Buying the 13" Pro?

[Nimm2]

Hi Guys,

i'm a long time lurker in the forums, but just signed up because i need your help / advice.
So a few days ago, my 2015 12" Macbook started to fail with constant kernel panics, restarts, artifacts showing up on screen, etc.
After every 15th-20th (forced) reboot it works half an hour or maybe an hour before the failing starts again.

Normally i would have waited for the new/refreshed MBP to arrive but with this situation right now i really need to get a new one.
I really liked the 12", although i always thought when i have to get a new one, it'll be a 13" Pro with a few more ports.
In my country, the cheapest 13" MPB is at around 2000$.

So my question is, what would you do?
Get a new MBP an just enjoy it (despite the "Keyboard-gate")?
Get a used one and hope for the best?
Get something different while really waiting for the new ones (like a surface or similar)?
Try to get the 12" MB repaired (or at least a quote for it)?

Thank you guy in advance!

Best Regards,
Andy

 

[MBAir2010]

Fix your current MacBook first, run first aid! reset the pram, even install a trail of a Mac cleaner.
Your 2015 MacBook is the same thing as the brand new one located at the Apple store.

 

[Poki]

Exactly, try to boot into the recovery partition and reinstall macOS first. This might just as well be a software problem.

 

[Nimm2]

Thanks for the tips guys, but i already tried that numerous times.
Out of 10 tries the Macbook freezes 8 times even before getting into recovery or while trying to do anything in it.
Sometimes it is enough to just press a key a little ambitious and it will instantly freeze or just turn black/off.

 

[Poki]

Thanks for the tips guys, but i already tried that numerous times.
Out of 10 tries the Macbook freezes 8 times even before getting into recovery or while trying to do anything in it.
Sometimes it is enough to just press a key a little ambitious and it will instantly freeze or just turn black/off.

Sorry to hear that, seems pretty bad.

Back to your original question: Is there any way you could hold out until October by using another computer you own or do you absolutely have to buy a computer now? If you have to buy one now, the 13" MacBook Pro is a great option, and you're covered for four years for any keyboard problems. Performance should be great, especially considering you're coming from a 12" MacBook.