Apple
MacBook Air M1 (2020)
Released 2020 · launch price $999 · refurbished today ~$520
Fanless; still very capable. Battery replacement is glued and non-trivial.
Software support
updates expected until ~2028About 2 years of security updates left.
Common faults & repair costs
Cracked or broken screenshop $195–$290Battery (drains fast / won't hold charge)shop $95–$140Charging port (won't charge / loose cable)shop $100–$145Water / liquid damageshop $245–$360Keyboard (sticky / dead keys)shop $125–$180Broken or loose hingeshop $105–$155Storage / SSD failureshop $125–$180Won't turn on / no powershop $245–$360