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Returned MacBook Pro 16" and bought a 15" Air instead. Used the savings to book a vacation. (alien.top)
submitted 2 years ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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I bought a 16" Pro thinking I would need it and realized I never do anything other than simple photo/video editing, occasional VM usage and browsing the internet. Returned it and used the $1000~ savings to book a vacation to the Caribbean instead.

I had fallen for the future proof fallacy when even than, the savings could have been used to buy another new MacBook Air in 3-4 years which would be newer than whatever 'future proofing' I can do now. I would rather buy a new and updated MacBook Air every 4 years with the savings than budget for a Pro model every 7-9 years.

I noticed no difference between using the Pro and Air at all, at least not worth $1000. This sub convinced me that the Air is what 99% of the population would need and is very powerful as is!

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[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

i have a 16” m2 pro MBP as my work computer and a 15” m2 MBA as my personal computer. i do coding and related tasks on my work computer, and light video/photo editing and general personal computer usage on my personal computer. honestly, unless you’re really pushing your computer hard, the MBA is plenty powerful, although i do enjoy the ability to use two external monitors with my work computer

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Your MBA is a $50-$60 adapter away from also using two monitors. It’s a stupid problem Apple is imposing but it’s also solved easily.

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