A school computer! Preferably cheap but good!

[tight lark]

I just need a new good and cheap computer! Any advice?

Also if there are devices with Apple intelligence i would love that.

[plush holly]

What are you going to use the computer for ? Just regular homework or more intense like coding and digital art or photo editing and video editing ?

If it’s just for everyday homework and stuff get the 15inch MacBook Air m3 base model any color for $1300

[tight lark]

ok, thanks.

[plush holly]

If it’s for coding or any digital art or photo editing or video editing or anything that is very intensive get the MacBook Pro M3 Pro base model but with 1TB

Also both will be able to run Apple intelligence any m chips can run Apple intelligence

[tight lark]

Ok, is a m chip good?

[plush holly]

Yes very good

[tight lark]

like a m 1?

[plush holly]

Any mchip is good

I have an MacBook M1 Pro 14inch and it’s able to run Apple intelligence

[tight lark]

ok, thank you! Like what about a ipad with a Magic Keyboard and a Apple Pencil?

but I think I might I might get a M1 or M2?

[plush holly]

The ipad pros are a waste of money if your getting a MacBook

[tight lark]

ok thanks!

[plush holly]

But if you want an iPad get the iPad Air it’s great for college note taking

Also the Apple Pencil is worth it

Dont buy the Magic Keyboard it isn’t worth it

[tight lark]

Ok, thank you so much! Just is it worth it to buy refurbished or no.

and if so what is a good webiste that will be cheap and give good devices?

[plush holly]

Refurbished for what the iPad or MacBook ?

[rugged crest]

Huh wtf

It's literally good

[tight lark]

mac

[plush holly]

Yeah sure

[edgy flower]

If you are getting a macbook air,pro then you wont need the magic keyboard but you obv. could if thats what you preferred

[sullen sparrow]

Depending on your use, the type of computer you choose will vary a lot. If it’s for graphic designing and stuff the Lenovo yoga 9 is a good choice with the touch screen. But if you’re looking for gaming laptops then ASUS has a few good cheap ones. But for overall performance I’d of course recommend getting a MacBook.

[tight lark]

Thank you!

[coral shale]

What do it consider cheap? Because people are recommending like $1000+ machines

[tight lark]

the 1000 but I am thinking mac pro m2?

[plush holly]

Get the MacBook it reliable

[radiant river]

MacBook Pro or the Mac Pro?

[tight lark]

Macbook pro

[radiant river]

MacBook Pro won’t be within 1000 that’s for sure

[tight lark]

I will spend more dince I need it.

[radiant river]

Alrighty. You can probably find some on Amazon for a more affordable price

[tight lark]

Oh okay thank you!

[radiant river]

Yep!

I know this ain’t a M2 MacBook Pro, but I found the price to not be too bad.

https://a.co/d/gvltAyv

@tight lark

Has M3, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage

Better specs than a base M2 MacBook Pro

[tight lark]

Wow okay, thank you!

[radiant river]

No problem!

[violet kiln]

You don't need it if you just do basic tasks

For basic tasks, save some money and get the base model

[radiant river]

True, but you gotta consider in the long run too. This model is on sale, price isn't too much more than the base config of the M3.

[violet kiln]

For some reason I cannot see the price on the website, do you know what it is?

[radiant river]

$1,249

Compared to $1,499