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[rainbowcat]

I'm a bit confused about your reference to the "Magic Keyboard"? That is a keyboard sold separately by Apple and has nothing to do with the new M1 MacBook Air.

Have you gone on to the Apple site and looked up the specs for the new M1 MacBook Air?

This is from Apple's site, listed under MBA. I was surprised too!

 

[chscag]

Okay, now I understand. The keyboard you refer to is a newly designed keyboard with the older famous scissor mechanism that's reliable and dependable.

I don't think there is anything to worry about with this new M1 MacBook Air. The next model MacBook Air will likely be better but you're going to have to wait until the middle of next year for it.

 

[rainbowcat]

Okay, now I understand. The keyboard you refer to is a newly designed keyboard with the older famous scissor mechanism that's reliable and dependable.

I don't think there is anything to worry about with this new M1 MacBook Air. The next model MacBook Air will likely be better but you're going to have to wait until the middle of next year for it.

I've heard that scissor mechanism is awful, and I love the feel of the keyboard on my MBA. That's what concerns me about replacing it. I don't think this laptop is going to last until the next gen comes out though. Tough decision.

 

[chscag]

I've heard that scissor mechanism is awful, and I love the feel of the keyboard on my MBA. That's what concerns me about replacing it. I don't think this laptop is going to last until the next gen comes out though. Tough decision.

You heard wrong. It is the "butterfly" mechanism that is awful and has given so many MacBook Air and MacBook Pro users trouble. As a matter of fact, the butterfly keyboards were so bad that Apple extended the warranty on them for free repair.

The "scissor" mechanism is the one that most Apple Notebook users love. Your MacBook Air 2013 model has a scissor mechanism keyboard.

 

[rainbowcat]

You heard wrong. It is the "butterfly" mechanism that is awful and has given so many MacBook Air and MacBook Pro users trouble. As a matter of fact, the butterfly keyboards were so bad that Apple extended the warranty on them for free repair.

The "scissor" mechanism is the one that most Apple Notebook users love. Your MacBook Air 2013 model has a scissor mechanism keyboard.

Once again, you folks have saved me. So thankful for all of you! I don't know how "butterfly" and "scissor" got mixed up, but I'm very pleased to know I can buy a new MBA without worrying about it. Thank you so much!

 

[chscag]

Here's a great article you can read about both the butterfly and scissor keyboards, and why Apple has ditched using the butterfly model.

Apple's Butterfly Keyboards vs. Scissor Switch Keyboards

Since 2012, Apple has developed two kinds of keyboards for its MacBook Pro and MacBook Air machines - one that uses butterfly switches and one that...

www.macrumors.com

 

[Rod]

Best thing to do I think would be go to an Apple store and try it out.

 

[ferrarr]

Or even a Best Buy store (in the US), if you're just testing the keyboard.

 

[rainbowcat]

Thank you all for your help! Got a new MBA, and I love it! Migration Assistant was a snap. Now just have to wipe the old laptop and return it to Apple for a credit towards the new one. You folks are just the best! Wish I could be as useful as y'all!

 

[Slydude]

Congrats on the new gear. You'll be answering questions with the best of them in no time.