M1 or Intel? The most important decision before buying a new Mac

Thinking of getting a new Mac, but unsure whether to go with an Intel or M1 chip? Here are some points to consider. — dpa

If you go online right now to buy a new Mac, you’ll be faced with the following choice: Buy one that runs on the usual Intel processor or one with the new M1 processor, the first to be designed and built by Apple.

Which do you choose?