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Why I Switched to the M4 MacBook Air
And traded in my MacBook Pro
Last month, I boxed up my 2021 M1 MacBook MacBook Pro and sent it to Apple Trade In. They credited me $810 toward the purchase of a new M4 MacBook Air. And that’s what I’m typing on right now.
My photographer friends were surprised by this move. A MacBook Air did not seem like the right choice for running a business that depended on apps such as Capture One Pro, Lightroom, and Final Cut, not to mention audio software for the podcast.
“Plus, what about the ports? And there’s no SD card reader!”
My response: This was not a decision that I took lightly. I researched my options and made a choice based not only on what I wanted, but what would work as well. They were interested in those reasons. And I thought you might be too.
What I Want from My Laptop
My overriding goal is to travel as light as possible. This influences my camera choices, lens options, and yes, post-processing tools. I carry around an OM System OM-3, and I love the iPad Mini 7. So, it didn’t make sense to lug around a heavy laptop if I didn’t need to.
