Garmin vs Apple Watch for fitness?

Garmin for serious training — Training Readiness, Race Predictor, 20-hour GPS battery. Apple Watch for casual fitness + smartwatch features — Apple Pay, iMessage, App Store. Garmin wins on training metrics and battery; Apple Watch wins on daily smartwatch functionality.

Will I notice the difference between Air and Pro in daily use?

The OLED display difference is noticeable immediately — deeper blacks, more vibrant colors. ProMotion 120Hz scrolling feels noticeably smoother. M4 vs M2 performance difference only shows up in heavy creative workloads. For web browsing, streaming, and note-taking, most people won't notice the performance gap.

Can the MacBook Air handle software development?

Yes — the M3 Air handles Xcode, VS Code, Docker, and most development workflows. It only struggles with very large codebase compilations that run the CPU at 100% for extended periods (where the Pro's active cooling prevents throttling). For 90% of development work, the Air is perfectly capable.

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