A:AnswerIt really depends. Apples new MacBooks now have a new silicone chip which is called the M1 chip and Apple announced that they are switching from intel to making their own processor. Honestly the laptop is absolutely fast with the M1 chip. Intel core processors can be fast depending on what you want to use it for. If you looking to edit some videos the M1 Macbook will be your buddy.
A:AnswerApple also offers the gold option on its online store so please check that out. This new MacBook Air is available in Space Grey, Gold and Silver just like the previous models.
A:AnswerIf you asking about Pickup from a local Best Buy option then yes you will have few days to pick up the laptop. The order details should have a date by when you have to pick up the item, if you don't pick up by the date, then Best Buy will cancel the Order. However, you could also extend the Pick Up Date by few more days if you are not able to make it by the initial end date.
A:AnswerYou have to buy the MacBook through Apple’s Website and to get education pricing you have to have a .edu email address. It does not come with any of Microsoft’s Software.