Questions: 2016 MBP - GPU and SSD

[jzj687]

Hi,

Sorry to bother you guys! Been waiting to upgrade my 2013 rMBP and finally have these new ones to choose from!

My questions are:

1. Do the 15" 2016 MBPs have removable SSDs? Should I upgrade to 512gb or save my money and buy a third party SSD?!

2. I know nothing about GPUs. Is there any point of upgrading the base option if I'm not a video editor/all I do with video is watch it?

Thanks!!

 

[Clint_Barton]

1. yes and no. Yes, the SSD seems to be removable, but i doubt that third party solutions would come anywhere close to the performance of the apple one. also take a look at the ifixit teardown. the ssd is very custom
2. stick with the base GPU, its more than powerful enough for your needs.

do you currently have a 15 in?

 

[jzj687]

Thanks!

Yea, using the 2013 rMBP

 

[Clint_Barton]

Thanks!

Yea, using the 2013 rMBP

To be quite honest you should be fine with your current machine unless you need faster than your already very fast ssd speeds, a better screen, and slightly faster processer, it seems to me that unless you are experiencing slowdowns. Keep your current matchine for another year till the price drops.

 

[jzj687]

To be quite honest you should be fine with your current machine unless you need faster than your already very fast ssd speeds, a better screen, and slightly faster processer, it seems to me that unless you are experiencing slowdowns. Keep your current matching for another year till the price drops.

but... touch bar....

 

[Clint_Barton]

but... touch bar....

I know, but other than the *ooh shiny* factor, what would you actually use it for?

 

[yippy]

but... touch bar....

And the option for Thunderbolt-3 dock. Single cable for display, data and power will be like heaven.