Then no need dedicated graphics card dy la 😂

Recently I’m on the hunt for a new laptop, because I want some portability and lately I realise that I don’t seem to be that interested in gaming anymore.

I have been looking at windows gaming laptops, cause I want that ‘just in case’ moment when I feel like playing, but likely not? Not sure… the price points seem very similar with MacBooks, so I’m wondering if I should just make the switch.

My main usage is just purely surfing and torrenting to watch tons of shows. Having a nice beast that won’t lag me while I open multiple tabs and some Microsoft office works IF I NEED (usually only when I’m about to change jobs.. lol) sounds perfect to me, on top of that I would love to have that device to last for longer than 4 years at least.

What do you think?? Will it be an issue if I just jump ship? Will I have buyer remorse or something? I assume that these days and age a lot of apps like VLC for an example are well optimised for Mac OS too?

Speaking of which, what is the equivalent ram sizes for MacBook? I try checking on the websites, can’t seem to find any.

Thanks in advance for your input.
UPDATE: I GOT MY FIRST MACBOOK PRO!
In the end I decided to plunge into the deep well and got myself a 14" MacBook Pro M2.

I have so many considerations when it comes MacBook Air, cause I was afraid that it would break down easily without the fan even though plenty of forumers have assured me that there is no heat. And after a lot of consideration, I decided to fuck it get the 14" MacBook Pro since it comes with 16GB RAM and a fan design!

And I am now enjoying its amazing speaker and beautiful screen! Totally worth it!!!

U are the one who asked about the macbook air kan? 😅☺️☺️

yeah in the end i just fucked it and get a pro instead. hahah! Cause i am scared of overheating, maybe because prior to this i have had laptops that really overheats. And i just want one device that can last for a long time without needing me to worry about it all the time.

Yes i dont need it but its never too safe in the internet these days. Viruses dont target macbook only because the percentage is smaller, there is not point for them to do that, doesnt mean its not penetrable. As i download torrents for shows and books so better be safe than sorry!
What other accessories do you really need though?

I always need the following accessories:

External mouse for ergonomics.
External keyboard for ergonomics
Headset...Again have to be careful here as not all bluetooth headset can be paired that easily with Mac...
Adapter

Hi TS, congrats to you

I'm also in dilemma to get this 2023 MBP 14" 512GB

If i get it will be my very first most expensive laptop ever in my life   

Can I know how much you bought it? Any special discounts?   

Just received my MBP 14". Omg 8 days to deliver with the worse courier service Flash. Even my casing from China which was ordered later arrived much earlier - within 4 days, what an embarrassment for a local courier service... 

Can I see the casing that you ordered?

Can I see the casing that you ordered?

Btw I actually went to a few places just to find what I wanted and managed to test both cases that I was looking out for: Incase Dots & Uniq Claro

Few serious issues I’ve seen online on hardshell cases to take note:
1) Make sure the clips of the case does not touch the screen as there is a chance to damage the screen
2) Too tight of a fitting can bend your lid/screen. Can be especially noticed when the lid is closed and you see a curvature towards the outside.

In terms of fitting, Incase Dots Hardshell > Smart Devil > Uniq Claro
The Incase really has a bit more seamless fitting compared to the Smart Devil and when the lid is closed it looks more aligned. Surprisingly Uniq Claro was the worse. The lid looked a bit bent on both sides when closed. Could be a unit variance?

Aesthetics, this is subjective but for me SmartDevil > Incase Dots/Uniq Claro
I hate having their brand displayed outside for all to see, and Incase has the dot matrix texture design which some might like or not. 

Plastic Quality
Incase Dots > Uniq Claro > SmartDevil
You can feel the difference in the quality, not surprising considering how expensive they are. The problem with SmartDevil is their QC in the plastic molding isn’t good. If you are unlucky you get a bit of stains/dirt in the plastic which can’t be removed.

Thank you for the awesome review. I was thinking about how the case might actually damage the macbook instead. How much is the Incase Dots and where can you get that?

Also, does the Incase comes with soft lining so that it's easier to remove and put in the macbook pro without scratching the device from its hard plastic?

Generally most of the new cases won't damage the Macbooks, though maybe there might be a few unlucky ones out there...
If your MBP is space grey, then you should be aware that oxidation/discolouration might occur for cases with open vents at the bottom of the case. You can see pictures where there is a lighter imprint of the vents on the bottom of the space grey MBP.
It was super rare to find the Incase Dots clear for 14", i went to Curve, Ikano, 1 Utama, Atria and found 1 last unit at Empire Subang. It goes for RM199, which is damn expensive for a clear plastic case 
Unfortunately it is also sold out at Lazada/Shopee. 
But if you scout around Malls, the shops that usually have Incase & Uniq would be Machines, Harvey Norman, Switch, Aeon

And no, all plastic cases do not have any soft lining. The SmartDevil plastic clips are a bit on the softer side though.
If you are using the original Silver MBP i wouldn't worry about the clips scratching the device. I would treat Space Grey with more caution though since their coating isn't exactly all that great 

mine is a silver unit. I did order Uniq Claro before i read your post. And now i'm worried about the bend issue, so I am really contemplating to go and collect the item or not; or just let it return back to warehouse on its own and get a refund.

The one i tried could be a variable, which was surprising since Uniq's stuffs are usually quite good quality. Are you able to return it after you try it out? If you are allowed to do so then there is no harm collecting and trying it.

That’s the thing, with Shopee horrible return and refund conditions. I don’t really dare to take it and try. Hahah! I don’t really wanna have lid bends or screen issues from cases. Those are major damages. Kinda in a dilemma right now.