I am already using Thinkpad at work, it's more than adequate.

I am just asking about Macbook Pro though. lol.

Oh it's the M1 though....

if you need to regularly use ms Project of Viso can just forget about mac.

No i don't, that one is just for media consumption and surfing. hehe!

M1 16GB good enough for the use case you described.

Doubt you will feel much difference between M1 and M2 CPUs.

The key is having enough RAM for browsing (and coming back to things later).


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What are you using until 32GB?

TBH nothing productive per se, ie no Office apps are open just web browsing.


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So do you prefer using windows or Apple? Just general experience, and which one do you think will last you at least 5 years? Without 500 tabs.

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Generally a solid machine lasts for ten years. I would suggest getting a MacBook coz the screen is nicer. It should be fun lah if you haven’t had a Mac before. Do note ram size order a 16GB cuz it’s all soldered nowadays

Yeah I saw the screen. It’s damn pretty. If I’m just gonna watch shows and all, this machine should be quite good.

morning. talking about pretty screen, maybe you wanna consider many other windows laptop with decent build and quality that comes with OLED screen with about the same price range? coz laptop with OLED screen is still unconventional and as we all know, they're very beautiful especially to match your occasional/frequent media consumption.

OLED laptops seem to be as pricey as well. For an example the Dell XPS, while it has a nice screen but the rest of the hardware seems mediocre. For the same price point as MAC, that’s why Mac seems competitive.

It really depends - it all boils down to preference.

I use both daily - Windows for work, Mac for personal. Previously I have owned a couple of high-end Windows laptop as well; Razer Blade(s) and Dell XPS for leisure / gaming / personal use.

Here's why I go back to a Mac every time.

1) Battery & Power Efficiency - I have yet to find any Windows laptop that can surpass the battery life of a Macbook. You're talking about average 8-10 hours on average use, not even throttling down CPU, fan speed, screen brightness or power-setting. None.

2) Fan Noise - What? As silent as a wind. Even when I am editing photos on ai, ps or lightroom - no sound whatsoever. Only when i am running FCP, then yet it does. From daily use, non-existent.

3) Touchpad - Well, Apple's touchpad is unmatchable. Gestures are always accurate, multifunctional and a good tactile press to it. Windows are usually mushy and the sensitivity sometimes will be a hit and miss.

4) Screen - Okay this is subjective and it really depends on which model / make you are using. My current is a 14 inch MBP so the screen is stunning. The last Windows laptop that I owned, Razer Blade 14 has 240hz screen and the colors are so beautiful - it is one of the best screens i have ever used.

5) Keyboard - I hate mushy keyboards and the one on the previous Macbook Pros (butterfly keys) are the worst I have ever used on a laptop, thank god they've replaced it with the old one. Windows laptops are also a hit and miss - some models good, some mushy. I like the Macs, good tactile feedback, good travel and wide.

6) MacOS - beautiful and familiar OS. very seamless to use especially if you are in Apple's walled garden - copy paste, airdrop, sidecar etc.


And now the things that I don't like..

1) Microsoft Office apps. Ambomination of a suite - such a pain to work on especially if i have no access to my office laptop. limited functions and not even user-friendly.

2) 3rd Party Apps - some apps are just plain wonky to use, doesn't seem to be ported well and adapted well into MacOS.

3) Lack of Gaming Support - well i am referring to native games for Windows only. Except those streaming sites of course - can't play Call of Duty on a Mac now can we?

4) Lack of Ports - I have a Macbook Pro and I am still moaning for the lack of port support, can't imagine those without.

Regardless, these are just my two cents, you are free to make your own decision at the end of the day. I would say the pros of the Mac will outweigh the cons for me.

Okie lah, fuck this I’m gonna do it!

I just pulled the trigger on a 14" M2 Pro yesterday as well. Bought from TMT Lazada making use of their vouchers, saved RM300..

Else where the silver 16gb ram 1TB version is sold out in all outlets near me. Unless buying directly from Apple website.

Now the annoying process of trying to sell off my 2019 16" MBP...

Wanna ask you for another advice, now I’m considering MacBook Air since it’s cheaper and it doesn’t seem like I need the extra processing power of a pro version. Should I get a 16GB one or 8GB is sufficient for me to last 5-7 years? I’m also afraid of heating issues but it seems like everyone says that it’s fine, even in our weather. Hmm.

16gb definitely. Internet browsers are memory hoggers and getting worse by the year. 8gb is already cutting it close, 16gb will be a standard further down the years. Not to mention you can't upgrade your RAM but you can always use an external storage for more space.
Your usage doesn't seem intensive for a MBA to get heating issues. Since you will not be gaming/coding/video-photo editing but just media consumption with basic Office apps...

Thank you so much. After considering all the choices and comments, I just decided to fuck it and get a MacBook Pro 14 inch lah. Hehe!

andrewtho Do you happen to know if I could purchase Apple protection plan later or need to purchase during the device purchase?

Congrats! Remember to get at least the 1tb one as the 512gb has slower read/write speed.

And yes you can get Applecare later, as long as it is within your 1 year warranty period.