The recipient doesn’t do any video editing or other process intensive workflows, just online banking, facebook, email, etc.

I’m trying to decide whether to buy new on Black Friday or shop the second hand market. I want something that’ll keep getting OS updates for at least a couple years.

Can anyone advise me on how to get the best value for my dollar—should I shop Black Friday deals for something new or stick to the used marketplaces like Facebook, eBay, etc? We’re in the US in case that affects the answer. Thank you!

ETA budget info: I’d like to spend around $500 or so, which I believe would mean going used, but I can probably stretch my budget to a grand if buying something new is actually the best value play. But if I go used, can someone recommend what years I should look for or avoid? thx

  • AWTM_James@sh.itjust.works
    6·
    13 days ago

    I agree with the other poster. Not only is Intel Mac on the way out, the the Apple silicon chips are SO much more efficient in Macs, leading to longer battery life and less ram usage while doing stuff.

    Best Buy has the base M3 MacBook Air on sale for about $750 right now. If you’re dead set on used, they have a handful of refurbished M1 Air and Pro models starting around $500.

    • yo_scottie_ohOPEnglish
      2·
      13 days ago

      Thanks for the tip about Best Buy. I’ll check their offers before deciding which way to go.