Sold my 16 inch MacBook Pro and bought a Mac Studio + M1 MBA, couldn't be happier. I miss the XDR screen, but didn't want to carry it around and expose it to theft, falls, etc. I feel much more at ease with MBA out in the wild.
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@CAMTechChris
4
Hey Kevin, excellent video and super awesome studio setup you have!! My M1 MB Air has literally been a dream machine for me in so many ways. Even with my M1 Max 16” I still really love Air. For me the M1 Air, Mini and Max combo satisfies even my most inner neediness. Even with as tempting as the Studio Max is, I just don’t feel the need to make any changes to my current situation.
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@KevinRossRN
3
What do you think? Is it an unrealistic expectation to have an ultraportable that is (almost) exactly on par with the performance of this Mac Studio? In my experience, with working on the go, I've never really felt like I've wanted more out of the MacBook Air and haven't expected it to be a full desktop replacement. Sending you all my best, and let's hang out.
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@pe7r
2
Hi Kevin, nice video. I originally picked up a 16" M1 Pro base model. Had a little bit of buyers remorse and thought I might as well pony up to the M1 Max 16" if I'm lugging around a massive heavy laptop everywhere. I thought the wacky idea of having M1 Max power at home and picking up an air for travel and couch work would a fun idea to try. Saw your video to confirm and picked up an M1 Max Studio and a discounted M1 air (down to just ~900 w/ Best Buy total tech membership right now). So total spent around 2900 for the pairing versus 3400 with a 1TB M1 Max 16". I can see myself using this pairing for the next 4-5 years easy.
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@KiaraHargrove
2
Great video Kevin, have a blessed day! Enjoyed this one! 💯
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@marcsequence
2
More stuff...? in the FUTURE?!?! dang it, just once I want somebody to promise me stuff in the PAST! that would be refreshing, and trippy!
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@samfrazier5599
1
Ok, now it's starting to get creepy (or a sign that we're both geniuses) b/c this is exactly the same setup I'm considering, ie M1 MacBook Air 16GB Ram and base-level Mac Studio. The debate is b/t this or a 14" MacBook Pro M1 Max. I'm also considering a 14" MPB M1 Pro but leaning against it as my edits are 9 camera live events with all kinds of framerates, codecs, etc. My 2017 iMac REALLY struggled with the last one. Currently using Premiere but have to switch to Resolve at some point b/c Premiere as about as buggy as that scene from Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom...
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@LouisLuzuka
1
Would u do this with the base model or at least spec it out
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@Gadgetsu
1
Hey Kevin! Awesome video! I was seriously considering a Mac Studio + MBA combo but think I'm still going to go with the MacBook Pro as I need that power to be portable as a student! The MacBook Air just can't hold up to my edits and it's making my editing time double due to the lag, freezes, and not being able to see changes in real time! Time to save up! 😁
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@t-swan4367
1
Thought the same thing for the price of an M1 Max 16" MBP you could get the Studio and the Air, feels like a better bang for the buck
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@CAMTechChris
4
Hey Kevin, excellent video and super awesome studio setup you have!! My M1 MB Air has literally been a dream machine for me in so many ways. Even with my M1 Max 16” I still really love Air. For me the M1 Air, Mini and Max combo satisfies even my most inner neediness. Even with as tempting as the Studio Max is, I just don’t feel the need to make any changes to my current situation.
K
@KevinRossRN
3
What do you think? Is it an unrealistic expectation to have an ultraportable that is (almost) exactly on par with the performance of this Mac Studio? In my experience, with working on the go, I've never really felt like I've wanted more out of the MacBook Air and haven't expected it to be a full desktop replacement. Sending you all my best, and let's hang out.
P
@pe7r
2
Hi Kevin, nice video. I originally picked up a 16" M1 Pro base model. Had a little bit of buyers remorse and thought I might as well pony up to the M1 Max 16" if I'm lugging around a massive heavy laptop everywhere. I thought the wacky idea of having M1 Max power at home and picking up an air for travel and couch work would a fun idea to try. Saw your video to confirm and picked up an M1 Max Studio and a discounted M1 air (down to just ~900 w/ Best Buy total tech membership right now). So total spent around 2900 for the pairing versus 3400 with a 1TB M1 Max 16". I can see myself using this pairing for the next 4-5 years easy.
K
@KiaraHargrove
2
Great video Kevin, have a blessed day! Enjoyed this one! 💯
M
@marcsequence
2
More stuff...? in the FUTURE?!?! dang it, just once I want somebody to promise me stuff in the PAST! that would be refreshing, and trippy!
S
@samfrazier5599
1
Ok, now it's starting to get creepy (or a sign that we're both geniuses) b/c this is exactly the same setup I'm considering, ie M1 MacBook Air 16GB Ram and base-level Mac Studio. The debate is b/t this or a 14" MacBook Pro M1 Max. I'm also considering a 14" MPB M1 Pro but leaning against it as my edits are 9 camera live events with all kinds of framerates, codecs, etc. My 2017 iMac REALLY struggled with the last one. Currently using Premiere but have to switch to Resolve at some point b/c Premiere as about as buggy as that scene from Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom...
L
@LouisLuzuka
1
Would u do this with the base model or at least spec it out
G
@Gadgetsu
1
Hey Kevin! Awesome video! I was seriously considering a Mac Studio + MBA combo but think I'm still going to go with the MacBook Pro as I need that power to be portable as a student! The MacBook Air just can't hold up to my edits and it's making my editing time double due to the lag, freezes, and not being able to see changes in real time! Time to save up! 😁
T
@t-swan4367
1
Thought the same thing for the price of an M1 Max 16" MBP you could get the Studio and the Air, feels like a better bang for the buck