Hello. I'm new and I'm really torn about what to do on a laptop purchase. I have an old iMac that still functions ok, but is really starting to show its age. I want to get a laptop to use for basic functions but I also want to run a program called Zwift and do some minor photo stuff. I've included a photo of the Zwift requirements.
My issue is I don't know which way to go with this. I do know I'd prefer a 13-inch model.
On the one hand, the 2015 MBP appears perfectly acceptable (and I can go refurbished to save more money) but on the other, I'm just struggling with buying a nearly 2-year old design. Also, if I go with the new design, I don't know if I should get the touch bar version. That's a huge cost difference, but the non-touch bar version just seems lacking to me. Also I hate that I can't upgrade ram. As a result, I don't know if I should stick with 8 or get 16 (even more cash)
In the end, I feel like I'm trying to future-proof this to some degree which seems like a fool's errand, but I'm just stuck and would appreciate advice. Any help would be appreciated as I know little about computing matters. Thanks in advance!
My issue is I don't know which way to go with this. I do know I'd prefer a 13-inch model.
On the one hand, the 2015 MBP appears perfectly acceptable (and I can go refurbished to save more money) but on the other, I'm just struggling with buying a nearly 2-year old design. Also, if I go with the new design, I don't know if I should get the touch bar version. That's a huge cost difference, but the non-touch bar version just seems lacking to me. Also I hate that I can't upgrade ram. As a result, I don't know if I should stick with 8 or get 16 (even more cash)
In the end, I feel like I'm trying to future-proof this to some degree which seems like a fool's errand, but I'm just stuck and would appreciate advice. Any help would be appreciated as I know little about computing matters. Thanks in advance!