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Did I make a big mistake by not waiting for 2019
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revmacian
macrumors 68000
No one can answer that except you. Does the machine still work for your needs? Having the right tool for the job is much more beneficial than having the latest and greatest tool.
uller6
macrumors 65816
...is this sarcasm? OP, you're the only one who knows if you need more machine or not! If the 2017 you have works, keep it until it doesn't work for you anymore! If it's not fast enough, just sell it and get a new one.
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Abazigal
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A little too late to be having second thoughts now.
Ledgem
macrumors 68020
Don't do this to yourself. There's always a better system around the corner, and at the end of the day you need to buy a computer some time. Your 2017 was likely a nice boost over what ever you had before; if you're outgrowing it then look to upgrade, and if it's working just fine, then don't mind the systems that may be a bit better.
I went from no laptop to an MBA in spring 2019.
Months later, they updated the screen.
Did I buy too early? Maybe.
But I also wouldn’t have been able to use a laptop on two business trips I took during those months, so did I buy right on time? You bet.
Worrying about maximizing every purchase will drive you nuts, not everyone is lucky enough to be ready to upgrade right after a new model is released.
Months later, they updated the screen.
Did I buy too early? Maybe.
But I also wouldn’t have been able to use a laptop on two business trips I took during those months, so did I buy right on time? You bet.
Worrying about maximizing every purchase will drive you nuts, not everyone is lucky enough to be ready to upgrade right after a new model is released.