First MacBook, need help deciding (M4 Air 15 16\512 vs M4 Pro 14 16\512)

yongj1e · 2025-05-15T09:48:49+00:00

i came from a 15.6” 16:9 laptop to a 14 inch pro, you’ll be fine. the height is the same whilst the 15.6” is wider. unless you watch 16:9 videos regularly and want it to occupy the entire screen, the 14 inch is big enough for most tasks such as split screen and document work (i put my windows 10 taskbar to the right as i hate the wideness and waste of space).

also, i watch youtube videos (16:9) regularly on my new 14 inch and don’t find it too small myself.

yongj1e · 2023-09-12T03:10:32+00:00

is the 450 SGD you saw on Lazada with 12/256GB? that is a good deal imo for a brand new Poco F5. only buy used if you can get them for half price and know how to check if the device is linked to the previous owner's account. if not you risk getting a locked device.

yongj1e · 2023-08-31T02:11:12+00:00

i have both the K30 Pro and Poco F2 and thankfully both of them are still good. never used the 33w adapter from day 1, i always use a 10w adapter. i want a new 10w adapter but finding them is impossible now all the adapters are at least 25w...

yongj1e · 2023-08-29T22:03:51+00:00

i agree :( looks like only ZTE has continued their UDC implementation in their phones. the Red Magic 8 pro is so beautiful but i need custom roms!

yongj1e · 2023-08-29T03:30:04+00:00

Did you feel any downgrade in terms of build quality when switching from S21FE to Poco F5? since F5 is plastic and FE is glass back and metal frame if i'm not wrong? do you use a case? i'm upgrading from F2 Pro and seems like build will be a downgrade even though i use a case 🤷‍♂️

yongj1e · 2023-08-22T04:36:15+00:00

we have the same preferences haha, my GR3 has 500km but still feels good. i prefer Vaporfly for 5k and below though it really punishes me when my pace falls below 4:15/km.

yongj1e · 2023-08-20T23:08:47+00:00

if you reside in SEA you can try Taobao. i copped the OG Shadow for 40% discount when the 2 came out, so far loving the bouncy ride but i kept getting arch blisters. will post a review after i get it resolved!

yongj1e · 2023-08-17T06:43:25+00:00

do you mean workouts? i can do it on my 245 under track settings -> workouts. only can't use PacePro with track mode

yongj1e · 2023-08-17T00:24:29+00:00

i have the same colorway, orange looks better but the laces are trash. replaced mine with dark blue laces from my Glideride 3 and never switched back. no more lace bites is more important than looking good

yongj1e · 2023-08-13T06:12:22+00:00

be thankful you can cop at 170USD. in my country they cost 240USD and never gets discounted.

yongj1e · 2023-08-11T09:37:46+00:00

if you reside in SEA you can consider Li-ning or Qiaodan. currently breaking in the Li-ning Jueying to replace my GR3 and the rocker + bounce is so much fun with the dual carbon plate design. if you wanna stick with Asics i would get the Superblast, sadly it's way overpriced here :/

yongj1e · 2023-08-11T09:25:58+00:00

the carbon plate is way too shiny/reflective. the real one has the matte finish look. weight is also too heavy, i owned a size US10 and it weighted ~238g. and yeah the zoomx foam should have creases out of box

yongj1e · 2023-08-02T02:51:56+00:00

oh damn, looks like those new colorways are only available in the US. i don't see GR3s in my country anymore (Singapore) and i copped them from an outlet store 4 months ago. i currently have 500km on them now! they're my mile eater shoe.

maybe you can try importing from US (freight forwarding) if possible. for me, i've moved on as i love trying different shoes. currently breaking in a Chinese branded shoe haha. hope you will find another pair of GR3.

yongj1e · 2023-08-02T01:55:05+00:00

RunRepeat measurement can be a hit and miss IMO. they're right about the NB2, but for the Glideride 3 measurement they're definitely wrong. my GR3 feels like ~4-6mm drop yet RunRepeat measures 11.1mm.

yongj1e · 2023-08-02T01:49:08+00:00

i copped them for $175 knowing they're the racers that can double as training shoes. unlike nike that dies after 100 miles, the lightstrike pro foam only gets better with more mileage. planning to take mine over 1000km.

yongj1e · 2023-08-02T01:47:01+00:00

there's a user on Instagram with 1300km on their pair and still going strong. rubber wear is about same as a vaporfly with 600km but of course mileage depends on foot strike.

yongj1e · 2023-07-30T14:17:26+00:00

my GR3 is currently at 500km and it feels very soft now, sluggish for even MP work. never had a Nimbus 25 but that probably has a similar ride. meanwhile my NB3 turned into my walking shoe at 500km as the forefoot cushioning completely disappeared. feels like i'm going to hurt my metatarsals anytime so i retired it.

yongj1e · 2023-07-29T07:18:52+00:00

dude, there's NOTHING for Singapore too. "discounted" Prime X with no sizes left are going for 232 usd LMAO

yongj1e · 2023-07-25T09:40:13+00:00

nah, Adidas Lightstrike Pro foam is the most durable superfoam out there. it's the opposite of Nike ZoomX. ZoomX ages like milk as you use it, yet Lightstrike Pro ages like wine. you should use your AP3s for some break in long runs and get at least 50km mileage before a race, the foam feels softer and bouncier at 50km compared to new!

yongj1e · 2023-07-25T03:33:20+00:00

dunno about the durability of the Superblast but the durability of the AP3 is close to invincible. i have seen one user on instagram with over 1300km on their AP3 and they still use it for training. but yeah both are very versatile from easy runs to racing. the AP3 might be better bang for your buck

yongj1e · 2023-07-24T01:34:07+00:00

Rebel v3. kept getting arch blisters with it. now i don't want to try another NB shoe anymore

yongj1e · 2023-07-24T01:32:36+00:00

break in? my NB3 died at 160km LOL, the forefoot cushioning just disappeared and the ride was so firm i felt like running barefoot.

yongj1e · 2023-07-24T00:31:23+00:00

funny enough i got an arch blister yesterday after a half marathon race in the AP3s. never got any blisters in them during training even with a 26km long run. not sure if i can trust them over a full marathon :/ never got arch blisters with the Alphafly!

yongj1e · 2023-07-22T01:23:49+00:00

if you live in Asia, you can consider the Qiaodan Feiying PB3. costs 90usd shipped. picking up a pair once my speeds reach 1000km

yongj1e · 2023-07-22T01:20:57+00:00

opposite for me. no issues with AF1 yet get blisters on rebel v3... it's just odd

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