Some advice needed on upgrading from a MacBook

[polyun7]

Just need some advice. I have a Early-2016 MacBook Dual Core Intel m5 1.2 ghz w/8gb and considering upgrading to a 13.3 Apple MacBook Pro 8th gen Intel Core i5 w/8gb. I'm not going to be doing any heavy video editing with the computer, mostly web-based activities requiring app multi-tasking, web browsing with multiple tabs, and a lot of zoom conferencing. I noticed some slowing down and already reinstalled the os. I'm looking for a computer that will work for me for the next 5+ years and Costco is having a good deal on this particular model. Any opinions would be appreciated.

 

[Texas26257]

Sounds like it will work perfectly For you

 

[FilmIndustryGuy]

I personally like the 2 extremes of having a 16 inch and a 12 inch for portable.

 

[jeyf]

just fyi:
the Apple Arm processor is expected soon

 

[Bel Marduk]

Just need some advice. I have a Early-2016 MacBook Dual Core Intel m5 1.2 ghz w/8gb and considering upgrading to a 13.3 Apple MacBook Pro 8th gen Intel Core i5 w/8gb. I'm not going to be doing any heavy video editing with the computer, mostly web-based activities requiring app multi-tasking, web browsing with multiple tabs, and a lot of zoom conferencing. I noticed some slowing down and already reinstalled the os. I'm looking for a computer that will work for me for the next 5+ years and Costco is having a good deal on this particular model. Any opinions would be appreciated.

My advice is to wait a few months. The new Macbooks are supposedly going to be quite impressive and comparable if not better than the current Macbook Pro. There is also a new Macbook Pro coming soon with an ARM processor.

 

[EugW]

just fyi:
the Apple Arm processor is expected soon

An Arm MacBook Pro sounds like it would fit the bill for @polyun7‘s needs. @polyun7 I too would suggesting waiting, since you already have a fully functional and fully supported MacBook.

 

[ignatius345]

I personally like the 2 extremes of having a 16 inch and a 12 inch for portable.

I like this approach too, but if I'm gonna complement a "thin and light" satellite laptop with a big "heavy lifting" computer, I prefer to make it a desktop (in my case iMac 5K). Better ergonomics, cheaper price/performance ratio, waaay better screen.

 

[EugW]

I like this approach too, but if I'm gonna complement a "thin and light" satellite laptop with a big "heavy lifting" computer, I prefer to make it a desktop (in my case iMac 5K). Better ergonomics, cheaper price/performance ratio, waaay better screen.

Same. Dual 27” iMac plus 12” MacBook here.