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- PonyBoy0
Is it worth waiting to see how the new MBP holds up (w/M1 chip or better)? ...or would it be fine to buy 2019+ machine (refurb) w/some respectable internal workings...
Something like:
2.4GHz+ 8-core Intel Core i9, 8GB AMD Radeon Pro 5600M, 32GB RAM... maybe a 2TB drive @ around $3,500 - $4k...... or do I wait? I need to upgrade and I finally have the means to... and I'm kinda scared of getting a first gen machine anyway (which the new MBPs could be considered given the expected chips / updates overall).
- Wait. I certainly am.inteliboy
- Wait. Or get an M1 air or 13''.
Def. get something with an M1 or next gen chip.uan - Going for that old model, not risking it with the M1 yet. Also keep in mind even the new MBPros with M1x would still be "first gen" so yeah, can't wait yearsgrafician
- $3500+ for a refurbished old laptop? Versus the brand new, faster M1 at $2299? You're throwing money away if you buy the old one.nb
- You're going to spend an extra $1200+ just in case the new M1s don't "hold up?" This is insane!! Just get the $250 Apple Care if you're afraid.nb
- I've heard 'meh' reactions to those w/the new M1 chip... for 3,500 will I get a 2TB drive and 32G of ram in an M1 chip MBP? I have nothing to compare to... :/PonyBoy
- You can't get that much RAM but it apparently doesn't need that much. Next gen probably will have more.monospaced
- ... and more importantly my old machine is literally at the end... I'm in a shitty spot where I may not even be able to wait (which I'm leaning towards doing).PonyBoy
- What type of work?monospaced
- What sort of monitors can the new machines drive or do I pay out my bottom for a respectable video card? I'm waiting on something of which I have no info for :/PonyBoy
- 'but it "apparently" doesn't need it'... hehe... I can't get a solid answer anywhere. *sigh :)PonyBoy
- @mono do you run the M1? 16GB?
@PonyBoy getting the 16" with i9 + a Dell U 27"
Will wait for the M3, that should be good, fuck itgrafician - I'm not a Mac, but you're either buying an M1 now, or waiting for the M1Pro, or whatever. Don't buy old here.Nairn
- @Nairn when you really need a new machine and Apple releases in October, that's a naaahgrafician
- Holy shit macs are expensive!!formed