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M1 MBP 2020 13", Is it still worth it?
TSgoldernspermboy P
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Nov 7 2021, 05:17 PM, updated 3y ago
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I been on a lookout for a new macbook pro since my 2016 macbook pro experienced flexgate... it's not a great macbook by far since it has disastrous battery life (5 hours max)
I have seen the new 14" macbook pro and the display looks fantastic.. but battery fell a bit short. Not to mention cost RM8k wtf
I was thinking is the macbook pro 2020 13" worth the money now? Battery life is my most priority and I heard this is a beast.. cost way lesser as well
I don't do heavy editing, just light gaming like dota 2 and workflow like whatapp,telegram,google sheets and excel. nothing too fancy
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nate_nightroad
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Nov 7 2021, 05:32 PM
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Gaming on mac while on battery?
What?
Maybe you can extend the battery by reducing the game resolution…
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dikae
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Nov 7 2021, 05:39 PM
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an apple a day
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Mbp 13” is still good for basic stuffs and runs dota2 well, if budget is not an issue you may want to consider going 16gb ram if you are planning to use it for a few years..
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TSgoldernspermboy P
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Nov 7 2021, 05:54 PM
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QUOTE(nate_nightroad @ Nov 7 2021, 05:32 PM) Gaming on mac while on battery? What? Maybe you can extend the battery by reducing the game resolution… I believe I never mentioned my intention on gaming while on battery. I just merely mentioned what im planning to do with my future macbook
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blacktubi
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Nov 7 2021, 06:07 PM
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The 2020 MBP is based on the same design since 2016. While the display flex cable is slightly longer in 2017 model year, it will face backlight issues eventually few years down the road.
In fact, the display is the same part as 2017 MBP.
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TSgoldernspermboy P
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Nov 7 2021, 06:14 PM
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QUOTE(blacktubi @ Nov 7 2021, 06:07 PM) The 2020 MBP is based on the same design since 2016. While the display flex cable is slightly longer in 2017 model year, it will face backlight issues eventually few years down the road. In fact, the display is the same part as 2017 MBP. wow i didnt know about this. what is your recommendation if battery life is my main priority?
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blacktubi
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Nov 7 2021, 08:00 PM
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QUOTE(goldernspermboy @ Nov 7 2021, 06:14 PM) wow i didnt know about this. what is your recommendation if battery life is my main priority? MBP 14 on low power mode or wait for M2.
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Lego Warfare
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Nov 7 2021, 09:07 PM
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QUOTE(nate_nightroad @ Nov 7 2021, 05:32 PM) Gaming on mac while on battery? What? Maybe you can extend the battery by reducing the game resolution… There’s no problem with gaming on MBP on battery. I managed to get 2 full Dota games last time on a 2015 MBP 13”. I’m sure the 2020/2021 M1 can at least do that if not more.
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yvliew
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Nov 10 2021, 11:23 AM
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Based on your usage, seems like even the Macbook Air M1 is sufficient already. Just get the 8 core GPU model.
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dikae
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Nov 10 2021, 12:14 PM
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QUOTE(yvliew @ Nov 10 2021, 11:23 AM) Based on your usage, seems like even the Macbook Air M1 is sufficient already. Just get the 8 core GPU model. Yes even mba m1 is good enough for most basic stuffs..it’s a powerful machine at only rm4k+..pretty worth it imo..
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TSgoldernspermboy P
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Nov 11 2021, 11:20 PM
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I eventually chose m1 mb pro 13 because of the battery life. thanks everyone for the tips
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dikae
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Nov 12 2021, 10:02 AM
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QUOTE(goldernspermboy @ Nov 11 2021, 11:20 PM) I eventually chose m1 mb pro 13 because of the battery life. thanks everyone for the tips good pick! did you choose the base model?
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Mavik
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Nov 12 2021, 11:43 AM
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Patience is a virtue
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QUOTE(goldernspermboy @ Nov 11 2021, 11:20 PM) I eventually chose m1 mb pro 13 because of the battery life. thanks everyone for the tips You won't regret it, I am using one for work and I am always amazed by its battery life. Once I forgot to bring my charger and I didn't need to even charge it for the entire day at the office.
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dikae
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Nov 12 2021, 12:26 PM
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QUOTE(Mavik @ Nov 12 2021, 11:43 AM) You won't regret it, I am using one for work and I am always amazed by its battery life. Once I forgot to bring my charger and I didn't need to even charge it for the entire day at the office. Yeap superb battery life, plus hardly feel any heat and no sound... best
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perfect10
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Nov 16 2021, 04:04 PM
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if i am plannning to use it to render photo slideshow in adobe premier and i need lightroom fast photo preview rendering, would this be a good choice? the new RM8k m1 is just too high to justify.
Currently still on the 2014 retina 15 mbp with 16gb and nvidia 2gb gpu.
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