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macbook for high school? (alien.top)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I started high school two months ago. For christmas my parents want to buy me a macbook mainly for studies but also regular stuff (watching shows, facetime, etc) i dont want to spend too much (my younger brother asks for a lot every christmas). im so overwhelmed cuz idk what type to get 😞😞😞 suggestions?

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (3 children)

For high school level, you don't necessarily exploit all the features in a Macbook Air or Macbook Pro would use.

An ipad with a keyboard would do the trick.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (2 children)

I disagree about using an iPad. It’s just not as intuitive for the school work you might need it for. I just got a 2022 mb air m2 (on sale at Costco for 849) and love it

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

iPad is more limited in features and screen size and also, more fragile.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Can confirm this, I much prefer doing my schoolwork on my MacBook. Would protest if I had to do it on a iPad. Plus using a laptop with an actual “desktop” environment will set you up for the future!!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

thanks :)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

I disagree, I tried using an iPad with a keyboard for school and while it was alright using a MacBook became so much better, I had wayy less limitations and it was a lot more usable day to day. Maybe it will suit them more but I also had a number of issues with school software support on iPad vs Mac