Apple’s release of the new MacBook Air was highly anticipated, mostly for two reasons: its redesign and the introduction of the M2 processor, the next generation of Apple’s M-series of chips. As expected, the reviews for the M2 MacBook Air have been favorable, with Macworld’s Jason Cross calling it “a success” and a “delightful everyday computer for most users.”
But the praise for the MacBook Air has been overshadowed by reports of throttled performance. Article after article warns of a performance “”, “” throttling, and the notion”, and after demonstrates what’s supposedly wrong with the new laptop. It might lead some people to question whether it’s worth their money and wonder what Apple was thinking.