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I have loved Linux for a couple decades. It was a difficult decision to migrate to the M1. Linux is so much more responsive and pliable. However Asus encouraged
by pkid 4y ago
I have loved Linux for a couple decades. It was a difficult decision to migrate to the M1. Linux is so much more responsive and pliable. However Asus encouraged me. After owning three of their laptops in the past 18 months that began to fall apart anywhere from 3-12 months-I was done.
Unfortunately most 5/6900hs laptops are not flagship quality. Typically they are lower-mid range gaming units.
This is my first mac. The build quality is exceptional. I will just say I was expecting a better experience from an OS built by a trillion dollar company.
- deaddodo 4y agoI’m using the Zephyrus G14. I wouldn’t call the build quality bad. It’s a more traditional style than a Unibody, sure. But it’s fine.
- biomcgary 4y agoSimilar position. The existence of Asahi Linux convinced me to buy my first Mac, since it increased the odds that my M1 Air would be usable (to me) long-term.
- l8rlump 4y agoI haven't made the switch yet as my old Lenovo is still hanging on. Would you mind expanding on your gripes with MacOS, in particular the comment about responsiveness?
- onefootincode 4y agoYeah, I'm also interested in responsiveness details. I have my gripes with MacOS after years of linux/windows usage, but responsiveness on M1 is not one of them.
- swaranga 4y agoFor me it is the little things. Like switching windows. Mac feels half a second slower then Linux and that delay make it feel less responsive. Opening up the terminal can iterm2 is another one. For me these things just adds up. I want my OS to get out of my way when I want to get work done. I have turned off the genie effect and perhaps other animations, but my Ubuntu on my Lenovo still feels faster than the Mac.