Getting Mac Air m2/m3/m4 is it good [D]
A user is considering switching from a Vivobook with an RTX 3050 to a MacBook Air for Python programming, SQL, and LLM frameworks. Their budget is 80,000-1 lac rupees ($800-$1000), with second-hand options open. They are seeking advice on whether to purchase an M2, M3, or M4 model, noting that an M5 is likely out of reach unless significant offers are available.
This discussion uniquely focuses on the specific needs of Python, SQL, and LLM development when choosing between MacBook Air M2, M3, and M4 models, unlike general consumer advice.
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So want to switch to macbook after running epochs on my run down vivobook which still works pretty well thanks to its rtx 3050. Now my budget us nearly 80,000-1lac rupees(800-1000$) and buying it second hand is also an option. I could have asked this in any apple Reddit pages but most of my work include python programming, sql and LLM frameworks.
Also I’m a 26 passout looking for jobs thats y building projects and always posting on x.
I wanted suggestion which to buy M2 - can buy easily M3 - moderately flexible M4 - can do if my father sponsors me 🥲 M5 - on a far side but can try by using offers