Posted 2 October 2023
Macbook Pro - Buy or wait?
I am in the market for MacBook Pro that will last me for a good few years to come.
I have two issues which have kept me back from purchasing last month or so.
1. I cant decide if 14" or 16" is the way to go. I dont travel alot so i for portability i would do work on the laptop on my lap or perhaps out and about occasionally. I have a desk which i have a 32" monitor which in theory i will connect to when i want to use my desk.
I keep thinking i should get a 14" based on what i have said above, but the 16" does have benefits and the extra screen i keep thinking will be useful when im portable. I dont want to regret my choise as i could get either.
2. My main gripe with these is lack of FaceID and i notice theres quite a few rumours saying the next gen may well have FaceID which could offer more than just unlocking the MacBook - so on that point im holding off as if i buy now and then that is built into MacBooks next year then it will annoy me as i see that as a useful feature.
I have read reviews online and been to look at both sizes but still cannot be sure what i want so resisting any impulse buy - but at the same time if an offer pops up thats too good to turn down i need to have made a decision.
Anybody wish to chip in and sway me one way or another? (I dont need comments like dont buy a macbook XD).
I have two issues which have kept me back from purchasing last month or so.
1. I cant decide if 14" or 16" is the way to go. I dont travel alot so i for portability i would do work on the laptop on my lap or perhaps out and about occasionally. I have a desk which i have a 32" monitor which in theory i will connect to when i want to use my desk.
I keep thinking i should get a 14" based on what i have said above, but the 16" does have benefits and the extra screen i keep thinking will be useful when im portable. I dont want to regret my choise as i could get either.
2. My main gripe with these is lack of FaceID and i notice theres quite a few rumours saying the next gen may well have FaceID which could offer more than just unlocking the MacBook - so on that point im holding off as if i buy now and then that is built into MacBooks next year then it will annoy me as i see that as a useful feature.
I have read reviews online and been to look at both sizes but still cannot be sure what i want so resisting any impulse buy - but at the same time if an offer pops up thats too good to turn down i need to have made a decision.
Anybody wish to chip in and sway me one way or another? (I dont need comments like dont buy a macbook XD).
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sorted byAs i say its not a deal breaker but its something that if i was to buy now and next gen has it, I may well wish i had held off.
also there is no such thing as a wrong decision - only in hindsight - so never look back and if you do blame the coin (there is though such a thing as bad judgement - but never bad decision (edited)
When it comes to IT I always suggest buy what you need when you need it - no point holding off for the next thing to come along - you'd never buy anything!