List of macbook alternatives for if you don't like the new models

In plain words

This is a curated list of MacBook alternatives for users dissatisfied with current Apple models. Launched in 2018, the resource compiles other laptop options across various price points and specifications. It serves people seeking different hardware choices, design preferences, or features not found in modern MacBooks. The site helps buyers explore competing brands and models before making a purchasing decision.

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  MacBook Pro2016 · apple.com · ▲855

  The new MacBook Pro with TouchBar and more

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  Mac Buyer's Guide2015 · buyersguide.macrumors.com · ▲333

  Recommendation on when to buy Apple products

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  MacBook Pro 16"2019 · apple.com · ▲498

  The most powerful MacBook with a new keyboard

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  MacBook 12"2015 · apple.com · ▲351

  The new 12" MacBook with a retina display

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  Macbook Air with Retina2018 · apple.com · ▲284

  The popular laptop with more power and a beautiful display

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  The New Macbook Pro2020 · apple.com · ▲185

  A new Macbook Pro with the M1 chip

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  SimCity, but with Permits▲936

  A free city-building game in your browser. You are the mayor. You know what the city needs. Now get it past the zoning board, the neighbors, the appeals court and the next election.

  Life & fun · 3d ago · permit.petercai.com

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  I've been paying for a rural Tanzanian's education for 10 years▲778

  Life & fun · 16d ago · tanzaniaeducationproject.org

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  Bigwords.page – Turn any screen into a sign. The URL is the app▲728

  Turn a phone, tablet or TV into a sign. Type a message and it fills the screen: welcome signs, timers, Wi-Fi passwords and more. No app, no account, free.

  Life & fun · 17d ago · bigwords.page

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  Guitoro, a virtual guitar you strum with your keyboard▲573

  Play a free virtual guitar online with your keyboard or by touch. Slow songs down and see every chord, string and strum. Acoustic, classic, electric and bass.

  Life & fun · 10d ago · guitoro.com

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  See *almost* any carriers phone settings▲432

  Carrier settings from iPhone, Pixel and Galaxy firmware, decoded and compared: APNs, VoLTE, 5G and Wi-Fi Calling per carrier, and what each build changed.

  Life & fun · 14d ago · carrierexplode.com

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  The whole Solar System and every tracked satellite, live in the browser▲407

  Life & fun · 24d ago · space.bl2.net

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  Browsh – A modern, text-based browser▲967

  A fully interactive, realtime and modern browser rendered to TTY

  Life & fun · 2018 · brow.sh

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  Preview Hunt▲921

  🔎Preview and prepare your Product Hunt submission

  Growth · 2018 · previewhunt.com

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  Makers by Product Hunt▲816

  A place for Makers to share, connect, and reach their goals

  Work · 2018

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  Termtosvg – Record terminal sessions as SVG animations▲767

  Record terminal sessions as SVG animations. Contribute to nbedos/termtosvg development by creating an account on GitHub.

  Dev tools · 2018 · github.com

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  Slab▲747

  Modern knowledge base & wiki for teams

  Work · 2018 · slab.com

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  Transistor.fm▲644

  Your podcast's hosting and analytics platform 🎙️

  Growth · 2018 · transistor.fm