What MacBook do I need?..

I'd think a '11 MBA should handle 1080p video without stutter. Try downloading the video and playing back in VLC.
Chances are the 802n connection is your problem or maybe your internet connection.

If you plan on editing 4K video, you'll want quad core, for anything less dual-core should suffice. Current gen rMBP 15" will do that just fine.

 

OP wrote:
"I´m waiting for Apple to release the updated MacBook pros, hopefully an option without the touch-bar."

I wouldn't expect to see these before October or November, if by then.
Are you willing to wait that long?

Either look for a 2016 nontouchbar at a good price now.
Or consider a 2015 MacBook Pro -- they're still in the active product lineup and can be found for very good prices if you shop carefully.

 

I would say for your usage the base model non-Touch Bar should be perfectly fine. There is absolutely no need for a quad core i7 processor to run 1080p YouTube videos and using Photos. So I would say get whichever model you likes best, whether it is the 2015 MBP, the 2016 MBP or even the smaller MacBook

 

you should look for the best GPU you can get, thats what matters the most for what you want.

 

Hmm I'll post in here. I have been having performance issues with my 21" mid 2011 iMac. I have done tonnes of reading and writing. Mostly torrents. I also own an iPad Air 2 and iPhone 6. I considered switching back to a PC, mostly based on cost.

My main uses are pretty general. I use the basic applications and mostly browse the net, YouTube, torrents. And storage for pictures videos etc.

I do want either an iMac 21" or MacBook 13" or larger BUT I want a good screen resolution.

Are the iMacs and MB better quality screens than my current mid 2011 iMac?

Any suggestions appreciated. I am thinking base models BUT screen is important.

Thank u

 

Hahaha just having this same discussion with my friend. Not sure I want to go back. My windoze days were really frustrating.

But I did come to think buying a MB and as time goes just a buy a monitor. Another option.

 

LOL I think I tend to agree. Every time a new product comes out and I see the price I think PC lol. Apple does cost a lot and I think it's overpriced. If they were $200-300 cheaper I could swallow it easier.

Tough decision. I wish I had money to blow. . And I've been in the apple Eco system a long time.

 

Not if you price the specs out. This is a really old argument.