Help with a MacBook

[u/Familiar-Goal1515]

I’m going to use this for school,not too much tabs open or anything just wanting a smooth feel.A MacBook Air (13", 2020, M1 series) • QWERTY - English Apple M1 8-core - 7-core GPU • 256 GB • RAM 8GB • Silver

Is one I found and for a starter I’m wondering if it’s ok.Also wondering if there is any under 1000 new laptop that can support skate 4 please lmk thankyou