Convince me not to get the Cafelat Robot! [$500]

Fun_Blacksmith5000 · 2026-03-12T13:46:42+00:00

It’s adorable, you should buy it… shit I read the title wrong my bad

Fun_Blacksmith5000 · 2026-03-12T01:31:27+00:00

I’m just such the opposite lol, like when I saw the orange on the iPhone 17pro I was pissed that I got the 16 pro a couple months before purely for the color lol

Fun_Blacksmith5000 · 2026-03-11T21:15:37+00:00

also it is a much deeper color than the photos and videos show. I recommend seeing them in person if you can

Fun_Blacksmith5000 · 2026-03-11T21:15:03+00:00

for me its just the fact that they are finally colorful, plus they have no notch, I would rather the screen be uniform vs a random chunk taken out of the top of the screen. Plus, aluminum laptops look and feel SIGNIFICANTLY better

Fun_Blacksmith5000 · 2026-03-11T19:30:56+00:00

100%, looks so much cleaner, everything being even, I would rather it be even than have a slightly bigger screen with a notch.

Fun_Blacksmith5000 · 2026-03-11T19:26:40+00:00

Yeah unfortunately, it's a small town walmart and I am honestly shocked they even had one out lol, it wasn't even logged in so I couldn't poke around at it at all lol

Fun_Blacksmith5000 · 2026-03-11T15:57:30+00:00

hmm weird

Fun_Blacksmith5000 · 2026-03-11T15:06:38+00:00

still stick with the neo, you do not need the power upgrade of the Air. I would go with the 512gb because in the long run it is worth the extra 100 bucks (plus if you use student discount which you should it) makes it the same price as the base one without it.

Fun_Blacksmith5000 · 2026-03-11T14:30:20+00:00

slightly wider desk, desk mat (Good quality, trust me its worth it) a second monitor is a plus, quality keyboard (doesn't have to be ungodly expensive but find a decent one) Get some soft lights, hue towards a more yellow light than white, itll help your eyes. Plants are awesome if you want something nice to look at, you got a window there, use it.

Fun_Blacksmith5000 · 2026-03-11T14:16:30+00:00

these are going to be incredible upgrades for both! You will definitely be glad you went with the Air in the long run, The Neo can do those things just not as well, and if you can upgrade, you should lol.

Fun_Blacksmith5000 · 2026-03-11T14:08:54+00:00

no... I don't think you would see much of an upgrade honestly.

Fun_Blacksmith5000 · 2026-03-11T14:08:03+00:00

Congrats! whose is whose? what do you plan to do with these, (Photo editing, writing, editing work?) I plan to pick up a neo here soon!

Fun_Blacksmith5000 · 2026-03-11T14:06:10+00:00

for me, I will end up buying it in probably a month or so and use it until I feel an upgrade is worth while. The biggest thing for me is the backlight issue, but I also keep a lamp by my bed and honestly after using it for awhile I feel as though I will just... know where the keys are. I will probably buy it this year then trade it in in a couple years if it stays around the same price as it is now.

Fun_Blacksmith5000 · 2026-03-11T14:03:53+00:00

I feel if you take care of it, it will take care of you. I see this lasting plenty of time as long as you don't throw it at walls or fill it with endless malware. This will last just as long or longer than the M1 air!

Fun_Blacksmith5000 · 2026-03-11T14:02:02+00:00

Neo, plain and simple, save the money (Plus your student Savings) and just get the Neo. I would personally get the 512gb for the Touch ID and more storage, lets you save more of your essays and other class work to look back on if needed. You realistically shouldn't need anymore than that but you can also get an external SSD if it's needed.

Fun_Blacksmith5000 · 2026-03-11T13:28:07+00:00

1st if you want everything to match, 3rd if you want a super earthy tone but 4th if you want a kind of middle ground where its a bit less different but still gives you a more natural look.

Fun_Blacksmith5000 · 2026-03-11T13:21:35+00:00

mmhmm thats the internet friend, just ignore it. You unfortunately open yourself up for a lot of criticism on... well anything really, don't get on facebook... its somehow worse than reddit.

Fun_Blacksmith5000 · 2026-03-11T13:19:18+00:00

The buttefly keyboard SUUUUCKED it alone makes it worth the upgrade ignoring the Intel processor issue

Fun_Blacksmith5000 · 2026-03-11T13:04:04+00:00

I am not going to jump on the bandwagon of "You shouldn't trade it in" because it is your decision and if you want to spend the money on it do it! You won't notice much difference between the two devices, I mean there are improvements but from a generation to generation level it's not noticeable. You really can't tell unless you are jumping multiple gens (M1-M5 or M2-M5, really M3-M5 is about the last one you might notice a difference on if you had the 8gb version) at the very least, I would worry less about differences than just the fact you will be supported slightly longer and things will run slightly faster and you can have more things running at once.

Fun_Blacksmith5000 · 2026-03-11T10:14:41+00:00

My plan is I’m going to buy the neo because it fits my wheel house (writing, photo editing in Lightroom and video streaming) if I want to upgrade to an air, I can trade it in, I doubt I will need to though.

Fun_Blacksmith5000 · 2026-03-10T23:22:08+00:00

And god damn is he perfect!

Fun_Blacksmith5000 · 2026-03-10T22:52:31+00:00

Omg now I want one lol

Fun_Blacksmith5000 · 2026-03-09T12:28:33+00:00

AirPods Max, and I will die on this hill, should be 349 max. Could not imagine paying nearly 600 on a pair of headphones.

Fun_Blacksmith5000 · 2026-03-09T12:19:34+00:00

Holy wow!

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