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Can a base model i3 8GB MBA remain useable for 8-10 years for a basic user?
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<blockquote data-quote="lclev" data-source="post: 1851821" data-attributes="member: 307555"><p>I will jump in here and say when I upgrade I go for the most beefy to hopefully future proof as much as possible. </p><p></p><p>BUT - I have a 2009 Macbook with 4GB of memory running Windows 10 in bootcamp and she is still snappy and going strong. I did have to install in an SSD, re-thermal pasted the CPU and replaced the battery but she still does her job.</p><p></p><p>I also gave my 13" Macbook Air to a friend. It has 8Gb of memory. She is also going strong. </p><p></p><p>That said - keep in mind the Macbook Air you are looking at is NOT upgradeable by the average user. So all the stuff I did to the 2009 MB would not be possible on a new MBA - unless you have real skills and a love of soldering.</p><p></p><p>Lisa</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lclev, post: 1851821, member: 307555"] I will jump in here and say when I upgrade I go for the most beefy to hopefully future proof as much as possible. BUT - I have a 2009 Macbook with 4GB of memory running Windows 10 in bootcamp and she is still snappy and going strong. I did have to install in an SSD, re-thermal pasted the CPU and replaced the battery but she still does her job. I also gave my 13" Macbook Air to a friend. It has 8Gb of memory. She is also going strong. That said - keep in mind the Macbook Air you are looking at is NOT upgradeable by the average user. So all the stuff I did to the 2009 MB would not be possible on a new MBA - unless you have real skills and a love of soldering. Lisa [/QUOTE]
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