With satellite internet speeds being as slow as they are, I personally would not spend big bucks for the latest and greatest. A year or two old machine is where I'd look. If there is any possible way to get faster internet, I'd look into that before I buy a new machine. The Mac I'm typing this one is 8 1/2 years old and works just fine. For simple web browsing a newer machine won't give you much return for your money.
