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Solid choice: MacBook Air M4
I have a MacBook laptop from 2015 that still runs OK but the battery is dying. What is the best replacement for it? And is it worth insuring?
— Eugene McMahon
Answer
The latest MacBook Air model (M4) is pretty solid. It’s also €100 cheaper than the last version with a lot more power under the hood. So get the base model (16GB Ram, 256GB storage), which costs €1,250.
If that sounds steep. you might also find last year’s model at a discount. Currys for example, is selling the base model (8GB Ram, 256GB storage) for €1,150, which is still enough power for most people. I’ve also seen it on sale on Amazon.ie for €1,050.
The thing to watch out for, though, is shops selling you last…