a slow machine at all, the OS is incredibly well optimized.
@@HidrogenoyMau i didnt know thats possible to run on such an old computer. thats really cool!
i got a 2013 macbook air, used OCLP and got it up to the newest OS. and it runs smoothly. i have now retired my shitty acer to sit behind my tv as a media player now.
Linus: Stop Buying the MacBook Air
Also Linus: 5:50 I would probably choose the MacBook air
Louis Rossmann enters the chat
For $750 it's not worth it at all. For that price you can get a much better laptop.
@@okayge_ you are out of luck though if you want to code iOS apps.need a macbook for that
@@newsnk3679 Not sure if I would use Macbook Air as my iOS build server :P
iOS applications can be developed on other operating systems, you just can't build them.
@@newsnk3679 I use third party build servers for that. My house shall not be tainted with apples 🤣
@@newsnk3679 secret ingredient is crime
6:05
Wow he didn’t drop it
I was nervous the whole time
7:58 OOOF
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.
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.
Can't believe im 25 now. Grew up watching his videos. Started from how to apply thermal paste! Time flies.
You’re like 26 now. Old ass
He’s a veteran
@JJ64 and u cant take a joke
Linus: ”Now to be clear....”
*TH-cam resolution drops to 140p*
This actually happened to my I laughed for at least 5 minutes straight
i get that you're trying to be funny, but if you actually laughed at that for 5 minutes you need help
@@yungnig9843 Yeah I really do need help
@@HotwheelsDaniel you can find it in the lego city
140p or 180p???
@@samialameddine7308 144p
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.
"Lookadat viewing angle. now you see it, now you don't!" That had me dead
I couldn't believe apple was getting any airtime to even be amused. Now that I read this.. Lol. 😂👍
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
I'm still fine with my used ThinkPads for all the standard stuff most people do these days.
"The only Apple product that's worth buying, is cider." That took me a sec 😂
"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
3:33 those were some very Maxine moves
"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
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
Video's title as of 3rd Feb 2020: Stop Buying the MacBook Air
Someone tell me if it changes later on
I Don't think apple care . The blind-sighted Apple sheeple will still buy it
Vedant Pratap Singh Jadon bump
@@jamezxh It's not about Apple, it's about the clickbait
You beat me to it
Wait it’s February 2nd for me...
Currently watching on a 2013 Macbook Air. I have used it everyday, for almost 7 years. Never had a single issue, battery hasn't been changed. Best money i've ever spent
My MB Air is the best laptop I ever had. It still runs Logic Pro without a hitch, and that's all I need to make my money.
@@stevesnackincake FL gang on my Lenovo
@@darxkpurrpbeats9804 Ableton still better
Buffering? Im a massive multi tasker , and looking for laptop to do graphic design and vid editing.... any replies appreciated greatly!
But you wouldn't buy it today brand new
"I'm not going to buy a car that does great on the track but hurts my back every time I get into it"
Sounds good to me, I'll take two.
Figureight gotta say he got that analogy all wrong, that’s literally the definition of what people do when they buy a performance car
idk i see where people are coming from with this but today you can buy a track car that drives like a daily on the road. Adaptive suspension, multiple engine maps etc. I think other than actual GT comp. cars your going to be comfortable in a good track car.
@@henrywindsor7037 I disagree, it's a good analogy. When you buy a performance car that "hurts your back every time you get into it", you're buying a machine that performs well at the expense of daily comfort for everyday use. Taking that analogy to the laptops, you're buying a performance laptop with good processing power at the expense of daily comfort in everyday use.
@@manueldiedrich6139 yes, but I think the example is exaggerated if compared to the laptop's, you have better performance with half the price and it's not like your hand will hurt if you type on the cheaper laptop and you can use the extra performance for a lot of things, and the screen looks as bad as my monitor which is seriously old
GIMME TWO MORE
Price: 750 dollars
Linus: "FOR A CHEAPO LAPTOP-"
2:50 anyone else thought linus farted exerting that much pressure?
Was looking for this 😂😂
LouisM next episode pf H3H3 podcast: Linus Sebastian rips ass on video
Queef
6:05 The mini heart attack when Linus starts tossing hardware
Hi BOSS Doesn’t matter if he drops it, it’s a Mac
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.
4:19 for those days when an older laptop is sexier than your significant other
Girl: how many push ups can you do
Linus: push ups are for noobs, I do the deck flex
😂😂😂
Who pushes that hard on a laptop ?
scottrich976 I dunno, but I suspect my grandma. I don’t know for sure tho.
When alex came in with the other laptops
me: Phew
1:58 General Kenobi!
General Kenobi!
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.
This video can be summed up with: people care more about the OS than specs. People like MacOS, you cant get away from that with budget windows pc. I know its ”better value for money” - but preference is preference.
I grew up using Windows and I've had to learn Mac for my design career, and I have to say I just find the Mac stuff to be more intuitive. I know I can probably spend some time and make something similar for cheaper. But stuff like the touchpad gestures and airplay save me so much time. And in terms of the OS, its much easier to find what I'm looking for when I need to change some settings.
02:51
Is this a fart sound of Mac Book Air??? 😅😅😅