Why I Bought a 2015/2017 MacBook Air in 2021 (Review)

A few months ago, I set out to find the best upgradable budget Mac laptop for School. Here’s why I bought and how I upgraded a 2015 Unibody MacBook Air, in 2020.
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A few months ago, I set out to find the best upgradable budget Mac laptop for School. Here’s why I bought and how I upgraded a 2015 Unibody MacBook Air, in 2020.
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LINKS:
NVME ADAPTER(MUST HAVE FOR STORAGE UPGRADE): amzn.to/2Ksj2Ag
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Thank you for watching this Video!
Did you enjoy this video?
Do you own or use a 2015 or 2017 MacBook Air?
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I’ll be replying to as many comments as I can.
Also consider Liking this video and Subscribing if you
enjoyed this content and want to see more from me in the future!
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(Camera): Panasonic Lumix G85:
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Panasonic 25mm F1.7:
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(Other Camera): Canon Rebel T7i:
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Canon 50mm F1.8 STM Lens
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Zoom H4N External Recorder:
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[@ClipPlayTV]

For those of you looking for a deal, My friend is selling his 2015 for $257! swappa.com/listing/view/LWIN87091

[@raymark7303]

Just buy one in very good condition with 24 months warranty for $127

[@LadyEssence]

I just went to BackMarket.

[@edush]

i DID NOT expect the video to be this much high quality when i clicked on the video. You are truly underrated with that production omg

[@ClipPlayTV]

Thank you so much! I really pour all of my effort into improving and learning to make better content. It means so much to hear that it’s appreciated. Thanks so much!

[@alexandrgarlock4075]

Same!

[@SadfoxGuyver]

Way to go clapPlaytvs MoM

[@the_allamerican7057]

Same. I thought it was gonna be one of those generic review videos that come up and show pictures with text to speech overlayed

[@ranidu_lakshan]

Just adding a comment so KZbin will push this more. U definitely deserve it.

[@ClipPlayTV]

Thank you so much. That means a lot and I really appreciate it!

[@Maurime2]

Reporting from Aug 4th, 2023: Just ReFormated a Early 2015 Macbook Air with 128 GB Flash Storage and 8 GB Ram. MacOS used: Monterey I updated, installed every app i wanted, including my indexing my entire Photo Library. Then i thought about your upgrade: I bought EaseUS To Do Backup, Cloned my drive to a Silicon Power 2TB NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen3x4 2280 SSD. Bought the adapter ofcourse. Thanks for the attention to detail. Popped off old 128 GB Flash Storage Drive, added the cloned NVME+Adapter and Voila! Works like a charm. I am now going to download all my photos and videos from my iCloud just because i can. Thanks for the great video Brady, Easy to pull the trigger on this project. Im about to do the same to my sister in laws mac, and my wife's macbook air. All we do is photo viewing, sending generated memories, and light word processing.

[@lynsaywright2790]

This is so helpful!!! I’ll be buying a 2015 one

[@mrmartywaring]

I recently got this MacBook Air in a trade. For what I use laptops for, this is good for me. While I ill say the display isn't the best, it's not the worst I ever seen. Overall, I am pleased with this.

[@LadyEssence]

I can agree with you on the display, but it runs so smoothly and runs like new tbh I don't care for all that extra blah, I even upgraded to Monterey on it. Got mine from BackMarket.

[@bradlovely6936]

Very realistic and helpful review, my man. Good to know practical people like you still exist in this world! 👍💯

[@nitemanify]

I have one of these I bought used in 2019. Has the i7 and 8g ram. Still use it for field machine but it needs a new battery and I'd love to upgrade the storage. Was going to go the iFixit mac approved storage route but looks like this will save me quite a bit. Thank you sir!

[@th34st]

Seems like the best MacBook for me. I got it for $427 so yeah, worth it for a MacBook as I'm a reseller and need to be able to list on the go and transfer photos easily between systems. AND I can install windows if I want. Great

[@skone2188]

just bought a 128 gb 2017 air for djing after my laptop was stolen, might upgrade it to a 500 gb following your advice, thanks for the vid!

[@jenvandusen4764]

Great video I have an early 2015 with 4 GB and I was getting frustrated as to why I can’t do something as simple as using my Apple ID and now I know I need to upgrade my OS . Thanks for this video I will now order what you recommended .

[@mimz314]

i cant belive you only got 5 thousand subscriber you are making a high end content you deserve 1 million at least

[@tordb]

Facebook Marketplace is garbage. People asking $500-$600 for their used Macbooks when you can go to Microcenter and get an older Macbook for $300.

[@Za-mu2ve]

Amazing editing and very informative video. Very reliable and easily to understand. You're too underrated, hope you gain more subscribers in the future.

[@somedudeonyoutubefrfr]

Funny enough, that the 2015 has a way better screen, than my „more modern“ windows laptop (768px). Hope to get my Air 2017 soon :D

[@ClipPlayTV]

People knock the Unibody MacBook Air’s screen but it’s really good quality and has held up pretty well compared to most others.

[@somedudeonyoutubefrfr]

@@ClipPlayTV Jup. I also don’t really care about „only“ 900p. I want a good laptop and with that price I get a better one, than my „more modern“ windows laptop… I checked the specs and I was able to program well with my laptop and so I should with the air. I also want to program with Xcode (Swift) and I hope it works pretty good. Games is something, I don’t really do on my laptops, so maybe Tabletop Sim, but that should work I guess. SC2 maybe not haha

[@anthonyc.9542]

you're awesome dude. this was a great video and very helpful. I also really appreciate the fact that you gave a straight up answer to the question of "should i/ is this worth purchasing"? You were the proverbial icing on the cake in my decision to purchase the 2015 model macbook air. and if anyone happens to be reading this, i am a 4th year uni student.

[@ClipPlayTV]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Really glad that this helped you. I still have mine and it’s a great as a run around MacBook! One note, before you install the upgraded SSD, go ahead and upgrade to Monterey. It’ll save you an extra step with a firmware update

[@Squid_nSpace]

Buying smart is what more people need to do! Great video

[@ClipPlayTV]

Totally agree. Thank you so much! Glad to hear you enjoyed it.

[@MohammedAhmed-ow8ie]

Great Video! Really informative, Your channel is truly underrated,

[@ClipPlayTV]

Thank you so much! That means a lot.

[@joeelmore151]

You can grab a cheap 2015 MacBook Air on back market. I snagged a 2015 11in air for $200 but it was in fair condition. A little more gets you one in better condition. Not the best in terms of hardware but it runs the latest Max Os but windows 10 is much faster. For my needs it’s perfect.

[@erikajo86]

Just got the 11in early 2015 MacBook air last week for school. Love the portability and it can be updated to the newest macOS. No lagging and didn't spend no more that $200

[@ClipPlayTV]

Congrats! That’s a steal. They’re still a great value for school.

[@xsaber321]

I still love my MacBook Air 2017. Probably not gonna upgrade for a couple more years

[@kitwongck]

Watching your video with my 2015 macbook air! Love the design, light weight and build quality, bought from 2015 and it is still so smooth! P.S. Don't sell the original ssd, you will need it for upgrading Monterey.

[@jackwiley1480]

[raises hand] I have a question about the P.S. How is the original ssd used for upgrading Monterey?

[@kitwongck]

@@jackwiley1480 some ppl has freeze and restart problem after updated with other brand nvme ssd, the original ssd is in use for updating boot-rom to fix those problem

[@ClipPlayTV]

Glad to hear! And I’ve still got it👍 Thanks for the heads up!

[@timothysamuel1192]

I got a second hand early 2015 MacBook air about 3 years ago and I'm still using it. Just upgraded the ssd to 500gb and it runs like a dream for all my school work. The only thing I needed to fix about it was the battery about a year ago. It's awesome and I am going to use this thing until the day it dies on me

[@LayarStudios]

I’m thinking of getting a refurbished 2015 macbook air. Seems like a good choice as it’s cheaper and I just need a laptop for school. I know the new macbooks are really great.. but as a student, saving that extra few hundred dollars means a lot. Do you think this laptop will suffice in 2022? Softwares and everything. Any problems like slow loading etc?

[@ClipPlayTV]

Congrats! The unibody air will continue to be a viable option for many who are just looking to perform average daily tasks (especially students!) for years to come. I’ve enjoyed using mine for college.

[@leemanwrong]

Just got myself the 2014 MacBook Air and for daily tasks it runs great!

[@rickygarbaj]

Did you ever do a detailed video or write up about how you copied the drive to SD card and then back to SSD? Also this video was perfect! My friend gave me his 2015 Air (he did NOT take care of it) and I’m in the process of cleaning it up and doing some upgrades. It’s been a fun project and I didn’t even think of dual booting until you mentioned!

[@ClipPlayTV]

I used CarbonCopyCloner to clone it to the volume!

[@sbelinskyi1432]

hello, what can you say about buying it in 2023?) How do you think he will cope with learning web programming?)

[@ClipPlayTV]

I still use mine as a couch computer for surfing and web tasks daily, so I’d go for it!

[@Jujubes666]

I broke my macbook air 2017 last week 😓😭 by spilling water on it. Im really sad about it cause it was literally perfect for me. All the ports and magsafe literally saved me! I ended up having to buy the macbook air 2020

[@ClipPlayTV]

Sorry! That sucks. I’m really hoping they add MagSafe back to the new Air refresh this year. I’ve loved having it back in my 2021 14” MBP

[@01aleph]

Fucking great thanks mate!!!

[@pr0_sjay557]

My 2017 MacBook Air is not connecting to my TV even with the mini adapter. Why????

[@ClipPlayTV]

Hmm. Might be the adapter? I’d try another one and a new HDMI cable.

[@yasirqamar9319]

I am about to buy macbook air i5 2015 8GB . With battery counts 243/1000 Does it worth it ?

[@ClipPlayTV]

Here’s one my friend is selling! swappa.com/listing/view/LWIN55523?fbclid=IwAR2_wX4S_M4Iz-7DECDIXRAGWJYw6380tvGGmDCv-lO566gPfrrxvyP7C54&fs=e&s=cl

[@WingsOfDomesticViolence]

I got this on Ebay today for $175 - Seems great for KZbin and light gaming (I know it only has 4GB Ram)

[@ClipPlayTV]

That’s a great deal!

[@davidfirth1]

Nice video. I've owned several of that form factor (2010, 2012, 2015 2x). All 11.6" models. I love the portability, and the 2015 11.6" Air is still a good basic task machine. I did spring for i7 models in the 2012 and 2015 units, as it gave a little more oomph to some of the AV tasks that I was doing with them. The i5 is fine for most folks. 8G is a must. While 4G was available back then, the 4G models can struggle.

[@JoseLuis9612]

watching this from my macbook air early 2015 8gb ram and 256 ssd run pretty smoothly tbh still very reliable

[@GilieVerIsle]

Just bought Macbook Air 2017 updated it to Big Sur so far so good... My first mac btw!

[@madduxregan]

I I got one for $270! Hasn’t come in yet, but I’m guessing it will be amazing!!

[@jacksandy489]

why not just... use the MacBook you already have ( Macbook Pro)

[@ClipPlayTV]

I actually did for quite some time! The biggest thing that drove me to get a separate laptop was the division between work and school life. These were the early days of what would become the video production company I run today. Projects were starting to intensify a little bit, and I still had some fairly difficult and involving college classes. I ended up in a situation where I would carry my giant Editing Laptop, and several drives with me and before I knew it, I had loaded my back up with weight. So I decided to look for a MacBook that could be entirely dedicated to schoolwork so I could carry that around and not be tempted to also carry around creative work-related accessories. Kind of came down to the whole work life-balance thing. Also, the MacBook Air was wayy lighter 😂

[@papabrett08]

Just ordered 2017 version from Mac of all Trades, biggest thing I need it for is editing in iMovie and then burning a DVD on external burner. I have a late 2019 27" mac, which the fan on it makes so much noise I have to wear headphones to edit. Tried support but no one can seem to solve it, had I waited a few more months I could have got the M1 iMac and not had this issue and save a lot of money! Anyway I hope it will do the job, paid 1/2 the cost of M1 basic laptop. Any comments are welcome, hopefully before return window expires since it was just ordered!

[@SiroccoSeven]

Modded my 2015 MBA from 8gb ram to 16 gb ram. Next upgrade will be 4tb NVME, MagSafe USB-C mod and add on USB A to USB C adaptor - all on the way

[@ClipPlayTV]

Wow! How did you do it?

[@jmiahbaula7028]

I just got a great deal w/ 2015 like yours and I am so happy with it. Thanks for making this video. I thought of upgrading the same in the future.

[@ClipPlayTV]

That’s awesome! Thank you for your support, I sincerely appreciate it. I still use my Air from this video daily and love it. Hope you enjoy your MacBook Air!

[@TheShadowDS]

I have lenovo yoga 520-14IKB but just got a free macbook air 2017 128 gb. I don't use any apple product, Should I use the macbook air or sell it? cheers!

[@rainmaker8180]

I have the MBP Early 2015 version 512gb ssd, i5 dual core 8gb ram handed down to me by my bro in law for free. What's surprising is this 7 yr old laptop is only at 510/1000 charge cycles when I got it so the battery was still fine. I just had it cleaned and repasted and it runs good enough for basic tasks (web browsing, emails, streaming netflix) I'll also remove the anti glare film with alcohol to make the screen better. I love the hdmi port since it makes it flexible as a media source.

[@GutRegeneration]

Never subbed so fast 😳 Dropped this comment for algo.

[@LavaCube48]

Just a little bit too expensive

[@Habibi29_nj]

Do you think the 2017 model would be worth it in 2024 for a highsxhool student?

[@ClipPlayTV]

It’s getting tricky now… M1 MacBook airs have gotten WAY cheaper and may be a better value if you decide to do anything creative-related

[@Habibi29_nj]

I’ve looked at m1 and they are around 700 Which was like brand new price at Costco so I might sit an wait for them to go down. Thanks

[@sashasplants1600]

I am stuck between getting the 2015 or 2017 model. Is there really a huge difference between the two?

[@youraverageyoutuberj]

So I have the opportunity to purchase a 2015 i5 model for 150$ but the only caveat is that it’s 4gb of ram. Should I still go for it? I do a lot of excel work and use chrome tabs so idk if it’s worth it

[@KingSupremeDopeness]

Waiting for my equipment. I order from your videos

[@ClipPlayTV]

Hope you like it! best of luck.

[@DijaVlogsGames]

As much as I like reusing old tech, you will probably spend more money in the long term, as you’ll need to upgrade faster compared to a modern M1 MacBook. Definitely more of a holdover for college students until they can get a new one after graduation.

[@Drw4878]

true but i spent 240 dollars on a 2015 MacBook pro 13" i7 I've just upgraded from a 2012 that a bought new in 2012 with an i5 and 4gb ram

[@DijaVlogsGames]

@@Drw4878 Nice work, the more we can use the older stuff the better. And if you‘re happy with the performance that‘s all you need.

[@Bimmerstye1]

I’m a Windows and Android user. I’ve always been. The only Apple devices I own are a couple of old ipods because they were the easiest way to get all my music into some of my previous cars. But now with Spotify and more powerfull processors in car entertainment systems these iPods became obsolete and are collecting dust unfortunately. I am however getting a little curious about what all the fuzz is about when it comes to Apple and Mac OS. Is it really that much better than Windows? So I’m thinking of buying one of these 2015 MacBook Airs. They seem to be the cheapest way to still get a pretty decent Mac OS experience. If I hate it I can probably sell it for what I paid for it. If I love it, who knows..?

[@jeanmichaelarchbold4446]

Hello there. He said/ and i respond with: General Kenobi

[@ClipPlayTV]

Ahhhh General Kenobi💀

[@ind_altaf_pubg5590]

Should I buy MacBook air 2017 for Play gta 5 in 2023

[@ClipPlayTV]

Prooooobably not lol Intel’s Integrated graphics are more geared toward lighter creative work on these, not as much gaming…

[@anthonyg9739]

Games are not everything.

[@cuethecritic]

I might do a 4TB 2017 mba

[@ClipPlayTV]

Broooo do it and lmk how it goes lol. That’s epic

[@guyonabudget5209]

If you get an OWC ssd you don’t need an adapter it’s plug and play. I also use grizzly thermal paste and thermal pads to keep my 2015 MacBook Air running cooler so it doesn’t throttle. Runs like a dream!

[@feljoytv]

Can mojave be updated to big sur or monterey? Won't my laptop macbook air 2017 be affected sir??

[@alexandrgarlock4075]

I caved picked up a 2017 for $350 and then a 512GB Samsung drive (apple one) for $60. Store everything I need. Hope they support it for a couple more years in software updates!

[@codebraker12]

here in Peru people ask for 1000 usd for an used macbook air... with the old 2010-2017 design

[@extramegaandy]

What a great introduction. That's simply awesome. Nice video bro. Keep doing like this and you'll get far!! -

[@ClipPlayTV]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your support.

[@thatmallupaiyan8474]

This is so helpful but can I edit basic videos please do reply

[@mrmartywaring]

I recently got this very MacBook Air on a barter deal & I really like it. It has 256GB SSD & 8GB of RAM. I like it a lot! I now have a complete Apple ecosystem.

[@ClipPlayTV]

Congratulations! It’s always nice to have the full system setup👌

[@YaBoiZyann]

Should I buy a MacBook Air 2017 in 2022 I’m thinking about buying one

[@ClipPlayTV]

It depends on your use case, if you’re looking for a great all-around ultra book for average daily tasks(web browsing and writing documents) you can’t go wrong with one!

[@SuntJack]

I am currently trying to buy one from 2017 for 400 bucks. Hopefully it s ok

[@manimpz]

Thanks for the tips. Bought a 2015 macbook air.

[@ClipPlayTV]

Replying to your comment ON my 2015 Macbook Air lol. No problem! Glad you found it helpful. Enjoy yours! I have mine.

[@Adri4n0]

I recently bought the same MacBook Air with a faulty battery for 160€. Then I paid 60€ for a new battery. Now when I use the MBA unplugged it shuts down with around 20% battery left (used to be around 30%). I guess I still need to recalibrate it by completely draining and then charging the battery in one go.

[@karthicknafi92]

HELLO, I have a 2017 MacBook Pro 16inch 512 gb 16gb ram, but I have got t-con issue where I get horizontal lines when I start using and I was told to change my display which is costing 600 dollars. my question is should I go for M2 MacBook Air or should I go for change in display. pls do help me out.

[@Michaelzonneveld]

Great video, is it also possible to upgrade the RAM?

[@ClipPlayTV]

Not on this model

[@fw9167]

I‘d highly recommend getting an M1 MB Air for just a slightly higher price - better display, better speakers, better battery life and especially a way faster processor. Also the OS is still supported and will be for some years to come. The Intel-MBAs are just obsolete, especially the ones with the old TN-panels (silver bezels).

[@arambhsharma2050]

Ask me nicely, to quit . I m bit spoilt, yes mostly I m pissed why I m not lording over like barking orders , ok telling what I want without having to explain . I m also pissed as why are punishment more instatenous like Muslim ones and have no element of reformation only retribution. So like that's the see-saw love for ten people , expectation of ten people.

[@IreianaMonique]

Im sorry (if this offends you), but you remind of a cartoon/movie character :)

[@bang_acil_]

I really wished that i'm seeing this video before i bought the 2017 MBA 😆 Anyway, great video with the such price-to-performance insight. Going to recommend this video if my friends asking for cheap macbook buying guide 😆

[@waldemarborges1364]

Great video! I'm from Brazil and I'm hoping that your channel will grow a lot. You deserve it.

[@alexispereira7425]

Well… I’m a music producer with a MacBook Air 2017 and I need a lot of space 😂😂 so probably I might do the 2 tb one jajajajajaa

[@aninditoariwandono858]

1:16 "General Kenobi"

[@stevenclarkson3643]

I recently picked up a 2017 Air for $150 (CDN!!!) that only needed a new trackpad and cable. There's deals out there.

[@ClipPlayTV]

That’s insane!! Congrats👍

[@krosser2123]

Bought a MBA 2017 last year and am loving it 😉

[@MightyDamion]

Thats Crazy I Kid you not. I just Bought a 2015 Macbook Pro 13’ for $245 😹 off Facebook

[@godpraised]

im sorry but what.. how do you only have 4k subs but make so good content, ur so underrated

[@godpraised]

that was quick 😳

[@ClipPlayTV]

Thank you so much. That really means a lot to hear. I put a lot of time and learning into these videos and really enjoy making them. Comments like yours keep me motivated to continue to improve and grind these out.

[@godpraised]

@@ClipPlayTV No problem! 💕

[@PowerCube3D]

Hey nice video! I’m thinking about buying this one for high school but I have a question. Does the battery last long? Thanks!

[@ClipPlayTV]

If it’s an older battery it’s not too bad, but with a new battery replacement which isn’t too hard, it should last you plenty through the day!

[@saadkamel361]

Very practical, thanks

[@ClipPlayTV]

No problem!

[@genesisrichards8583]

THE EXACT VIDEO i was looking for....my dad bought me a macbook air 2015 last year but it is just not as fast as I need it to be in 2022 for college trying to finesse the system like you

[@ClipPlayTV]

I feel that haha. Exactly what I did. You’ll get a lot out of it! Just make sure you upgrade the latest version of Mac OS before you swap the SSD. The firmware update requires the original SSD to update the bios before you upgrade it to Monterray.

[@FoxLunar]

highly recommend getting more bang for your buck on a similarly priced windows machine. that being said the mac is obviously ...less weighty. So factor that in for how you live your life.

[@downhilldaddy9346]

I’m definitely getting one

[@mdhafizg]

come on, i just bought it 2017 Mac in June 2023 with upgrade RAM and SSD😃

[@captainclueless8983]

personally i'm more inclined to the i7 2017 model

[@minimalist1911]

Good review. But how did u tolerate the 1440×900 display?! No retina, no color gamut and weak viewing angles.

[@ClipPlayTV]

Low expectations. Fr

[@pattskatoey3139]

MacBook Air’s are pointless machines in my opinion.They just aren’t powerful enough.

[@cheapme1850]

I wholeheartedly disagree. Most people are using their computers for very basic stuff - school work, social media, web surfing, and maybe minor image editing. Even a 2012 MBA does that very well, and when you use boot camp to run Windows, it runs as good as a dedicated Windows PC. Right now I have a MBA M1 for $800 and a upgraded MBA 2012 for $80 running Ventura via OpenCore and I debate whether the difference in performance was worth ten times the price, other than the M1 is fanless.

[@iuniorx]

I'm using mine 2017 MBA I love but I wish it had a better screen at least Full HD.

[@TechAndGuides]

MacBook Air 2017 is absolutely fast for 99,99% of users even nowadays. It even plays 4K videos without any delays and of course it can render them fast.

[@eagle3284]

How long can we expect to keep software support from apple for them?

[@jeffuy458]

Just to clarify, all the upgrades you did, can also be done on a 2017 right??

[@ClipPlayTV]

Yes!

[@jeffuy458]

Thanks man. Saw a 2015 for $440 with Box. And a 2017 $445 with Charger Only. Which do you think is a better deal?

[@ClipPlayTV]

Go with the 2017! As long as both have 8GB of RAM it’s worth getting the slightly newer one

[@kamaumoore2025]

Got my 2015 MacBook Air a couple years ago for $330 on backmarket

[@ClipPlayTV]

That’s such a good deal! I’ve meant to get some things from Backmarket at some point

[@kamiiu]

i have a 2011 macbook air and even tho its basically expired it works well for chrome

[@ClipPlayTV]

Web Browsing is always a great use of older machines! Not too intensive.

[@mw7967]

Not to mention, these will be the last MacBook capable of running windows natively. Think Intel.

[@ClipPlayTV]

Yep 😞 Love the M1, but man I’ll miss having that capability.

[@dizzyx05]

Wait dual booting windows and ios how and how

[@ClipPlayTV]

Boot camp utility!

[@dizzyx05]

@ClipPlayTV am i supposed to Google this i dont know what it means

[@rizqiput_x]

thank youuu. i just figure out that 2015 and 2017 have the exact same procesor generation

[@housemusicauthority2620]

2015/2017 are exactly the same MacBooks

[@renerodriguez1876]

Just got one for 300$

[@ClipPlayTV]

Congrats! That’s a great deal👍

[@Ryan_Revier]

You won’t regret it when you own one and sure Big Sur will support it with the latest Monterey that just been releases.

[@Kingisdriving]

I need to change the battery on my MacBook Air 2015.

[@gcyoutube-k4x]

Do you still have it? In planning to get one ditching my lenovo legion 5 gaming laptop for weight and battery life. Can i scrub through video editing without lag? Mainly axie infinity gameplay and in 1080p

[@jamiljaafar4170]

I just bought a Mac Mini 2012 for home use. Will consider ‘15/17 MBA for on-the-go use. Nice video!

[@ClipPlayTV]

Awesome! Love the Mac mini. If you enjoy it you’d love the Air for travel.

[@sammywilliam8156]

Guys got mine today just have to wait Friday to be will open it for my birthday