If you want Windows or Linux there are many many laptops that are more affordable. You’re paying for macOS and Apple support for the OS when you buy this.
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Go refurb and you can get and M2 for $1099. $699 USD is $969 CAD, so it's only a little more than this 'lowest ever' US deal.
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At this point, I’d rather wait for the edu M4 with 16 GB RAM and Apple gift card, next summer with the Back-To-School sale.Go refurb and you can get and M2 for $1099. $699 USD is $969 CAD, so it's only a little more than this 'lowest ever' US deal.
Refurbished Mac - MacBook Air
Save up to 15% on a refurbished MacBook Air. Tested and certified by Apple including a 1-year warranty. Free delivery and returns.www.apple.com
In 2025, the M2 model will be 3 years old already.
One problem with refurb is my credit card doesn’t offer extended warranty on refurbished.
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A normal laptop with Linux can't run xcode, so what I really want is an iPad that can run xcode. A 2 in 1 Chromebook can run MS studio code, so it is a big fail that the iPad can't run mac apps like xcode.
I’m confused here. You mentioned a laptop for running Linux and Windows. That’s why I said there are cheaper options for those. If you want to run Xcode, then wouldn’t you be doing that on macOS rather than Windows or Linux?
As to the iPad running macOS, that’s a whole different topic. I kind of agree with you, but I don’t think it’ll ever happen. Maybe a long term macOS and iPadOS will merge into one.