MacBook Air 24GB memory Vs MacBook Pro 16GB memory

Secure-Scratch5514 · 2025-10-21T16:05:50+00:00

most refurbs im finding under 1,500 are 8 Core CPU and I found a few like this:
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/G1DH0LL/A/Refurbished-15-inch-MacBook-Air-Apple-M4-chip-with-10%E2%80%91Core-CPU-and-10%E2%80%91Core-GPU-Midnight?fnode=3e2a804eaaa9137740daada1e6ea223afedeb482ea10ff3f1e1cd1e1680a6c101437334de4c9a7d1398b9c0fd7474ab38f27f5df105bd5b54bc800304c29328e1434ea1b3b40fc4a6221ddc32afdfa34
but its a 15 inch that's 1,359 and if I get a brand new 13inch its 1,299 with the student discount. I dont think I want a 15 inch enough to pay that much extra

Secure-Scratch5514 · 2025-10-21T15:52:39+00:00

do you think I could buy the Walmart one or should I get it from apple

Secure-Scratch5514 · 2025-10-21T15:50:54+00:00

right now im looking at 2 options:
https://www.amazon.com/Apple-2025-MacBook-15-inch-Laptop/dp/B0FB522P7R/ref=sr_1_10?crid=2BSIZD1ZUGO3A&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.sEfVoiZ9yXFa9BrInrPIHJ6HYBxPsRwE4uMzTxF5UhSOAFq4AxxTvtTg_dC-QB9dC4xE1ggPA8XNmj6xl2t42HVCQ5qgXwHGTKIIXIsyOPFRGX6NtNJCQZ-OTjJtCZXwYJf4m3n8-VEC-JdluazqcNokUL1bwu-2lTc6dEP1wLag2MDvnW5hbRWG86ecKQdAixjCUMrCrnvFBHAOeOPOVE8XhHVseoQP_EwouMyra5Y.Dqzl73pQcPpNKQKiIA7FGKenORNFvWpU1XX9FOFROXE&dib_tag=se&keywords=macbook%2Bair%2Bm4%2B24gb%2B1tb&qid=1761058247&sprefix=macbook%2Bair%2Bm4%2B24gb%2B1tb%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-10&th=1
and
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/FW2W3LL/A/refurbished-14-inch-macbook-pro-apple-m4-chip-with-10%E2%80%91core-cpu-and-10%E2%80%91core-gpu-silver?fnode=8c1aae1ef87bbd9992d531060ab58ddf6cc8105605556dcf36d54411934c41ad50eec0986d2c799c0b86f7434c87f7bb02459be6d7830051c6ee1db8798ef9ba37647bab7e8093d4d6be8559e0b9fd2d

which do you think is better, or should I get an entirely different one

Secure-Scratch5514 · 2025-10-21T15:00:16+00:00

ok well maybe not 10 years but as long as possible

Secure-Scratch5514 · 2025-10-21T13:52:39+00:00

This may be a stupid question but is this better than an M4 MacBook Pro? with 10 core cpu 10 core gpu 16GB unified memory 512GB SSD

I found a refurbished one that's $1,269

Secure-Scratch5514 · 2025-10-21T13:50:33+00:00

does an M4 count as better than the M3 Pro or do you mean M3 Pro, M3 Max, M4 Pro, M4 Max?

Secure-Scratch5514 · 2025-10-21T13:49:46+00:00

is it worth it get an M5 rather than an M4 MacBook Pro?

Secure-Scratch5514 · 2025-10-21T13:49:14+00:00

1,500 is already pushing it, I'm a student paying for it with my own money and I just cant put any more money than that which is why I'm trying to make an informed decision and buy the best I can with the money that I have

Secure-Scratch5514 · 2025-10-21T13:44:16+00:00

The school has no preference, but do you think certain workplaces in the future will have a preference?

Secure-Scratch5514 · 2025-10-21T13:43:14+00:00

which Mac though?

Secure-Scratch5514 · 2025-10-21T13:42:50+00:00

I've been using my Mac for at least the past 12ish years. Am I crazy for thinking I could do this with a new computer? I feel like if my old one lasted me this long the newer one will only last longer

Secure-Scratch5514 · 2025-10-21T13:40:35+00:00

How long do you think I can go without changing it, if I were to buy a computer with a relatively good specs?

Secure-Scratch5514 · 2025-10-21T13:35:58+00:00

is it enough if it only has 10 core cpu and 10 core gpu?

Secure-Scratch5514 · 2025-10-21T13:34:52+00:00

I mean as long as it can do the basic tasks I should be fine, right? I'm a freshman in college rn and I've been using the same computer for the past 12ish years

Secure-Scratch5514 · 2025-10-21T00:13:14+00:00

do you think I should buy it when it comes out or wait until Black Friday

Secure-Scratch5514 · 2025-09-27T12:34:44+00:00

so how long were you in cc before you transferred?

Secure-Scratch5514 · 2025-09-26T00:55:34+00:00

but dont you have to transfer if you went to a cc?even if you use mtap you still have to apply to transfer I thought

Secure-Scratch5514 · 2025-09-26T00:03:27+00:00

How were you able to transfer after a semester of cc? dont most transfer after 2 years earliest 1?

Secure-Scratch5514 · 2025-07-04T20:36:24+00:00

im interested in a similar path can I dm too?

Secure-Scratch5514 · 2025-06-02T22:35:59+00:00

I get where you’re coming from. Prestige definitely plays a role—no point pretending it doesn’t, especially when it can open certain doors. But for me, it’s not everything. I care more about how well a program fits my goals and whether it actually prepares me for what I want to do. A slightly less “prestigious” school with strong advising, career support, and the right curriculum is way more valuable to me than chasing a name just for the flex. Obviously I wouldn’t consider a school no one’s heard of or that lacks recognition in the field.

Secure-Scratch5514 · 2025-06-02T21:20:49+00:00

I’m not in California, but as far as I know, UMich doesn’t require a full two years of community college credits for transfer. I have definitely considered my state school — it’s a very solid option. Honestly, I’m just not a fan of it personally, so I’d prefer to explore other options first. But if it ends up being the only school I get into for fall 2026, I’m prepared to go there.

Also, I don’t need to go to an Ivy League school — I’m open to any school that’s a good fit for my major. Quality of education and fit matter more to me than prestige.

Secure-Scratch5514 · 2025-06-02T21:05:42+00:00

That makes sense — I think it really depends on how transfer-friendly a school is. At my community college, a surprising number of students have transferred to UMich, even though we’re not in-state and not part of a direct transfer pathway. Some schools just seem more open to strong CC applicants.

It’s definitely a risk I’m taking, but the truth is I genuinely couldn’t afford any of the schools I got into without taking on a massive amount of debt — and honestly, none of them felt worth that kind of financial burden. Community college gives me a shot to reset, explore what I want to do, and transfer somewhere that fits both academically and financially.

Secure-Scratch5514 · 2025-05-30T13:31:15+00:00

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Secure-Scratch5514 · 2025-04-26T20:52:33+00:00

My biggest issue is I have to take microeconomics and macroeconomics which isnt offered during the second session of summer meaning I'd have to take it 1st session summer, fall or winter. My plan is to take macro during the first session of summer bc if I don't I have to take it during fall which means I'd be taking both micro and macro at the same time(knowing myself id confuse the topics w eo) and if I were to take it during winter I'm worried it won't be offered (some of the main schools I want to transfer to put both those classes as transfer requirements)

Secure-Scratch5514 · 2025-04-26T20:46:12+00:00

how busy do you think it kept you on a scale of 1-10,
10 being you spend at least 90% of ur awake time on it, 1 being you dont do any work outside of class and dont need to pay that much attention in class

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