Would you be programming for iOS apps, Mac OS apps too? Then the MacBook Pro is perfect for your needs.

The question on whether to go for the Touch Bar or Non Touch Bar version boils down to budget. The Touch Bar version is superior in every other way except for price. Anyone who tells otherwise are just deceiving themselves.

If your budget permits, the guideline for upgrades you should go for perhaps could be in this order: -
- RAM - Upgrade to 16GB at RM920. Take note that after you have done this upgrade on the 13" MBPtb, the price difference between the 13" MBPtb and the 15" MBPtb (which already have 16GB as standard) becomes less, thus may be something to consider.
- SSD Size - Good to have large storage if you don't want to carry around an external hard drive, but this should always come after you have upgraded the RAM to 16GB. However, if coding is your main use for the MacBook Pro, then you may not need such a big storage after all.
- 15-inch - This upgrade would give a noticeable speed boost as the 15-inch models use the Intel Core i7 processors with Four (Quad) Cores and Hyperthreading. Battery life on the 15-inch is also as good, if not better than the 2016 MBP 13-inch Non Touch Bar model. Also, the additional screen estate is always welcome.

All in all, the 2016 MBP Touch Bar 13-inch 256GB model with 16GB RAM upgrade would suit your needs pretty well. Just plug in an external monitor for additional screen real estate for your coding needs.

This post has been edited by shockk: Mar 9 2017, 01:21 PM

Yes, Final Cut Pro is truly awesome on the MBPtb. Not to mentioned that it is WAY cheaper than Premiere Pro too (in the long haul).

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Plus, if TS is a student, he can even get the Education Bundle for only RM899 which includes Final Cut Pro, and many other app goodies !

These days, editing off storage from Thunderbolt 3 external drives (or perhaps even USB 3.0 for that matter) seem to be quite acceptable already due to fast speeds, though it would be something additional to carry with you. And TS said that he is just starting to learn about video-editing too, long way to go before being a hardcore editor. Thus, I would say TS needs to upgrade the RAM first (considering his heavy multi-app usage), then only consider other things.

This post has been edited by shockk: Mar 9 2017, 05:37 PM

The Touch Bar is worth the price difference for sure, at least to me.

But if you think you are fine without the Touch Bar, then the Non Touch Bar version is still pretty good, despite the lack of ports (not an issue if you have a Muti-port dongle) and slower processor (which is typically not that noticeable in everyday usage as it turbo boosts to pretty high clocks too).

Do update us on your final decision later! Happy Shopping!

This post has been edited by shockk: Mar 10 2017, 02:02 PM

Congrats on your purchase!

As for the USB-C dock, you should consider the ultimate multi-function dongle now, the Hyperdrive - which you can still purchase off Indiegogo.
Link: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/hyperdri...r-macbook-pro#/

Also, remember to skin your MacBook Pro for some added protection against scratches.
DBrand or Slickwraps have some pretty cool ones.

This post has been edited by shockk: Mar 13 2017, 01:26 AM