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The author discusses their experience comparing a Macbook Air with a Dell XPS 15, both purchased for around 1600 pounds. They compare various aspects, including build quality, screen resolution, webcams, keyboards, trackpads, and speakers. While the Dell wins in some hardware categories like CPU and storage, the Mac's custom-designed M2 chip offers better performance in certain optimized tasks and exceptional battery life. The choice between Mac OS and Windows 11 depends on individual preferences, with Mac OS offering a more streamlined and efficient experience, while Windows provides greater customization options.
1. The speaker's teammate, Joseph, decided to become an editor and was looking for the best computer to handle the job.
2. The speaker and Joseph had a dilemma deciding between Mac and Windows for their computing needs.
3. In 2023, there are significant differences between Mac and Windows, so they decided to buy both types of machines to test them and determine which is better.
4. The video is being edited by Joseph using the computer they chose.
5. The total budget for the computers was 1600 pounds.
6. The speaker chose the highest end new 15-inch MacBook Air and the 2023 Dell XPS 15.
7. The MacBook Air has a sharp, clicky key press with minimal cushioning, while the Dell XPS 15's keyboard has a springiness that the speaker prefers.
8. The MacBook Air has a six-speaker sound system compared to the Dell's quad speaker.
9. The MacBook Air's speakers are high quality, but they are not as good as the ones on the speaker's 16-inch MacBook Pro.
10. The MacBook Air has a better performance than the Dell XPS 15 due to its M2 Apple chip.
11. The MacBook Air has a battery life of 10 to 12 hours, while the Dell XPS 15 has a battery life of 7 hours.
12. The MacBook Air can be fully charged in 140 minutes, while the Dell XPS 15 takes about 150 minutes.
13. The MacBook Air runs on Mac OS Venture, while the Dell XPS 15 runs on Windows 11.
14. The MacBook Air is preferred for its design consistency and the priority on animations.
15. The MacBook Air is harder to penetrate with viruses compared to Windows.
16. The MacBook Air tends to age better than Windows computers.
17. The MacBook Air lacks compatibility, which is the single biggest redeeming quality of Windows.
18. The speaker chose the MacBook Air over the Dell XPS 15.
19. The speaker recommends setting up Guardia, a browser extension and mobile app that acts as a digital shield, to protect against spam fishing emails.