This system was a game changer for Apple as it was the first ultra compact logic board they produced. Sadly, it was frat with a lot of problems as the Intel chip they used ran too hot for the system. Other than light weight text work and simple image viewing the system would overheat.
Yes, it was a marvel! Many people loved it for its compact size, but only offering a single USB-C part held it back.
Given the costs of repair and the likelihood of failing again I think it’s wiser to look at other options.
I went to an iPad Air 2 for on the go needs. I’ve now jumped to an iPad M2 system which I think works for my needs. While not as small how about a MacBook Air new or even used.
Next month Apple is expected to roll out a new set of systems maybe waiting a bit will save you some money and offer better options. As an example I’m planning on retiring my two 15” 2015 MacBook Pros as I can do more with one system in the new M4 based systems than what I am doing now with the two 15” systems I’m using today which are still better than the M2/M3 systems working on ultra large photo composite images and even my 2013 Trash Can Mac Pro!
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Rumor has it Apple is looking at offering a smaller MacBook again. Cross your fingers!
This system was a game changer for Apple as it was the first ultra compact logic board they produced. Sadly, it was frat with a lot of problems as the Intel chip they used ran too hot for the system. Other than light weight text work and simple image viewing the system would overheat.
Yes, it was a marvel! Many people loved it for its compact size, but only offering a single USB-C part held it back.
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Given the costs of repair and the likelihood of failing again I think it’s wiser to look at other options. I went to an iPad Air 2 for on the go needs. I’ve now jumped to an iPad M2 system which I think works for my needs. While not as small how about a MacBook Air new or even used. Next month Apple is expected to roll out a new set of systems maybe waiting a bit will save you some money and offer better options. As an example I’m planning on retiring my two 15” 2015 MacBook Pros as I can do more with one system in the new M4 based systems than what I am doing now with the two 15” systems I’m using today which are still better than the M2/M3 systems working on ultra large photo composite images and even my 2013 Trash Can Mac Pro!
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Given the costs of repair and the likelihood of failing again I think it’s wiser to look at other options.
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I went to an iPad Air 2 for on the go needs. I’ve now jumped to an iPad M2 system which I think works for my needs. While not as small how about a MacBook Air new or even used.
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Next month Apple is expected to roll out a new set of systems maybe waiting a bit will save you some money and offer better options. As an example I’m planning on retiring my two 15” 2015 MacBook Pros as I can do more with one system in the new M4 based systems than what I am doing now with the two 15” systems I’m using today which are still better than the M2/M3 systems working on ultra large photo composite images and even my 2013 Trash Can Mac Pro!
This system was a game changer for Apple as it was the first ultra compact logic board they produced. Sadly it was frat with a lot of problems as the Intel chip they used ran too hot for the system. Other than light weight text work and simple image viewing the system would overheat.
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This system was a game changer for Apple as it was the first ultra compact logic board they produced. Sadly, it was frat with a lot of problems as the Intel chip they used ran too hot for the system. Other than light weight text work and simple image viewing the system would overheat.
Yes, it was a marvel! Many people loved it for its compact size, but only offering a single USB-C part held it back.
Given the costs of repair and the likelihood of failing again I think it’s wiser to look at other options. I went to an iPad Air 2 for on the go needs. I’ve now jumped to an iPad M2 system which I think works for my needs. While not as small how about a MacBook Air new or even used. Next month Apple is expected to roll out a new set of systems maybe waiting a bit will save you some money and offer better options. As an example I’m planning on retiring my two 15” 2015 MacBook Pros as I can do more with one system in the new M4 based systems than what I am doing now with the two 15” systems I’m using today which are still better than the M2/M3 systems working on ultra large photo composite images and even my 2013 Trash Can Mac Pro!
This system was a game changer for Apple as it was the first ultra compact logic board they produced. Sadly it was frat with a lot of problems as the Intel chip they used ran too hot for the system. Other than light weight text work and simple image viewing the system where overheat.
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This system was a game changer for Apple as it was the first ultra compact logic board they produced. Sadly it was frat with a lot of problems as the Intel chip they used ran too hot for the system. Other than light weight text work and simple image viewing the system would overheat.
Yes, it was a marvel! Many people loved it for its compact size, but only offering a single USB-C part held it back.
Given the costs of repair and the likelihood of failing again I think it’s wiser to look at other options. I went to an iPad Air 2 for on the go needs. I’ve now jumped to an iPad M2 system which I think works for my needs. While not as small how about a MacBook Air new or even used. Next month Apple is expected to roll out a new set of systems maybe waiting a bit will save you some money and offer better options. As an example I’m planning on retiring my two 15” 2015 MacBook Pros as I can do more with one system in the new M4 based systems than what I am doing now with the two 15” systems I’m using today which are still better than the M2/M3 systems working on ultra large photo composite images and even my 2013 Trash Can Mac Pro!
No, easy answer here, sorry 😢
This system was a game changer for Apple as it was the first ultra compact logic board they produced. Sadly it was frat with a lot of problems as the Intel chip they used ran too hot for the system. Other than light weight text work and simple image viewing the system where overheat.
Yes, it was a marvel! Many people loved it for its compact size, but only offering a single USB-C part held it back.
Given the costs of repair and the likelihood of failing again I think it’s wiser to look at other options. I went to an iPad Air 2 for on the go needs. I’ve now jumped to an iPad M2 system which I think works for my needs. While not as small how about a MacBook Air new or even used. Next month Apple is expected to roll out a new set of systems maybe waiting a bit will save you some money and offer better options. As an example I’m planning on retiring my two 15” 2015 MacBook Pros as I can do more with one system in the new M4 based systems than what I am doing now with the two 15” systems I’m using today which are still better than the M2/M3 systems working on ultra large photo composite images and even my 2013 Trash Can Mac Pro!