Should I wait or should I buy now?

[Hedgo]

Hi everyone,
I'm looking to get myself a new Mac Book Pro 13 but having read a few threads over the last few months I'm not sure whether I should dive in and buy now or wait for a new 'better' version either this year or early next???

I use if for work which involves a lot of video - I'm a Coach Developer so I film coaches sessions, do basic editing in iMovie and then upload it to a private YouTube channel.

Thanks for any expert advice (as I'm not!)
Andy

 

[casperes1996]

Well if you're expecting anything this year, I highly doubt you'll get it. We'll probably see a 16" soon, but it'll likely be very expensive, sitting above the 15". The 13" was recently upgraded in terms of value proposition; Not adding anything new to the higher end configs, but bringing the entry level up to par with the more mid-tier levels in many ways.
I'd say for a 13", now is a decent time to buy. Not excellent, but far from bad.

 

[zachlegomaniac]

Definitely buy the 13” base model 2019 MBP now. If it’s in your budget you’ll really enjoy it. This site has a buyer’s guide that can be helpful, but I wouldn’t waste any more time thinking about.

 

[Hedgo]

Awesome. Thanks fellas.
I better go convince the wife!!

 

[zachlegomaniac]

No problem. If it helps - I’ve had my 2013 base MBP since, well, 2013. A family member always gives me crap about spending money on Apple laptops, but he picks up a new computer every 3 years when his starts crapping out. We spend the same amount of money and I always have a great experience. I always think of how much the device is costing me per year.

There is also a “Buying Tips and Advice” forum on this site that is helpful when trying to decide the which and when for products.

Hope it all works out well!

 

[Hedgo]

Great thanks!

 

[SRGBOR]

DO NOT ASK YOUR WIFE!!!!!!

 

[pshufd]

DO NOT ASK YOUR WIFE!!!!!!

We have a general rule. If it's under $3,000, we don't have to tell each other. My wife bought a home in Singapore last year - she didn't tell me about the financials and I didn't go with her to buy it.