Try to avoid 8GB RAM models if you plan on doing heavy multitasking or creative work; look for 16GB or higher to future-proof your purchase. To help you narrow down the best deals, could you tell me: What is your maximum budget ?

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Discounts are usually modest (typically 15% off) compared to third-party sellers.

If buying from a person or third-party, always ask for the battery cycle count and maximum capacity percentage.

Often feature deeper discounts than Apple's official store and frequent holiday sales.

What will you use the laptop for (school, basic browsing, video editing)?