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Is anyone else upset about the new 16" MacBook Pro?

retta283 said:
Are you interested in getting one? I know that you used to be a MBP guy but switched away. (I believe it was partially due to butterfly keyboards)
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I'm intrigued by it, but I'll probably pass, it's hard to justify spending 2,500 for this, after spending 2k on a laptop last year. I'll probably keep running the numbers, but I had some money saved up for a new 4k or ultrawide monitor. I'm more in need of replacing my monitor then my not so old thinkpad.
 
Hieveryone said:
As far as processing power I have the base model and it's more than i need
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Readers of this forum may remember you contradicted yourself there when compared to plenty posts of yourself thinking about upgrading, buying a second notebook etc. All in this year. Sorry, but your opinions change daily and that doesn’t help your low credibility one bit.
 
ericwn said:
Readers of this forum may remember you contradicted yourself there when compared to plenty posts of yourself thinking about upgrading, buying a second notebook etc. All in this year. Sorry, but your opinions change daily and that doesn’t help your low credibility one bit.
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well right now I’m on a MacBook 12” 2017 model, 2019 base model 15”, and a 2019 16” base model

I also have an iPhone 11 Pro and an iPhone 11 Pro max

it’s more than I need an I’m trying to sell my iPhone 11 Pro
 
Soon as they announced it and I saw the changes, saw the earliest reviews I was sold. I dunno how anyone could be upset with this if you were considering a 15" for its power. I think if you're concerned about size and weight the 15" was not for you either and a 13" or maybe even a MacBook Air would be better suited.
 
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I would really struggle to find someone this laptop is actually designed for, who told me "yeah I'd rather it perform worse because my priority is thinness and weight."
 
Well I have both 2019 models 15” and 16”

Both are base config

And I like my 15” more. It just feels more futuristic.

lighter, sleeker, more space age

The 16” feels like previous gen
 
Hieveryone said:
Well I have both 2019 models 15” and 16”

Both are base config

And I like my 15” more. It just feels more futuristic.

lighter, sleeker, more space age

The 16” feels like previous gen
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But you're aware the 15" had a very bad keyboard and bad thermals. It may have looked sleeker to you but it's intended to get work done not look nice on a coffee table.

Personally I think the 16" and 15" look so similar I'd be hard pressed to tell them apart without examining the keyboard, especially if both screens are off. Though I do think the display on the 16" looks sleeker with the thinner bezels.
 
Quu said:
But you're aware the 15" had a very bad keyboard and bad thermals. It may have looked sleeker to you but it's intended to get work done not look nice on a coffee table.

Personally I think the 16" and 15" look so similar I'd be hard pressed to tell them apart without examining the keyboard, especially if both screens are off. Though I do think the display on the 16" looks sleeker with the thinner bezels.
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he doesnt care about how the computer performs. its a fashion statement for him
 
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Quu said:
But you're aware the 15" had a very bad keyboard and bad thermals. It may have looked sleeker to you but it's intended to get work done not look nice on a coffee table.

Personally I think the 16" and 15" look so similar I'd be hard pressed to tell them apart without examining the keyboard, especially if both screens are off. Though I do think the display on the 16" looks sleeker with the thinner bezels.
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Well keyboard hasn’t been an issue at all for me (So far) and I like the feel of it.

thermals? Meh. I don’t need more cool.

But you’re right they do look similar. Hard to tell until you it pick up.

Regarding the bezels...it’s really close. But yea similar is better no doubt.
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impulse462 said:
he doesnt care about how the computer performs. its a fashion statement for him
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Well, to a certain extent Yes. I want it to look sleek to when I invite over friends the place looks modern and nice
 
I feel like it is a premium built laptop with decent internals.

I am just beginning to be more aware and frustrated at how over priced it is.

Can literally get a laptop with 64gb RAM and a RTX 5000 card for the same price, and the RAM and SSD are modular.
 
Hieveryone said:
Well I have both 2019 models 15” and 16”

Both are base config

And I like my 15” more. It just feels more futuristic.

lighter, sleeker, more space age

The 16” feels like previous gen
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We get it. The flawed one makes you less upset.
 
OP you have the most all over the place posts over anyone that is a member at MacRumors.
 
When I upgraded to the 16" was actually surprised at how much thicker and heavier it is to the 2019 15" I had. Certainly did feel like a step back in terms of design. Very similar to the 2012 rMBP.

But after a few days you stop noticing the difference and enjoy the better performance. It's on the desk mostly so would rather trade performance for a bit of weight.
 
Hieveryone said:
Well keyboard hasn’t been an issue at all for me (So far) and I like the feel of it.

thermals? Meh. I don’t need more cool.

But you’re right they do look similar. Hard to tell until you it pick up.

Regarding the bezels...it’s really close. But yea similar is better no doubt.
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Well, to a certain extent Yes. I want it to look sleek to when I invite over friends the place looks modern and nice
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The MBP 16 is not that much heaver than the MBP 15.... if anything the "16 is more "space age" performance wise
 
-narcan- said:
When I upgraded to the 16" was actually surprised at how much thicker and heavier it is to the 2019 15" I had. Certainly did feel like a step back in terms of design. Very similar to the 2012 rMBP.
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Not pick'n on you specifically @-narcan- . Was just a convenient thread to reply to.

I'm surprised anyone can feel the difference in thickness.

The 2018 & 2019 15" are each 15.5 mm thick
The 2019 16" is 16.2mm thick

That's 0.7mm thicker (like the thickness of a grain of rice).
That's not very much thicker.
While I haven't had the pleasure of handling each side-by-side, I don't know if I could tell the difference... unless they were sitting side-by-side.

Edit: And the 16" is only 0.28 lbs heavier. A quarter pound isn't that much. My backpack weighs 35 lbs. I don't think I could tell that there's a quarter pound more weight in my backpack :p
 
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I love the new Macbook Pro 16". Love it. A fantastic workstation, worth every penny. Sleek, fast, and most importantly, it works with a good keyboard, great screen, great sound, great ports (love Thunderbolt Three x 4), plus the 100W charger means you are up and running fast.

Great machine, great design, great release, fairly priced. Thank. You. Apple.
 
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Velin said:
Great machine, great design, great release, fairly priced. Thank. You. Apple.
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Agree with most of that.... sorta. The price part is.... mehhhhh.
Great machine, great design, great release, fairly overly priced.

Can't wait to get me some stick-time on that new keyboard.

EDIT: Ok, ok, ok, I take it back... More CPU, mem, and a better keyboard... at lower cost. That's definitely a move in the right direction :p
 
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