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Macbook Air 2020 - not compatible with Zoom virtual background!

Just received my new MacBook Air 2020 13" - extremely disappointed in 2 aspects.

  1. The webcam sucks - it is so grainy. Thought the 720 webcam would be hugely increased from my MacBook pro 2016 420 - it's pretty poor.
  2. i3 processor is not compatible with Zoom virtual background. So after spending $1600 I still can't add a virtual background to my Zoom meetings.


Thinking about returning this and looking at a Windows machine. This after 15 years of Mac... any thoughts?


I specifically purchased the 13" as my hands are very small.




MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jun 13, 2020 11:21 AM

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Posted on Jun 13, 2020 11:25 AM

Virtually every review I have seen recommends spending the additional $100 to upgrade the i3 processor to the i5. If you are within the return period, that may be an option to consider.


Also the following requirements from Zoom may help: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/360043484511-System-requirements-for-Virtual-Background#h_1d44b8c6-0031-4c8a-9300-8c1a722ba057

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Jun 13, 2020 11:25 AM in response to princessppm

Virtually every review I have seen recommends spending the additional $100 to upgrade the i3 processor to the i5. If you are within the return period, that may be an option to consider.


Also the following requirements from Zoom may help: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/360043484511-System-requirements-for-Virtual-Background#h_1d44b8c6-0031-4c8a-9300-8c1a722ba057

Jun 13, 2020 3:45 PM in response to princessppm

Based solely on the reviews I have read, that is what I would do.

Just one example is the "Spring for the Core i5 Processor" section of https://www.howtogeek.com/666121/should-you-buy-the-2020-macbook-air/


Note that you can upgrade the processor by clicking Select for the $999 model in the following link and then upgrading the processor on the next page. https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/macbook-air

Macbook Air 2020 - not compatible with Zoom virtual background!

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