Is this laptop suitable for rendering and school work?

Discussion
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An Apple Silicon MacBook is a better choice than any Intel model.

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This is not a good choice for the tasks you’re looking to accomplish.

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Consider a used M1 MacBook on eBay instead. Intel MacBooks don’t offer good value anymore.

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Save up for an M series MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM, if possible.

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This is not a recommended purchase.

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This model is considered very outdated by current standards.

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You can find M1 MacBook Air models with better specs for a similar price. Avoid Intel-based MacBooks.

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For a student, investing in a Mac may not be the best use of funds, especially if you need Microsoft Office for school.

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Indigo said:
For a student, investing in a Mac may not be the best use of funds, especially if you need Microsoft Office for school.

Office applications are readily available on macOS, just as they are on Windows.

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@Ripley
You could get a more cost-effective Windows laptop instead.

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Gale said:
@Ripley
You could get a more cost-effective Windows laptop instead.

My point was about software availability, not cost-effectiveness.

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Ripley said:

Gale said:
@Ripley
You could get a more cost-effective Windows laptop instead.

My point was about software availability, not cost-effectiveness.

My misunderstanding. However, pirating software is more challenging on Macs, which could be a consideration for some users.

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@Gale
Piracy shouldn’t be a factor when choosing a laptop. Legitimate software solutions like Office 365 are affordable.

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Ripley said:
@Gale
Piracy shouldn’t be a factor when choosing a laptop. Legitimate software solutions like Office 365 are affordable.

In some countries, even discounted software can be expensive due to currency conversion rates.

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Indigo said:
For a student, investing in a Mac may not be the best use of funds, especially if you need Microsoft Office for school.

What alternatives would you suggest?