Laptop
All AunChecked articles tagged “Laptop” — inspection guides, comparisons and price verdicts.
ComparisonNew vs Refurbished Laptop in the RAM Price Crisis: Which One Should You Buy?New laptops cost more and ship with less RAM while DDR5 prices climb. When a refurbished or last-gen MacBook Air beats a stripped-down new one.
Verdict: In the RAM price crisis the refurbished 16GB MacBook Air wins: identical hardware to the new one, the same warranty terms, a new battery and shell, $200 less. Pay full new price only when Apple's refurb store lacks your config or you need 24GB+.
2026-09-21
ComparisonGooglebook vs MacBook Air: Which Laptop Should You Buy in Fall 2026?Googlebook pre-orders are open but prices aren't. We compare Google's new laptops with the $1,299 M5 MacBook Air on OS, apps, specs, battery and price.
Verdict: For a Fall 2026 purchase the M5 MacBook Air is the safer spend — proven, reviewed and on shelves — while the Googlebook is a category to watch, not pre-order blind.
2026-09-21