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Apple MacBook Air (8 GB RAM, 256 GB, 2020)

The MacBook Air is one of Apple’s most affordable laptops, though its internal specs don’t quite match up with comparable Windows machines. But we do love its gorgeous high-resolution Retina display.

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Pros and Cons

Pros

  • The keyboard is not terrible

  • Superb design

  • Great battery life

Cons

  • Upgrades are expensive

  • Keyboard is still a bit shallow

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