I don't fully agree with your statement about the fact that laptop screens have low response times as this implies it has been since the first MBP was released. Up until 2015 MBP retina screens had a low response time but the smearing was not really visible. Since 2016 Apple changed their course and the smearing became quite visible, especially if you put 2 models aside (early and recent retina) even for the untrained eye. Problem is that all this smearing is tiresome to the eye, there seems to be some kind of threshold for it to become bothersome and based on the comments I can only say that it's pretty obvious in the 16" version. Nothing we can do I am afraid, only a shame it's a step backwards compared to earlier models.
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Just got my 16" base yesterday!
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Congrats! I got my MBP 16" (i9 2.3, 32GB, 5500 8GB, 1TB) 2 week ago and had to return it. I had all kinds of coil whine (CPU, GPU and SSD), I just couldn't bear it. For the first time I'm greatly disappointed in Apple. It is not what you expect from such an expensive computer. That MBP was manufactured on 1/6/2020
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Yep. For the first time that I can remember, Apple didn't cripple the base model when compared to the higher end one. In the past, I always went with the higher end model because the base would have something off that would be a dealbreaker. This time, I bought the base model and have had no issues. The GPU is better than the Vega 20, the processor is plenty fast for what I need, and the ram is sufficient. The 512gb may seem low, but most of my files are stored in the cloud nowadays anyway (pictures, music), so I really don't need a ton of internal storage.
Excellent points. I'm very happy with it. Like I was saying, I use my iMac for most of my photo editing. My MacBook compliments it and I do my work excel stuff on it.
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That sucked! Did you try another one?
Nice. It’s a great base model. Plenty of RAM and storage. Plus the upgraded keyboard. Enjoy! I’m holding out for the 13” because I like smaller computers but I’m glad you like your 16”.
No, still waiting for it, it's going to arrive in March. Everything is delayed here in Chine because of that coronavirus
It appears that things are starting to move. My Jan 25 order (est delivery Feb 17-24) just went Preparing to Ship yesterday afternoon. I'm keeping an eye on it.
We just got one. The screen was needed for accounting related work. There just no comparison when you need a big screen for multiple documents, the 13 inch does not cut it. 512gb, 16gb and 5300 processor. I also have a similar model but 1tb HD. Also happy with it.
When unpacking I noticed that there were scratches in several places on the back of the screen, I requested an exchange immediately. Still have to wait 2-3 weeks.
Are you sure that was not just a string of adhesive? Mine had a bit from that plastic wrap. It cleaned up with alcohol.
Maybe I am still used to my old notebook but I do not really notice any ghosting. I mean yeah, the 16” MBP is 60Hz but completely usable for me. Compared to the good old days....
