Looking for a new portable Mac

[JoergStueger]

Hi Guys'n Gals,

I'm in the market for a new Mac to replace my Mid 2011 iMac, i7 3,4 GHz, 16 GB Ram, Radeon 6970M.
It should be a portable one and not break the bank. I plan to use it as my allround PC as well as my Workstation at the office, using it as a Host for a Horizon Desktop.

I know the keyboard layout for horizon isn't the best, but that doesn't matter.

I like the size of the 13 inch MBP and i think the base config would do the job, but i read a lot that the base version is crap. So what do you think, what could be an appropriate buy?

Cheers

Joerg

 

[ruslan120]

I’ve been running VMWare Horizon on a Late 2013 15” MacBook Pro for work with no issues.

My opinion is that up to the 2015 is a reliable (and cheaper) purchase until the next MacBook Pro is released. Or a 2019 base model, provided you don’t mind spending a bit more and have a backup Mac in case you need to get the laptop replaced due to the keyboard.

 

[maflynn]

but i read a lot that the base version is crap

I heard the opposite, the new base model, is cheaper but very fast (as compared to its beefier brother).

I like the size of the 13 inch MBP

In all honesty, its sounds like you'll be better off with a 15" model, more cores, an dGPU, you'll be getting the horsepower you need

 

[JoergStueger]

Hi Maflynn,

thanks for your Input. Most of the load happens in my virtual Desktop, so I think horsepower is not the problem ...