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goneeuro02

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Sep 21, 2016
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OK, looking for insight from the gurus in here. I am in need of updating my laptop and looking at the M1 Macs in the $1500 range. The two I am looking at are:

Macbook Air 8core CPU/ 8core GPU
16GB RAM
512GB SSD
$1449

Macbook Pro 13" 8core CPU/ 8core GPU
16GB RAM
256gb SSD
$1499

My use case does not include any gaming. Mostly spreadsheet and browsing the internet. I currently have 2 Dell 27" 1080p monitors that I will have for a bit longer but will be replacing with a 49in Ultrawide. Bonus points for a montior suggestion that will have a single connection to charge the Mac as well as video.

What do you guys think as far as which laptop would fit my needs and any insight on a 49in Ultra wide that can can charge the laptop? Can either of these run both monitors with the lid closed?
 
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