Need some advice

[Digoxin]

Hi guys,

I really need some advice regarding buying a new MacBook Pro. My last MacBook Pro (late 2011 version) will sadly cost too much money to fix, so I'm looking to invest in a new MacBook Pro. In terms of usage, I'm a final year medical student so the MacBook would be heavily used for things like research, statistical programmes, notes, etc, basically a lot of studying.

My options at the moment are:

2015 13 inch MacBook Pro (with the added storage - 512gb).

VS.

2016 MacBook Pro (non-touch bar with added storage 512gb).

Now along with student discount etc, both of these work out to roughly the same price. I guess the burning question I have is which one should I go for?

I like the portability in the 2016 version, however, the ports on the 2015 are so much more convenient. Does anyone have any tips or advice?

 

[Zazoh]

You had your last MacBook for about 5 years. In five years do you think the ports will still be inconvenient or will the world have switched over by then, that is the question. I don't have the Pro, I moved from a 15" 2011 MBP to a RMB, I find even though the screen is much smaller, with the increased resolution I see about the same, and I LOVE the portability.

For that reason, and I'm betting the USB-C ports become the norm, I'd switch, but that is my two cents. ;-)

 

[lclev]

The 2016 has the newer Skylake processor which is faster and the 2016 MB Pro is .46 lbs lighter.

 

[Fishrrman]

Faced with a similar decision regarding either a 2015 or a 2016, I picked the 2015.

Reasoning:
Proven design, better keyboard (for me), the ports I need (and will continue to need for the next 3-4 years), price.