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by zelon88 1926 days ago
You mean to tell me that a $2000 Macbook is almost as performant as a $1000 PC? Tell me more!
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neogodless 1926 days ago
Based on U.S. prices, it's more like $999 vs $609 for similar specs (but no doubt a nicer machine and much better screen/touchpad with the Air.)

https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/macbook-air

https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Laptop-Newest-Display/...

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zelon88 1925 days ago
The <10 second comparison I did was between an ASUS A15 and a 16" MacBook. $1000 vs $2500.
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mpweiher 1922 days ago
There is no 16" MacBook.

The 16" MacBook Pro is not an M1.

The Air starts at $999, the mini at $699 (official list from Apple itself), $899/$679 education.

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mpweiher 1926 days ago
Both Minis and Airs start at under $1000, and they're all the same speed.
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immigrantsheep 1926 days ago
Air starts at $1500 if you're not in the USA
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Cu3PO42 1926 days ago
This isn't entirely accurate. The Air starts at 1129 EUR in Germany, presumably it's the same in the rest of Europe. That's 1344 USD right now, but that's not an entirely fair comparison since this price is after tax whereas the USD prices are generally before tax. Before taxes, the Air is actually 1129 USD in Germany (current exchange rate and taxes cancel each other out). More than a 1000, but significantly less than 1500.
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immigrantsheep 1923 days ago
1498 EUR in Croatia. I'm glad is cheaper for you.

edit: I love I how I keep getting downvoted on HN if I dare say anything about the M1. Even if it's the true like the price of the machine.

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Cu3PO42 1921 days ago
I'm sorry it's more expensive for you, I just wanted to point out that there are locations which are not the US, such as parts of mainland Europe, where this claim does also not hold.

I just checked and it appears that notebooksbilliger.de sells the Air M1 starting at 1057 EUR and is willing to ship to Croatia for 30 EUR. If you were interested, maybe that's a better alternative.

Edit: Amazon.de charges 1079 EUR and seems happy enough to ship to consumers in Croatia as well for around 14 EUR. I haven't tried completing an order, obviously, but there are no relevant restrictions listed.

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Toutouxc 1926 days ago
$1345 in my country, $1265 with edu discount.
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