Leave the 12" Behind for MBP?

[solo118]

Hi All

I currently have a '16 Macbook 12" m3 8gb/256gb which works just beautifully. I do not do any video editing or anything like that, but for work I sometimes work on excel sheets, open attachments and some other light tasks. I am running out of space on the hard drive constantly, and I need something a bit more spacious.

As we all know the mighty 12" Macbook has been discontinued. I have the chance to upgrade to a 2017 8gb/512gb new in box for about $800, or I can go for a very mint 2018 Macbook Pro 8gb/512gb for $1200. I do not mind the extra weight (just 1 lb more!) and I think the touchbar is a neat touch. My one concern was the MBP keyboard, but I am only looking at the 2018 model as I have read that there was a new design that limits failures. Do the 12" MB's have a similar issue? Mine works great, and never skipped a beat.

At this point I am just trying to future-proof as much as I can. I do not mind keeping the machine for 3-4 years, but is it worth keeping the 2017 12" for that long? Or should I go with what is new/current?


Thank you for any opinions!

 

[jerryk]

If you where happy with the old MB keyboard you will love the 2018 MBP keyboard.

But, given that there are potentially new MBPs being announced tomorrow why not wait a day and then decide. The price of those used MBPs are going no where but down.

 

[casperes1996]

I would just get an external hard drive or network attached storage, if storage space is the only issue. Maybe buy some iCloud space to offload that way

 

[radiologyman]

I have several networked hard drives so my MB 12 and other devices don't really need extra storage.

 

[solo118]

If you where happy with the old MB keyboard you will love the 2018 MBP keyboard.

But, given that there are potentially new MBPs being announced tomorrow why not wait a day and then decide. The price of those used MBPs are going no where but down.

Thanks, that would be great if they release a new MBP tomorrow. I am totally OK with the 2018 model.

I would just get an external hard drive or network attached storage, if storage space is the only issue. Maybe buy some iCloud space to offload that way

I am kind of old school, prefer everything to be on my device. Not to mention when I travel, I need my files on the fly, and rather not have another device to walk around with. Honestly upgrading my current 12" is not a big deal, I can sell what I have now and pay for the rest out of pocket.