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2018 MacBook Air ~7% off @ iFrog.com.au (E.g. 256GB Model $1990.68/ $1992.12 Dependent on Colour) + Shipping (Less with OW PBG)

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2018 MacBook Air ~7% off @ iFrog.com.au (E.g. 256GB Model $1990.68/ $1992.12 Dependent on Colour) + Shipping (Less with OW PBG)
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pangwen on 10/11/2018 - 09:20 ifrog.com.au (454 clicks)
Last edited 13/11/2018 - 18:10 by 1 other user

I was looking to get a new MacBook Air to replace my older one, and found that iFrog is already offering 7% off RRP. Based on the iFrog shipping estimates, it looks like it is $26.95 shipping for metro and $30-$35 shipping for regional centres.

RRP for this is $1849 for the 128GB model and $2149 for the 256GB model.

You could also get Officeworks to price beat this, but you will probably need to call (none of the stores near me had any stock, but it was available on the OW online store).

Direct links include:
256GB space grey $1992.12+shipping: https://www.ifrog.com.au/epages/Ifrogs.sf/en_AU/?ObjectPath=…
256GB gold $1990.68+shipping: https://www.ifrog.com.au/epages/Ifrogs.sf/en_AU/?ObjectPath=…
128GB silver $1713.10+shipping: https://www.ifrog.com.au/epages/Ifrogs.sf/en_AU/?ObjectPath=…

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  • asa79 on 10/11/2018 - 09:30

    Has anyone gone the new iPad Pro 12" over the laptop and if so how do they find it compared

    • Allan on 10/11/2018 - 09:43
      +7

      As someone who's used nearly all iPads since iPad 2 it comes down to what do you normally do on the laptop.

      What the iPad is good at - instant on, web browsing, video/media, mobile gaming, emails, simple word documents, simple photo editing, social media like Facebook/instagram browsing, long battery life (all day basically), use in multiple positions - ease of portability, drawing/sketching

      What it's not good at - downloading files, managing files - getting them in and out, complex excel, multitasking ie multiple windows open at the same time for information referencing

      Overall it's no real replacement for a laptop but for most people it will be since most are doing light stuff on the laptop

      • asa79 on 10/11/2018 - 10:48
        -3

        You not seen iPad Pro as it has multi tasking file management even a full version Adobe suite getting released
        Processor faster then most laptops, and high res then the MacBook 13"

        • FlipCrank on 10/11/2018 - 10:59

          Does the iPad Pro have an exclusive file manager compared to the normal versions?

          • Danthemanz on 10/11/2018 - 20:09
            +1

            @FlipCrank: No, the guy doesn't have a clue.
            The guy he tried to reply to does though.

        • Allan on 10/11/2018 - 11:52
          +1

          As someone who's used every single iPad since the iPad 2 and seen the new iPad Pros (currently using iPad Pro 12.9" second gen) - yes the new one has faster processor - a league of its own, yes it's getting much powerful photoshop but file management is still very poor on the iPad.

          It's still the best tablet but as a computer replacement if you want to do video editing or more intensive photo editing you want to be able to get files in and out, move to external hard drives, plug in USB swap files, etc. Right now the only way to best manage files is through the cloud and plugging in via iTunes and using the app transfer way.

          The File manager on iPad is basically like a Dropbox of sorts at the moment.

          So it comes down to what exactly you want to do with the iPad?

          • asa79 on 10/11/2018 - 12:39

            @Allan: Usb c for connecting external devices and drives natively

            • Danthemanz on 10/11/2018 - 20:06
              +1

              @asa79: Except you can't even plug a drive into it and copy a file off it or into it…
              Usb-c didn't change anything, you still require an app to develop its own access to an accessory through the use of an API…
              This is the last major hurdle iOS needs to tackle if they want this to be a serious productivity device. Well that and a mouse.

              • asa79 on 10/11/2018 - 21:23
                -1

                @Danthemanz: Most people will be doing is transfering movies and photos. For documents that is usually email or dropbox/gdrive or icloud anyway

                https://9to5mac.com/2018/11/07/ipad-pro-usb-c-accessories/

                The iPad does not support generic external storage. You cannot plug in a USB-C flash drive and see the files in the Files app. This is an operating system limitation that many expect Apple will address in a future software update, but it is not possible today.

                However, you can use the Photos app to import photos and videos from USB storage. If you happen to have a bunch of photos on a USB hard drive, you can connect it to the iPad and use the Import tab in the Photos app to suck in photos and videos.

                This also works with cameras. Many cameras feature USB-C or mini-USB ports. As long as you have the appropriate adapter or cable, like this $6 USB-C mini-USB cable, you can shoot with your camera and immediately connect it to the iPad to import the files and see your photos on the big screen.

                The same is true for SD card import. Apple now offers its own USB-C to SD Card reader. Plug it into the iPad Pro and insert an SD card and it will enable photos and video import. It even supports fast transfers with UHS-II cards. As USB is an open standard, you can find cheaper SD card USB-C dongles if Apple’s official offerings are too pricey.

                • Allan on 10/11/2018 - 21:43
                  +1

                  @asa79: Have you ever done file transfer with an iPad?

                  In your examples for photos, this is not something new. Remember the 30 pin connector? There was an adapter to use USB devices such as connecting your camera to your iPad to import the photos. This isn't new and has been around since the iPad 2. You could have used generic adapters which was a bit janky but still could import from SD cards etc. You could even use some USB devices like keyboards and microphones and remember this was available since the early iPad 2!

                  The issue is file management - yes you can import to the photos app but now to edit and export it away you can't just plug in a USB device and offload. You have to use some sort of cloud based option and when you're working with lots of files, it's much easier to do offline transfers than online ones and easily manage them which the iPad is still not there.

                  I'm with you, the iPad is a great device and is great for a lot of people but file management and extensive productivity is not there yet

                  • asa79 on 10/11/2018 - 21:52

                    @Allan: Who doesn't use cloud services now days?

        • Sean8802 on 10/11/2018 - 18:13
          -1

          Processor faster the most laptops. Keep dreaming mate lol

          • asa79 on 10/11/2018 - 18:24

            @Sean8802: https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/laptops/new-ipad-pro-2018-…

            Editors' rating:
            The Pros
            Thinner and lighter design; Immersive full-screen Liquid Retina display; Incredible A12X Bionic speed rivals or beats most laptops; Very long battery life; Improved Apple Pencil; USB-C replaces Lightning port

            The Cons
            Entry-level model has just 64GB of storage; Power cable too short; Keyboard not as good as Surface Pro's; No touchpad

            Verdict
            The new iPad Pro 12.9 inch is amazingly powerful, outperforming laptops with Core i7 processors while offering a thinner and lighter full-screen design.

            • Noobtbr on 11/11/2018 - 03:28

              @asa79: As a computer guy id like to say the iPad is not as powerful as a laptop. In its very limited functionalities its better than a laptop but that's like saying a computer is better than a human because it can crunch more numbers a second than humans. mobile SOC's are optimized for certain tasks whereas laptop processors are optimized for wayy more. Most reviewers aren't computer experts they only see the benchmark score which are inherently flawed at measuring overall performance.

              • asa79 on 11/11/2018 - 03:45

                @Noobtbr: As a computer guy, maybe you need to research more before you just jump to conclusions

                • Noobtbr on 13/11/2018 - 01:53

                  @asa79: What conclusion? or do you not know and just wanted to get in the last word?

                  • asa79 on 13/11/2018 - 11:18

                    @Noobtbr: As above you dont understand the difference between chipset and how they are used in software. You still thinking one processor is all their is

  • Elwes on 10/11/2018 - 10:18

    +1 for iFrog.
    Apart from the great prices, they also sell custom configurations (more RAM, more storage) that the chains don't offer. There's another couple of online retailers who also sell custom configs (MegaBuy and BuyMac) but I've found iFrog to be the cheapest. I tried to get Apple to beat iFrog's price but they wouldn't.

  • dosada on 10/11/2018 - 10:21
    +3

    Wow, in 2013 i bought a brand new Macbook Air for just over a grand. Nice to see that the inflation since then is nearly 100%. Can't see that in pay tough.

    • Merlict on 10/11/2018 - 10:30

      Well yeah, the Aussie dollar tanked around then which pushed them to increase prices. Up until last week you could get the standard Air for ~$1300 regularly.

    • asa79 on 10/11/2018 - 10:50
      -1

      This is retina not old res

      • dosada on 10/11/2018 - 12:33
        +1

        So? It's considered the new standard. Doesn't justify the double price

    • LowRange on 10/11/2018 - 11:11

      Yes dropping $2k on a dual core i5 with 8GB RAM and 256GB drive is insanity.

      • Ostrk on 10/11/2018 - 13:38
        +1

        I've noticed the whole tech industry as a whole has been getting more expensive. Of course apple has been on top of that as expected but looking at other laptops, phones, components and everything as a whole is just…more expensive. Why is this?. Yes Apple has been going insane with their prices but so have others, something has to be getting more expensive for the manufacturer or everyone is just following a trend.
        All flagship phones for example seem to be at least a thousand at minimum which is retarded. I don't remember them being this expensive. Apple has been getting a hell of a lot of negative press ever since they announced the new iPhones, I wonder how and why they still make enough money to not even consider dropping prices. A loyal fanbase who are fan of the operating systems sure but even they have to give up at some point.

      • magic8ballgag on 10/11/2018 - 14:40
        -2

        I disagree, the technology is excellent and has earnt it's premium price.

    • Ostrk on 10/11/2018 - 13:39

      Can't see it in pay? Welcome to Australia. Land of the scams.

  • Danthemanz on 10/11/2018 - 20:13

    Unless you are desperate to save 200 grams off the laptop, you are far better off getting the 13" dualcore non touch bar MacBook Pro. It only retails for $50 more but prices can be found well below the new air.
    The Pro has far superior graphics performance and somewhat better CPU.
    The new air is just a terrible buy in Australia, even within the current MacBook lineup.

    • asa79 on 10/11/2018 - 21:17

      The non touchbar is the older model

      • Danthemanz on 11/11/2018 - 15:46

        What's your point?
        Because it was released before it's somehow worse?
        It has much higher performance through a larger GPU, on-die DRAM and a higher TDP…

        • asa79 on 11/11/2018 - 16:09

          Your comparing an older model with one with new chipsets

          • Danthemanz on 11/11/2018 - 20:00
            +1

            @asa79: 7th Gen architecture is the same as 8th gen. In this particular scenario they are actually the same dual core, except for the extras in these particular 7th Gen.
            The true difference is in their thermal profiles and additional parts in the higher-ups 7th gen, such as twice the graphics units and the embedded DRAM to feed it. The core clock is also higher due to the higher thermals.
            Please don't get caught up in marketing, a 5 second search on Intel chips will explain there is nothing new about an 8th Gen Y series processor.

            I'm not trying to be rude, this just started with trying to provide some technical information/insight to potential buyers so they don't end up with less than they expected.
            I don't have time to go around in circles with this, but if you have any specific questions about these chips I'm happy to help out.

            • asa79 on 11/11/2018 - 21:22

              @Danthemanz: Yep I don't have time to explain the difference of changes in technology over years. The new macbook air has the touch I'd and security chip that the macbook pro with touch bar has that the non touch bar doesn't have

  • iykyk on 10/11/2018 - 22:09
    +1

    Can confirm this works with OW price beat, $1891 for 256GB model.

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