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Recommendations for New Laptop
Posted on 10/31/26 at 11:01 pm
Posted on 10/31/26 at 11:01 pm
As title says, looking for recommendations for a new laptop. Open to pretty much any suggestions.
I currently have a 2015 model MacBook Air. I bought it new back then and it has been a great computer for me that has obviously lasted over 10 years, but now it's starting to get to the end of it's lifespan I'm afraid. Battery only lasts about a half hour when unplugged. Computer has slowed down and become very laggy. Almost impossible to play any videos, stream movies, and doesn't receive any more Mac updates.
Do not game or anything like that...pretty much just used for leisure/scrolling tiger droppings and other forums at home, with a little bit of work projects (ppt, excel, word, and their google equivalents)
Not dead set on another Mac vs Microsoft or whatever...just looking for what any of y'all might have that fits my needs. Do not want a desktop...no good place to put one.
Edit: open on budget. Don’t mind paying $1000-1500 if it’s gonna last 10 years like my MacBook did
I currently have a 2015 model MacBook Air. I bought it new back then and it has been a great computer for me that has obviously lasted over 10 years, but now it's starting to get to the end of it's lifespan I'm afraid. Battery only lasts about a half hour when unplugged. Computer has slowed down and become very laggy. Almost impossible to play any videos, stream movies, and doesn't receive any more Mac updates.
Do not game or anything like that...pretty much just used for leisure/scrolling tiger droppings and other forums at home, with a little bit of work projects (ppt, excel, word, and their google equivalents)
Not dead set on another Mac vs Microsoft or whatever...just looking for what any of y'all might have that fits my needs. Do not want a desktop...no good place to put one.
Edit: open on budget. Don’t mind paying $1000-1500 if it’s gonna last 10 years like my MacBook did
This post was edited on 11/1/26 at 11:45 am
Posted on 11/1/26 at 8:45 am to NWLATigerFan12
Budget?
Posted on 11/1/26 at 9:46 am to NWLATigerFan12
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This post was edited on 11/2/26 at 11:42 am
Posted on 11/1/26 at 11:02 am to NWLATigerFan12
This post was edited on 11/1/26 at 3:54 pm
Posted on 11/1/26 at 11:18 am to NWLATigerFan12
Newer macbook air > pretty much everything.
Not sure why you'd switch?
Not sure why you'd switch?
Posted on 11/1/26 at 11:45 am to j1897
Those are what I’ve looked at. Just didn’t know if there was anything better out there at a similar price point. Haven’t owned anything else in 11 years
Posted on 11/1/26 at 12:26 pm to Tiger503
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ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 - $551.65
WOAH! 5 year old tech and bad memory configuration.
If you want old, just get a Latitude 5430 with 1235u on eBay for $200. 12th gen is a huge jump over 11th and Latitude has best aftermarket support.
Posted on 11/1/26 at 12:34 pm to Dallaswho
Good point. Didn't catch that it's Gen 2. Not a great deal.
Posted on 11/1/26 at 2:42 pm to NWLATigerFan12
Macbook pro or a Thinkpad.
Actually, I'm about to sell my MacBook pro. M4, 16 fb, 512 gb, has a fan unlike air, under Applecare. It's all of a year old.
Actually, I'm about to sell my MacBook pro. M4, 16 fb, 512 gb, has a fan unlike air, under Applecare. It's all of a year old.
This post was edited on 11/1/26 at 3:14 pm
Posted on 11/1/26 at 6:05 pm to NWLATigerFan12
M5 Air for $1299 is the best thing you can get for 1299. Windows people hate it, but it's basically perfect.
Posted on 11/1/26 at 8:17 pm to Dallaswho
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WOAH! 5 year old tech and bad memory configuration.
Microsoft Surface, $260. A T14 for a civilian, is not something I'd suggest, even if it never moves.
Posted on 11/1/26 at 8:25 pm to NWLATigerFan12
Sounds like a MacBook Neo would be perfect for you. You could spend the extra $100 and get the 512mb hard drive and fingerprint sensor. It sounds like you'd be overpaying if you went with a MacBook Air based on your needs.
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