Any Good Business/Light Gaming Laptop Deals around? Budget $1500-$2000

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  Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 05/05/2022 - 17:37

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  https://www.ozbargain.com.au/tag/laptop

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  BewareOfThe Dog on 05/05/2022 - 18:15

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  Are the games also on MacOs?

  Go a Macbook M1 Pro. The below is from a recent post I did.

  Admittedly, I am not an Apple fan, however I do own and use an M1 MB Pro, with a 32" screen. I prefer Windows as an OS, as well as Android (I have a Galaxy Fold 3). I have been selling Apple products for 32 years, and Apple for a Retailer are the worst company I have ever dealt with. They make companies like Sony, Panasonic, Teac, Coopers, Lion-Nathan look great! They have the worst Profit margins, no staff discount(unless you work at an Apple store), and the worst customers (sorry fanboys).

  MacOS is very illogical (worse than IOS), however I use the MB Pro and iPad for music, which is extremely good, (though I had a few issues with on of the plugins, causing it to crash). You can run Windows on it (though I don't, as I have a dual boot Ryzen 7 system, running windows 10 and Catalina). The Ryzen would beat most Mac Devices under $5000, however , when I saw the specs on the M1, and compared it to my Ryzen, I was blown away.

  This is an amazing device, with the only Negative being 2 USB-C ports, No touchscreen support, MacOS (I can see the hatemail coming now - chill :)) and only being able to use 1 external display, though there is a workaround using Displaylink.

  Give it another go, but pay the extra if possible.

  One other frustration is learning new shortcuts (as you mentioned), minimise buttons being on the wrong side, however you can buy shortcut stickers(amazon.com.au). I have a Logitech MX Keyboard and Mouse, I use with it, and I programmed the shortcuts to use Ctl or alt instead of CMD. Add to that an App called Ubar, that gives you a windows style bottom taskbar.

  As far as price goes, remember that a Macbook, generally has a lifespan of 6 years, whereas a Windows device would be about 3 to 4. Also, the resale value on a Macbook 16 would be higher than an equivalent Windows device if you sell it second hand.
  Admittedly I still use an Acer 11in from 2014, but also a 2013 MB Air as backup.

  Furthermore, there might be new models announced, but later this year(tomsguide.com) which will see price reductions. Otherwise, check the JB, OW, GG, HN sites, as well as Ozbargain to see if they are offering 10% off. Otherwise, you purchase from the Apple Education store perhaps as a 'student'?

  I can't believe I am recommending an Apple product as it goes against my beliefs (My Girlfriend just checked my temperature) though I have done it before on OzB.