Picked up a '16 rMB, not sure about it!

[Abs_p]

So basically Adorama had a 2016 M5 512g/8g rMB for $975 (no tax yay). I picked it up, received it , still sealed. I am not sure whether to keep it or return it for a MacBook Pro.

How does the performance of the M5 compare to the '17 M3?

I have a feeling the resale value of MBP would be better than rMB , right?

My usage is basically chromebook-ish. I dont do video editing or gaming or anything intensive.

 

[Bart Kela]

Your usage case is utterly mundane; any computer built in the past five years can handle the usage you described, including the four year old 11" MacBook Air (mid 2013) that I am currently typing this reply on.

The CPU speed doesn't matter for what you want to do with the device.

Personally, I don't worry about resale values of my computers. I want them to do whatever tasks I need to accomplish.

Even if another system might be worth $50-100 more later in terms of resale value, if it doesn't do the job or is too cumbersome/heavy/whatever, the overall ownership experience will be less than optimal and a few extra resale dollars when one finally rids themselves of the computer aren't going to be worth it. Computers aren't investments, they are expenses. Better to find, own and use the right tool for the job rather than spend the same time with an ill-suited tool.

If you want to "future proof" your purchase, load up on RAM and storage capacity.

But just stick around, EugW will drop by and post some flashy benchmark graphs which will probably fascinate you to needless distraction.

 

[foe84]

i agree with above, that macbook is fine for what you will use it..in fact i was trying to buy that exact model for the same purpose from adorama until it backordered.

 

[Abs_p]

i agree with above, that macbook is fine for what you will use it..in fact i was trying to buy that exact model for the same purpose from adorama until it backordered.

Hah! I ordered it when it showed backordered, they delivered one to me anyway.
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Your usage case is utterly mundane; any computer built in the past five years can handle the usage you described, including the four year old 11" MacBook Air (mid 2013) that I am currently typing this reply on.

The CPU speed doesn't matter for what you want to do with the device.

Personally, I don't worry about resale values of my computers. I want them to do whatever tasks I need to accomplish.

Even if another system might be worth $50-100 more later in terms of resale value, if it doesn't do the job or is too cumbersome/heavy/whatever, the overall ownership experience will be less than optimal and a few extra resale dollars when one finally rids themselves of the computer aren't going to be worth it. Computers aren't investments, they are expenses. Better to find, own and use the right tool for the job rather than spend the same time with an ill-suited tool.

If you want to "future proof" your purchase, load up on RAM and storage capacity.

But just stick around, EugW will drop by and post some flashy benchmark graphs which will probably fascinate you to needless distraction.

I went with the 12 inch because of how portable it is. I already have 2017 MBP that I got for my mom and she never used it . I use a 11 inch Air 2015 model. Before that I had the 2013 11 inch air lol, I love the small size and it's basically perfect for me.

Idk why but the rMB seems a bit slower than my 11 inch MBA, the 2nd gen butterfly keyboard '17 MBP is so much better btw. This is gonna be a hard decision, I might end up keeping it.

 

[OldMike]

I have had my 2016 rMB M5 512GB/8GB for a little while now - and I still love it. I was very reluctant, but I am happy I purchased it. I had bought a Dell Core i7 convertible laptop from the Microsoft store, and I was surprised to see how close the lowly MacBook benchmarked on Geekbench to the Skylake Core i7 that was in the Dell.

TBH, I haven't missed much with this MacBook. It has turned out to be my full time Mac. I have a couple of Multiport USB-C hubs that I use as docks with monitors, and I don't even realize that it only has 1 port.

I use it on the counter a lot, with a stand - and even the 12" screen seems to be a pretty good size when it is almost at eye level.

That all being said, if I could find a good deal on a MacBook with 16GB RAM, I would probably try making the move. I probably use my MacBook in a very unorthodox manner - so 8GB is actually very good for most users.

For your use case, if you think you like the size and portability - I would say unwrap it and start enjoying.

 

[foe84]

I tried ordering it from adorama when it said coming soon, would have called store next day but price went back up

 

[BeatCrazy]

So basically Adorama had a 2016 M5 512g/8g rMB for $975 (no tax yay). I picked it up, received it , still sealed. I am not sure whether to keep it or return it for a MacBook Pro.

How does the performance of the M5 compare to the '17 M3?

I have a feeling the resale value of MBP would be better than rMB , right?

My usage is basically chromebook-ish. I dont do video editing or gaming or anything intensive.

I think you got a great deal on a nice machine. I have the 2016 m3 MB, as well as a 2016 nTB Macbook Pro. The Pro feels waaaaay heavier/bulkier, and I really don't notice any speed differences. In fact, I like the regular MacBook so much, I just ordered a second one

That all being said, if I could find a good deal on a MacBook with 16GB RAM, I would probably try making the move. I probably use my MacBook in a very unorthodox manner - so 8GB is actually very good for most users.

The best deal I found was for 2017 m3/16GB/256GB @ $1429 shipped (no tax) via Adorama. Being that the best deals on the 8GB were about $1299, after accounting for tax/EPP/etc, I figured for + $130 it was worth the RAM upgrade.

 

[Abs_p]

I think you got a great deal on a nice machine. I have the 2016 m3 MB, as well as a 2016 nTB Macbook Pro. The Pro feels waaaaay heavier/bulkier, and I really don't notice any speed differences. In fact, I like the regular MacBook so much, I just ordered a second one



The best deal I found was for 2017 m3/16GB/256GB @ $1429 shipped (no tax) via Adorama. Being that the best deals on the 8GB were about $1299, after accounting for tax/EPP/etc, I figured for + $130 it was worth the RAM upgrade.

The best deal for 8gb was $1089 at AAFES or $1199. Ofcourse not everyone has access to that but you can use credit card price protection and get the price. That's how I got the 2017 MBP for my mom. Bought it from B&H and then used citi price rewind to match to AAFES BF pricing ie $1039.

 

[mtneer]

If your usage is as light as you describe, then pretty much any system in the last 7 years will do. I have a Core 2 Duo with a family member running basic internet browsing, text editing and content consumption....