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Writing is not hardware-intensive; a Chromebook would be much cheaper if that’s all she does. What else will she use this laptop for that makes you want a MacBook?
Chromebook has planned obsolescence built in. Don’t get a Chromebook.
And Macs don't? 2018 is now the earliest Mac that still receives updates. 5 whole years.
Well, most PCs from the last 20 years can run up-to-date lite distros of Linux. If she only needs a text editor and browser, it may be a good option.
I think they’re just phasing out the Intel Macs. Completely talking out of my ass, but I think the Apple silicon Macs will receive updates for more than 5 years.
Yep, and there is end of support for Mac platforms as well. You can keep installing newer versions of Windows, but eventually you'll reach the limitations of the hardware, or a new feature will have to be supported (looking at you TPM and Win 11) that will force you out of the hardware.