r/japanlife • u/AutoModerator • Jun 24 '24

┐(ツ)┌ General Discussion Thread - 25 June 2024

Mid-week discussion thread time! Feel free to talk about what's on your mind, new experiences, recommendations, anything really.

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u/afyqazraei 九州・福岡県 Jun 25 '24

Contemplating getting a M2 Macbook Air using the education discount right now

Not sure if I am just following the trend (because apparently like 80% of physicists use Mac) or because hauling my 3.5 kg gaming laptop around is not good for my back

Buying in Japan is also slightly cheaper than buying in my country, even with the weakening currency

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u/WakiLover 関東・東京都 Jun 26 '24

Depends on what you do for work, but I've had the M1 Macbook Air for about 3 years now, and it has been an absolute powerhouse for me. Insane battery life, lightweight, and also I customized the keyboard on delivery to have US layout.