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Have an M1 Max 32GB/1TB from day one. Didn’t need the power, but it was bought for me so I wasn’t going to say no. Some things are starting to break or work funny on it, so I’m looking at an upgrade. I was going to go 16” M5 Pro 24GB/1TB but started thinking maybe a 15” 32GB/1TB M5 Air might work. For my daily workflow it shouldn’t be an issue. Like I said, I know I don’t need a Max. My biggest question is the screen quality. Am I going to hate it? I read it’s quite the downgrade. I don’t have an Apple Store nearby to check and I don’t really go in the direction of Best Buy often. Looking for some real world experience going from one to the other. Anything performance wise you noticed taking a hit too?

I’m looking to pick up an inexpensive Android phone to test apps I’m developing on (I only have an iPhone). Do some of the cheaper pre-paid ones work if I never activate them? I see things like an A16 for under $100. Wondering if I can use it on WiFi only or if I’d have to load it once. And if so, will it stop working if I don’t reload it. I’m iffy on the cheap no-name phones you see on Amazon. I’d like at least Android 15 on it. Someone suggested a used Pixel 7. I’d prefer something new if I can, I don’t want to get burned/scammed. Any suggestions?