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I can't wait to retire my 2013 MBA and set it aside with my OEM 8800GT (nVidia's iconic desktop GPU). Both represented the best combination of tradeoffs with the tech that was available at the time at a price point that led to ubiquity.

I'm not sure what my next portable computer will be, but if I want it to fit into that criteria of iconic hardware, I doubt it will be an Apple computer.

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If you would like to stay on macOS, buy a used MacBook (Pro). Some owners treat their MacBook (Pro) like a jewel. Even one or two years old ones can look like new. Performance-wise they are still great compared to the latest siblings.

A week ago I bought a MacBook Pro 15" (Mid 2014) with 512 GB SSD and dedicated graphics chip. I can drive two external 4K displays at 5120x2880 (looks like 2560x1440) and the internal display at 3840x2400 (looks like 1920x1200), all at 60 Hz. That is all I needed. Couldn’t be happier. Cost me 1325€. Latest MacBook Pro 15" with 512 GB SSD costs 2700€.

That's true, but there isn't enough value in macOS for me to justify buying old hardware, especially moving forward.

8800gt to 2013 MBA is a big jump in category.

Have you looked at beefier gaming laptops?

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