13" MacBook Air (8GB RAM & 256GB SSD) for $1,000 ($850 refurbished) Pros: Fast build times with future-proof M1 Apple Silicon processor; Fast SSD for opening Xcode projects quickly (many small files) Mobile (Laptop with 13" built-in screen, keyboard & trackpad) Cons: More expensive than the Mac mini (even with peripherals included) dHyuc0.

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