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https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/best-hdd-manufacturers-in-2016.1955039/
What is wrong with newer MacBook Pros?
Currently I have a MBP from Spring of 2013: MacBook Pro 9.2, Intel Core i7, 2.9 GHz It works well, but the reason I have considered upgrading is that it still has Snow Leopard on it, and I prefer full-version of an OS versus an upgrade. The battery life is also quickly diminishing, and I have worn a hole in the Command key. Still a good laptop, but showing its age.
I honestly have not kept up with technology, so I have no clue what OS is out there now, and I certainly haven't followed the changes in hardware.
You make it sound like the latest Macs aren't very good?
Sincerely,
Larry
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As for "new" MBPs:
You should think twice: I have one of the last produced unsoldered MBP (assembled late 2013). You can save a LOT of money with a good 2012 15" model (USB 3.0 and TB connectivity) second hand from a careful owner which gets a very fast machine if you upgrade yourself with 3rd party RAM/SSD…. and you have either still optical bay OR space for a second SATA III Disk (HDD or SSD)...
What is wrong with newer MacBook Pros?
Currently I have a MBP from Spring of 2013: MacBook Pro 9.2, Intel Core i7, 2.9 GHz It works well, but the reason I have considered upgrading is that it still has Snow Leopard on it, and I prefer full-version of an OS versus an upgrade. The battery life is also quickly diminishing, and I have worn a hole in the Command key. Still a good laptop, but showing its age.
I honestly have not kept up with technology, so I have no clue what OS is out there now, and I certainly haven't followed the changes in hardware.
You make it sound like the latest Macs aren't very good?
Sincerely,
Larry