Macbook recommended for new college student?

hi i am a high school senior set to graduate in a week. just wondering what yall think about me getting a macbook for college. i think ill major in economics or business and i want to get the black macbook (the specs are just right).. thanks in advance..

Red
As you've learned thru your research,the MacBook is a "perfect fit" for your needs.and it also looks good meeting those needs.
And thanks to my Grandbabies Grandpa(that would be Me).She'll be carrying a black MacBook with her to Stanford.
Go get yourself one.better still,hit Grandpa up for one.We love doing stuff like that.
Jim
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