Apple MacBook Pro 256GB SSD 8GB RAM/ Two thunderbolt 3 ports 13- inch

* Sharp 13.3-inch Retina display
* Excellent build quality
* Reliable Magic Keyboard (much better than older butterfly keyboards)
* Good speakers and trackpad
* Handles web browsing, Office work, media consumption, and light photo editing well

Cons

* Intel processor runs hotter and has shorter battery life than Apple Silicon Macs
* 8GB RAM is limiting for heavy multitasking in 2026
* 256GB storage fills up quickly
* Only two Thunderbolt ports on the base model