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which should i get as a first time mac book user? (alien.top)

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

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I recently decided to opt for going for a macbook as my first laptop since I'm heading off into college. No more of that old slow school issed chromebooks anymore. However I have a budget of around $800. Should I go for a new macbook air with the m1 chip or some older macbooks that are used. I've seen some old macbook pros for around $800 as well. I plan to use this laptop to do edits, school work, code, and just a regular daily use for youtube or just reading. Any help and opinions would be great. Thanks.

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

The M1 Mac is more pricey but it is worth the price. Apple Silicon dusts every Intel Mac with performance and battery life. A M1 Mac will last longer then an Intel version because it’s newer.

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

Find an M1 air. Done.

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

Do not buy an Intel Mac. It will likely be slower than the Chromebooks you've been using.

M1 air is the way to go

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

Definitely an M1 MBA for your use case. With 16GB RAM & 512GB SSD you can find them lightly used for ~$850.