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My impression of the new 16" MacBook Pro (pic)
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well, seems like there are many who are upgrading including myself, no regrets! Better keyboard, faster, more storage, larger screen, way better speakers, did I say, the same price/
Not sure you went into it with an open mind, based on your posting history. Either way, you have the great option of saving money and returning what you aren't happy with.
This computer isn't for everyone, and is still very expensive.
Exactly, save the money if it isn't for you. Glad you tried it despite your issues with it, but sounds like it isn't for you, that happens. I haven't got mine yet, but if I am unhappy with it, I will return it as well, but it checks off most of the boxes of what I wanted, so we will see. Good Luck either way.
Sometimes the truth can be painful to read. Check his posting history. It is replete with the exact actions I spoke of.
What I don't get is that he complained about the 15" being too much computer, too big and too heavy, and now he has a larger, heavier computer - oh well.
The bottom line however is that he doesn't have to justify his purchases with anybody but himself. His money his decisions.
OP, good luck on your machine, while its probably likely you'll only own it until WWDC 2020, it does appear to be a fine machine.
just trading view. about 12-15 charts up running all the time. seems like adding 32 gig ram helped with speed of it all compared to my 2016 16 gig ram.
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the same price sure but if someone upgrades a maxed out 2019 that they just bought in may till September they must be crazy. Selling a used computer and trying to get a new one you'd be set back at least a grand from that deal. all for no real benefit over the 2019's that came out in may. Sure there are small details but overall daily use you won't notice any speed difference coming from that machine to the ones that came out. Screen is basically the same thing no increase in resolution slight increase in size that isn't really anything. If you like the butterfly keyboard in many ways it could be a downgrade getting the new one. I think the 2019's are fixed and its the best year of this generation to actually own imo. We don't know about any issues yet with the 16's. I have no urge to "upgrade" my 2019 as I think I would feel like I just lost a bunch of money for no real reason I wouldn't notice day to day.
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I see.
Part of the reason these forums have become cesspools.
“You can’t have this product because it’s made for ME and people like me.”
Sort of a variation on “you’re not a pro” or “you’re not pro enough.”
definitely a joke. The bigger 15's and 16's anyone could enjoy. Even just YouTube and internet having a bigger screen is nicer over a 13".
I believe you already knew that the 16inch is just .6inches larger in diagonal. Not a huge percentage for being more productive with your new laptop. But nevertheless it is a welcome addition. Being a little bit heavier (just a .3pounds i believe) an a little bit thicker though is all about being more productive. Having larger battery, means that you can use it longer and having better thermals, means that it can keep clocks higher, thus for example faster rendering times, ergo more productive!
Lol no one is ever pro enough for these forums. There is always someone who needs more cpu power, more ram, more storage than you. And your usage is never intended for a pro machine. It always makes me laugh.
and what work do you do on your Macs?
In previous threads you have stated you just browse the web and play videos.
What productivity are you trying to improve with better speakers and .6” of additional screen?
These inane threads by Hieveryone seem like satire or trolling to me.
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I think it’s complaining just to complain. Either that or he just can’t ever make his mind up on any purchase. The same things were going on in the iPhone forums. “I love iPhone Pro Max.” “I don’t need Pro Max as I don’t see the benefits.” “I exchanged my Pro Max for an 11, do you agree with me?”
And on and on and on.
If you really want a bigger screen, get an external monitor. They are really cheap these days.
The larger screen here is more about better use of the slightly larger frame. This is definitely an incremental refinement of the 15” instead of a whole new beast. Just one that many have been waiting for.
More Battery + More Cooling -> Larger Laptop -> May as Well Make the Screen Bigger too
Agreed. Done right, the 15” MBP is a strong desktop replacement when docked to a good monitor and KB/M.
I just had to replace my iMac's magic keyboard due to the page up key getting stuck. I will also wait until a possible 14" model comes out next year. That should be plenty of time to hear if there are any issues with this new magic keyboard.
I think Apple is heading in the right direction on the keyboards.
I'll wait and see though since Apple had said that they had fixed the keyboard issues when they released the 2017, 2018 and 2019 Macbook Pros
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When you say more dead space at the sides of web pages, shouldn't it look effectively the same assuming it defaults to the same 1680x1050 resolution as the 15" did? Or does the screen now default to 1920x1200? I don't think it does as everything would look noticeably smaller if it did.
Question on the keyboard. So was the key having a mechanical or clearance issue? I assume popping the keycap off to clear any debris under it didn’t help.
I only ask after seeing the early iFixit video demonstrating popping keys off the magic keyboard and new 16inch without destroying them, where as it would on the butterfly keyboard , and even swapping a magic keyboard keycap to the new MacBook Peo.
Look at the history of the original poster. He is having you on.