I’d have also said “no go” to Apple till I was given one as an early b’day present last week, am now a convert. So may be worth at least a little consideration.
OTHERWISE, my computer repairman always says Chinese-made is “crap.” Even after I reminded him that HE sold me my Chinese-made laptop. If I were looking now I’d go with Toshiba. Then find specs to meet your needs.
If I were looking now I’d go with Toshiba.
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Toshiba no Chineee?