QUOTE(stargazhe @ May 5 2020, 12:10 AM)
I know this is controversial, but I’m just gonna say it. People who are looking to buy the base model MBP at RM5599, you should consider the i5/512gb MBA instead at the same price.
You get double the storage, faster RAM, better GPU (even the i3 MBA can support Apple’s fancy Pro Display XDR with native 6K resolution but the base model MBP can’t).
Where the base model MBP edges over the MBA is better multicore performance, and better thermal design. I don’t think in day to day regular usage, that would make a tremendous difference, but the storage and RAM are something even average users will appreciate.
To be honest, I’m not sure where Apple is going with these 15W 13-inch MBPs. When they were first launched in 2017 without the touchbar, they were pitched as the replacement for the MBA. But then after Apple revived the MBA, they are just like an awkward middle child. Neither here nor there.
Apple should ditch this base model and focus on making MBA the best laptop for average users (just like back in the good old days), and leave the MBP for high end users.
Depending on individual preference seriously. Personally I will go MacBook Pro anytime due to its design.
MacBook Pro has better display and speakers over air.
It has brighter display and better thermal design for heavier tasks too.
One can consider the 4 ports 512GB 16GB ram model. That’s the model that is best value for money actually.
Personally if u ask me, I would prefer Apple to keep the Previous12-inch model for Super compact design, come out a bigger14-inch model to join in the current 16-inch family.
That’s should be the perfect line-up for macbook.
Personally I find the MacBook Air is ok a more awkward position which it is not as compact as the 12-inch but it is using a lower powered processor.
Obviously Apple purposely did not use the latest 10th processors ok the base mode MacBook Pro becos it will kill the MacBook Air line-up becos the price gap is very very minor. At the same time it is also to push people to go for the 4 ports modes which is more value for money for what is getting.
This post has been edited by westlife: May 5 2020, 12:47 AM