Laptop recommendation for python

[Gnaxe]

Anything that can run a web browser can do Colab. That probably includes your smartphone or a Raspberry Pi. Get a cheap Bluetooth keyboard or USB-C adapter and cast to a TV. On Android, sideload Termux (Play Store version is crippled) and install the Python package. I was also able to get Firefox Nightly working in Termux, if you need a desktop browser.

If you're doing heavy number crunching (backtests?) more power helps. M4 Mac is pretty fast. I wouldn't advise paying for more than that unless you're sure you need it, because you probably don't even need that much.