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#TRADE IN A MACBOOK AIR AT MICROSOFT PRO#
#TRADE IN A MACBOOK AIR AT MICROSOFT PC#

You spend 70% in Modern apps, 30% running desktop apps

Core i3 – You need a tablet that can act like a PC.

If I had to break it down, it would be like this: In fact, the Core i3 version is also ideal for those who use Modern apps the majority of the time.

#TRADE IN A MACBOOK AIR AT MICROSOFT PC#

The Core i5 is more than enough for everyday tasks, Modern games and running PC apps like Photoshop. For people who do not play high-end PC games for an extended period, this is a non-issue. From user's experience, including my own, these situations appear to be rare instances anyway where high-performance gaming is being attempted. Initial feedback via Reddit about the Core i7 version is that it does not throttle as much as the Core i5, resulting in less frequent lowering of processor speed. Your mileage may vary I have never seen it myself, so maybe I'm 'computering' wrong.

#TRADE IN A MACBOOK AIR AT MICROSOFT PRO#

The result is when playing intensive PC games for extended duration the Surface Pro 3 can get choppy due to the speed reduction.

The reason? The Surface Pro 3 is stupid thin, so less heat dissipation. This reduction is typical on PCs and laptops, but the Surface Pro 3's threshold is lower than that of the Surface Pro 2. The gist is the Surface Pro 3 on a Core i5 ramps down to 1 GHz when it hits a certain internal temperature. There is also a small – and in my opinion overblown – controversy that has to do with thermal-throttling. For gamers, I suggest you look at the new Razer laptops. Instead, the Core i7 is ideal for professionals who need that extra oomph for substantial applications. Neither system should impress gamers, but then again if you are a gamer I am not sure why you are looking at a Surface Pro 3. Roughly speaking, you are looking at a 20% difference in CPU performance and some estimates put the graphics chipset with a 13% advantage for the Core i7. The additional difference lies in the built-in graphics chipset, as the Core i5 is an Intel HD4400 the Core i7 features a faster Intel HD5000. One of them is Turbo mode, where the i5 maxes out at 2.9 GHz the Core i7 goes up to a higher 3.3 GHz. There are two main differences between the two. Surface Pro 3 with a Core i7įor my review, I used the Surface Pro 3 with a Core i5 (1.9 – 2.5 GHz) and 256 GB of storage versus the newer Core i7 (1.7 – 2.3 GHz).

More information can be found on their site (opens in new tab). Microsoft's MacBook Air trade in program is valid until November 2, and the store credit can only be applied to a Surface Pro 3. Overall though, the process was quick, efficient and fun. Microsoft did me a favor by taking it off my hands. All I know is when compared to modern hardware, the 2011 MBA is slow, sluggish and not really up to my standards in 2014. My 2011 Core i7 MacBook Air with a 256 GB SSD drive procured $337.50 in Store credit for a $1,549 Surface Pro 3.

I was never under the impression that a 2011 MBA would fetch that maximum $650 mark – after all, what would happen if you brought in a brand new edition?Īs expected, Microsoft has a rolling chart based on year, model and configuration that determines the trade in value. However, as should be expected, the devil is in the details and Microsoft determines the maximum value of your old MacBook Air. Microsoft's MacBook Air trade in program advertises that you can get "up to $650" in store credit.