I'm currently using a nTb 2016 13" (2Ghz i5 16gb, 512), and have concluded that I need to upgrade to something more capable. I'd decided on going with a 2019 2.4 16gb 512 13", and had actually ordered one from Adorama a week ago Friday. I do enjoy the compact size of the 13", but wasn't all that thrilled with losing my ESC key (and to a lesser extent the remaining function keys) with the touch bar on all 2019's. I'm a software developer and make extensive use of that escape key.
Enter the "surprise" announcement of the 16" mbp with the physical function key, with a price pretty comparable to what I paid for the 13" for the same memory specs. So now I'm at a loss what to get. As a software developer, I really appreciate screen resolution/real estate and brute power, but I also travel a fair amount and have to pack my computer around when I do, and as such have a not insignificant investment in folios and backpacks targeted to the 13". The 16" has upsides as far as power, keyboard, Escape key!, battery and screen size/resolution are concerned. The 13 has portability as its primary benefit, plus I don't have to re-invest in new travel gear.
So, what I'm asking for is opinions -- Go with the new 2019 13" I already have in my possession (unopened) or instead go with the 16" and that massive screen?? Or should I hobble along on my current 13" and wait for the updated 13/14 that will likely come out at some point in mid/late 2020? My current 13" isn't on deaths door -- I'd just like to move on while this machine still has good resale value thanks to its 5 remaining months of Applecare and 3 month old keyboard, battery, motherboard, memory and SSD. (Thank you very much swelling battery recall!)
Penny for your thoughts!
Enter the "surprise" announcement of the 16" mbp with the physical function key, with a price pretty comparable to what I paid for the 13" for the same memory specs. So now I'm at a loss what to get. As a software developer, I really appreciate screen resolution/real estate and brute power, but I also travel a fair amount and have to pack my computer around when I do, and as such have a not insignificant investment in folios and backpacks targeted to the 13". The 16" has upsides as far as power, keyboard, Escape key!, battery and screen size/resolution are concerned. The 13 has portability as its primary benefit, plus I don't have to re-invest in new travel gear.
So, what I'm asking for is opinions -- Go with the new 2019 13" I already have in my possession (unopened) or instead go with the 16" and that massive screen?? Or should I hobble along on my current 13" and wait for the updated 13/14 that will likely come out at some point in mid/late 2020? My current 13" isn't on deaths door -- I'd just like to move on while this machine still has good resale value thanks to its 5 remaining months of Applecare and 3 month old keyboard, battery, motherboard, memory and SSD. (Thank you very much swelling battery recall!)
Penny for your thoughts!
