The article discusses the benefits and drawbacks of buying a MacBook Air versus an M5 MacBook Pro for Black Friday. The author concludes that the MacBook Air is the best choice for most people, despite the "Pro" branding implying performance-driven features. The main differences between the two laptops are a brighter, HDR-capable screen on the Pro model and more ports. However, these benefits may not be relevant to everyone, especially those who don't need advanced display capabilities or external monitor support. The author also mentions several accessories that are available for sale on Black Friday, including a laptop stand, adapter, sleeve, USB-C hub, and pop-up desk.
Here's the MacBook You Should Buy This Sale Weekend—and the One to Avoid
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I'm so over the "Pro" thing - it's just marketing hype, right? I mean, I need a bright screen for my graphic design work, but for general stuff like browsing and streaming, the MacBook Air is more than enough. And honestly, who needs that many ports? I've got adapters for everything, lol. But seriously, if you're on a budget or just starting out with your laptop, the MacBook Air is a great choice. It's reliable, easy to use, and you won't be sacrificing too much performance. Plus, those accessories are a great bonus - it's like they're trying to make up for that extra cost of the Pro model 
I'm defo thinkin the M5 MacBook Pro is the way to go this Black Friday 
. I mean, who needs a brighter screen when you're just gonna be gazin at it for hours on end? It's like, don't get me wrong, HDR is cool and all, but if you ask me, it's more of a novelty than somethin that'll really make a difference in your daily life. And them extra ports are defo a bonus, I'm always findin myself needin to plug in my old chargers or adapters. Plus, the laptop stand and pop-up desk stuff is just a nice touch, it's like they're tryin to make up for the fact that the Pro model doesn't have more ports outta the box . The MacBook Air's all well and good, but if you ask me, it's just a bit too basic.
. I mean, who needs a brighter screen when you're just gonna be gazin at it for hours on end? It's like, don't get me wrong, HDR is cool and all, but if you ask me, it's more of a novelty than somethin that'll really make a difference in your daily life. And them extra ports are defo a bonus, I'm always findin myself needin to plug in my old chargers or adapters. Plus, the laptop stand and pop-up desk stuff is just a nice touch, it's like they're tryin to make up for the fact that the Pro model doesn't have more ports outta the box . The MacBook Air's all well and good, but if you ask me, it's just a bit too basic.omg I think this is so true, the MacBook Air is literally perfect for everyday use 
, you dont need all those extra features if youre just browsing socials and watching vids, plus its so lightweight and portable it's like a dream to carry around 
. I mean dont get me wrong the M5 Pro is super powerful but its like overkill for most ppl. and yeah those accessories are def selling points 
, who doesnt need a laptop stand or a pop-up desk lol
, you dont need all those extra features if youre just browsing socials and watching vids, plus its so lightweight and portable it's like a dream to carry around . I mean dont get me wrong the M5 Pro is super powerful but its like overkill for most ppl. and yeah those accessories are def selling points , who doesnt need a laptop stand or a pop-up desk lol I'm still trying to wrap my head around the whole "Pro" thing 
. A brighter screen and more ports, yeah sure, but does that really make one laptop better than another for your average user? I mean, most people just need something to get their work done or stream some Netflix. The MacBook Air seems like a solid choice, all things considered. But, you know, it's always the little things that can make a big difference...like how many ports do you really need? And what about battery life? Is the M5 laptop really that much better than the Air in that regard? I'd love to see some more info on those specs before I start swooning over the Pro model. 
. A brighter screen and more ports, yeah sure, but does that really make one laptop better than another for your average user? I mean, most people just need something to get their work done or stream some Netflix. The MacBook Air seems like a solid choice, all things considered. But, you know, it's always the little things that can make a big difference...like how many ports do you really need? And what about battery life? Is the M5 laptop really that much better than the Air in that regard? I'd love to see some more info on those specs before I start swooning over the Pro model. I gotta say, this whole MacBook Air vs M5 Pro debate is like the 2024 election all over again... 
You got people who think the 'Pro' label means it's all about power and performance, but in reality, most folks just need something that gets the job done without breaking the bank. And let's be real, the extra screen and ports on the Pro model are only gonna matter to a specific crowd - you know, the remote workers, freelancers, and professionals who need to hook up their external monitors and whatnot.
Meanwhile, for the average Joe who just needs a laptop for browsing, emailing, and streaming Netflix, the MacBook Air is more than sufficient. And don't even get me started on these Black Friday accessories... it's like we're living in a consumerist utopia where we can just keep buying and selling to our hearts' content!
The real question is, who gets to decide what 'value' means when it comes to tech? Are we gonna be stuck with endless choices and price tags that make our heads spin? It's time for some real talk about tech accessibility and affordability... 
You got people who think the 'Pro' label means it's all about power and performance, but in reality, most folks just need something that gets the job done without breaking the bank. And let's be real, the extra screen and ports on the Pro model are only gonna matter to a specific crowd - you know, the remote workers, freelancers, and professionals who need to hook up their external monitors and whatnot.Meanwhile, for the average Joe who just needs a laptop for browsing, emailing, and streaming Netflix, the MacBook Air is more than sufficient. And don't even get me started on these Black Friday accessories... it's like we're living in a consumerist utopia where we can just keep buying and selling to our hearts' content!
The real question is, who gets to decide what 'value' means when it comes to tech? Are we gonna be stuck with endless choices and price tags that make our heads spin? It's time for some real talk about tech accessibility and affordability... omg u guys i just read the craziest article about black friday laptops!! so like i know some ppl think a macbook pro is all about perfomance but honestly i think its not that big of a deal for most peeps... i mean who needs 4k display and tons of ports if ur just gonna watch vids on youtube lol. and lets be real the new m5 model looks SO pretty but it costs like an arm & leg so id rather save some cash and get a sweet macbook air instead! plus those accessories are like, perfect for adding some extra functionality to ur laptop setup 
i mean who doesn't love a good laptop stand or pop-up desk? 
i mean who doesn't love a good laptop stand or pop-up desk? I gotta say, I'm kinda surprised by all the hype around these new MacBook laptops . People always assume they're gonna be super expensive just 'cause of that Apple logo , but honestly, you get what you pay for. The Pro model is like a sports car – it's got all the bells and whistles, but if you're not into gaming or video editing, the Air is still a solid choice 
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I mean, who really needs all those extra ports? Like, how many devices do you have that just need to be plugged in at once? It's like, use a hub, right? 
And as for the screen, I guess it's nice if you're into watching movies or something, but for me, the Air's display is more than enough .
And hey, on Black Friday, those accessories can make a pretty big difference
. A laptop stand and USB-C hub can totally elevate your productivity game . Just don't go overboard with all the extras – sometimes less is more, you feel?
. People always assume they're gonna be super expensive just 'cause of that Apple logo , but honestly, you get what you pay for. The Pro model is like a sports car – it's got all the bells and whistles, but if you're not into gaming or video editing, the Air is still a solid choice .I mean, who really needs all those extra ports? Like, how many devices do you have that just need to be plugged in at once?
It's like, use a hub, right? And as for the screen, I guess it's nice if you're into watching movies or something, but for me, the Air's display is more than enough .And hey, on Black Friday, those accessories can make a pretty big difference
. A laptop stand and USB-C hub can totally elevate your productivity game . Just don't go overboard with all the extras – sometimes less is more, you feel? I think the article hits the nail on the head, the MacBook Air is defo the way to go unless you're an avid video editor or graphic designer who needs all those extra ports. The screen on the Pro model sounds nice and all but if you just use it for browsing and stuff like that, the air's display is more than enough 
. Plus, let's be real, who doesn't love a good deal on a laptop sleeve or adapter ? I've been eyeing that pop-up desk, would be super convenient for working from home. Overall, it's all about weighing your needs and priorities, but if you're looking for a solid, no-frills laptop the MacBook Air is hard to beat I'm so down for Black Friday shopping ! I mean, who doesn't love scoring some deals? But honestly, when it comes to MacBooks, I think the Air is still the way to go. I know people are gonna get excited about those extra ports on the Pro model and that HDR screen, but let's be real... most of us don't need all that fancy stuff . I mean, unless you're a graphic designer or something, who needs 4K display capabilities? And as for me, I just want my laptop to last, not some fancy new one every year 
. Plus, those accessories are crazy pricey... a laptop stand or pop-up desk? No thanks! Give me the MacBook Air and a good deal any day
! I mean, who doesn't love scoring some deals? But honestly, when it comes to MacBooks, I think the Air is still the way to go. I know people are gonna get excited about those extra ports on the Pro model and that HDR screen, but let's be real... most of us don't need all that fancy stuff . I mean, unless you're a graphic designer or something, who needs 4K display capabilities? And as for me, I just want my laptop to last, not some fancy new one every year . Plus, those accessories are crazy pricey... a laptop stand or pop-up desk? No thanks! Give me the MacBook Air and a good deal any day Man, can you believe the MacBook Air is still the way to go? I mean, don't get me wrong, the Pro model's got some nice perks like that HDR screen and more ports, but let's be real, who really needs all those extra features when you're just browsing Reddit or streaming Netflix? It's like comparing apples to oranges - if someone wants advanced display capabilities or is an avid graphic designer, then yeah, the Pro model makes sense. But for most people, it's just a fancy price tag . And don't even get me started on these Black Friday deals - are we really treating ourselves to unnecessary accessories like laptop stands and pop-up desks? It feels like a mid-term election campaign - all flash, no substance . Seriously though, let's focus on what matters: getting the best value for our hard-earned cash and not getting caught up in the hype
. And don't even get me started on these Black Friday deals - are we really treating ourselves to unnecessary accessories like laptop stands and pop-up desks? It feels like a mid-term election campaign - all flash, no substance . Seriously though, let's focus on what matters: getting the best value for our hard-earned cash and not getting caught up in the hype OMG, Black Friday is coming! I'm so down to cop a new MacBook Air or Pro this year. I've been eyeing the M5 Pro for its gorgeous HDR screen, but honestly, it's not like I'd be using that fancy display all the time . Like, if you're just gonna use your laptop for browsing and email, the Air is more than enough. And don't even get me started on how many ports the Pro has - I've got a bunch of adapters already so that's not a selling point for me 
. That being said, a pop-up desk sounds like a total game-changer for productivity 
and a laptop stand would be so convenient for watching vids or working from bed . What about you guys? Who's getting the M5 Pro or sticking with the Air this Black Friday?
I'm so down to cop a new MacBook Air or Pro this year. I've been eyeing the M5 Pro for its gorgeous HDR screen, but honestly, it's not like I'd be using that fancy display all the time . Like, if you're just gonna use your laptop for browsing and email, the Air is more than enough. And don't even get me started on how many ports the Pro has - I've got a bunch of adapters already so that's not a selling point for me . That being said, a pop-up desk sounds like a total game-changer for productivity and a laptop stand would be so convenient for watching vids or working from bed . What about you guys? Who's getting the M5 Pro or sticking with the Air this Black Friday? omg i just tried this new food truck near my place and it's SO good 
they have these crazy-good burgers with all sorts of toppings... anyway back to laptops... i mean i get what the author is saying about the Pro model having a better screen and more ports, but like, do we really need those features? i'm just gonna use my laptop for browsing and some work stuff, not try to render 4K videos or anything
and omg have you seen these deals on Black Friday this year?
a laptop stand for like $20?!?! that's a steal! i might have to cop one for my gaming rig... anyway, back to the laptops... i'm curious about the M5 chip, how does it compare to the previous gen in terms of performance?
they have these crazy-good burgers with all sorts of toppings... anyway back to laptops... i mean i get what the author is saying about the Pro model having a better screen and more ports, but like, do we really need those features? i'm just gonna use my laptop for browsing and some work stuff, not try to render 4K videos or anything and omg have you seen these deals on Black Friday this year?
a laptop stand for like $20?!?! that's a steal! i might have to cop one for my gaming rig... anyway, back to the laptops... i'm curious about the M5 chip, how does it compare to the previous gen in terms of performance? I'm still trying to wrap my head around the whole "Pro" thing . I mean, sure, the M5 MacBook Pro has some sick features like that HDR screen, but honestly, I just use mine for web dev and streaming Netflix, none of that advanced display stuff matters to me . And don't even get me started on the ports – I'm old school, I still use my 3.5mm headphone jack . But what really got me is how affordable those accessories are . A laptop stand and USB-C hub? Like, $50 each? That's a steal! I might just splurge this Black Friday... or maybe just wait for the sales to start in December .
. I mean, sure, the M5 MacBook Pro has some sick features like that HDR screen, but honestly, I just use mine for web dev and streaming Netflix, none of that advanced display stuff matters to me . And don't even get me started on the ports – I'm old school, I still use my 3.5mm headphone jack . But what really got me is how affordable those accessories are . A laptop stand and USB-C hub? Like, $50 each? That's a steal! I might just splurge this Black Friday... or maybe just wait for the sales to start in December .idk about this whole M5 thing... sounds like just another marketing gimmick to me . i mean, who actually needs more ports? my last laptop had plenty of them and it was just as fast. and dont even get me started on the "HDR-capable" screen - does that really make a huge difference in everyday use? 
also, why is everyone so obsessed with having a dedicated laptop for everything? cant we just use our iPads or phones like normal people? 
. i mean, who actually needs more ports? my last laptop had plenty of them and it was just as fast. and dont even get me started on the "HDR-capable" screen - does that really make a huge difference in everyday use? also, why is everyone so obsessed with having a dedicated laptop for everything? cant we just use our iPads or phones like normal people? I got a friend who's super indecisive, like when it comes to laptops they're stuck between "pro" vs "air". Can't blame 'em though, both have their perks... or should I say downs? lol The Pro's screen is like the Instagram filter of laptops - pretty but does it really change how you work? Not sure about me. And more ports on that bad boy sounds like a dream come true for all my cord-wielding friends 
. But honestly, if you're just gonna use it for browsing and some casual gaming, the Air's solid. Plus, who needs all those extra ports when you can just get creative with cables 
? Black Friday deals are always a great excuse to upgrade... but let's be real, we're all just trying to upgrade our excuses for procrastinating 
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The Pro's screen is like the Instagram filter of laptops - pretty but does it really change how you work? Not sure about me. And more ports on that bad boy sounds like a dream come true for all my cord-wielding friends . But honestly, if you're just gonna use it for browsing and some casual gaming, the Air's solid. Plus, who needs all those extra ports when you can just get creative with cables ? Black Friday deals are always a great excuse to upgrade... but let's be real, we're all just trying to upgrade our excuses for procrastinating .omg have you seen the prices on Black Friday? I'm totes Team MacBook Air rn they're like so affordable and still pack a punch! I mean don't get me wrong, if you need those fancy HDR display features or a gazillion ports, then the M5 is def the way to go but honestly, for most peeps, the Air's got all we need. Plus, have you seen those new accessories that are popping up? A laptop stand and pop-up desk? game changer! I'm low-key tempted to cop one of each...
they're like so affordable and still pack a punch! I mean don't get me wrong, if you need those fancy HDR display features or a gazillion ports, then the M5 is def the way to go but honestly, for most peeps, the Air's got all we need. Plus, have you seen those new accessories that are popping up? A laptop stand and pop-up desk? game changer! I'm low-key tempted to cop one of each...I gotta say, I'm kinda surprised they're saying the Air is the way to go for most people . I mean, don't get me wrong, it's still a solid choice, but with the Pro model having a better screen and more ports, it feels like you're getting more bang for your buck . Plus, if you're gonna be using that thing at work or something, a bigger, brighter display could make a big difference in productivity . That being said, I do think the Air is still a great value if you don't need all those bells and whistles. And honestly, some of these Black Friday deals on accessories are pretty tempting 
. A laptop stand or pop-up desk could be super helpful for working from home...
. I mean, don't get me wrong, it's still a solid choice, but with the Pro model having a better screen and more ports, it feels like you're getting more bang for your buck . Plus, if you're gonna be using that thing at work or something, a bigger, brighter display could make a big difference in productivity . That being said, I do think the Air is still a great value if you don't need all those bells and whistles. And honestly, some of these Black Friday deals on accessories are pretty tempting . A laptop stand or pop-up desk could be super helpful for working from home...Meh, I'm still not sold on these new MacBooks . I mean, who needs all those fancy ports? It's just gonna collect dust and take up space in my bag. And that HDR screen on the Pro model? I'll believe it when I see some real-world apps taking advantage of it. Most people don't need 4K or HDR for everyday browsing. Plus, have you seen the prices they're asking for these laptops this Black Friday? It's like they're trying to make a quick buck off us tech suckers . The accessories are just gonna add to the overall cost, and I'm not sure how often I'd even use that laptop stand or pop-up desk 
. For most people, a MacBook Air is still the way to go, but for those who need all the bells and whistles? Yeah, the Pro model might be worth the splurge... if you can afford it .
. I mean, who needs all those fancy ports? It's just gonna collect dust and take up space in my bag. And that HDR screen on the Pro model? I'll believe it when I see some real-world apps taking advantage of it. Most people don't need 4K or HDR for everyday browsing. Plus, have you seen the prices they're asking for these laptops this Black Friday? It's like they're trying to make a quick buck off us tech suckers . The accessories are just gonna add to the overall cost, and I'm not sure how often I'd even use that laptop stand or pop-up desk . For most people, a MacBook Air is still the way to go, but for those who need all the bells and whistles? Yeah, the Pro model might be worth the splurge... if you can afford it .ugh what's the point of even having a "Pro" model if it's just gonna be marketed towards people who need the latest and greatest specs? i mean, like, who doesn't want that bright HDR screen but also needs more ports to connect all their other stuff? sounds like a total hassle to me. plus, have you seen those prices for the M5 MacBook Pro? crazy! anyone who can afford it probably already has one lol. and don't even get me started on the accessories... i mean, come on, who buys a laptop stand on black friday? just for the sake of having it, right?
anyone who can afford it probably already has one lol. and don't even get me started on the accessories... i mean, come on, who buys a laptop stand on black friday? just for the sake of having it, right?