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What would be a good replacement for a 2014 MBP 13'' with 8GB RAM?
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I have the same computer w/500G HD I am thinking MBA with 16G and 512. But I a going to wait to see if they do come out with a 14" MBP, if so, I will go that route. I don't think the 13" MBP is with the $400 over the MBA comparably spec'ed...but a 14" would be.
I also want to upgrade my 2014 13" (2.6 i5-16-512 ssubx). I think it depends on your usage. What do you use your macbook pro for?
I am a software developer, so for me, I am looking at 16" or to-be-refreshed-13" with 32gb or more ram.
Also I should note that 2014 13" is a very silent machine with a never stopping fan curve (1300rpm idle). Fans start to ramp up very late even if multiple XCode instances are running simultaneously. As far as I know MBA does not have metal plate between heatsink and fan. If you are sensitive to noise, you should also consider this.
I am a software developer, so for me, I am looking at 16" or to-be-refreshed-13" with 32gb or more ram.
Also I should note that 2014 13" is a very silent machine with a never stopping fan curve (1300rpm idle). Fans start to ramp up very late even if multiple XCode instances are running simultaneously. As far as I know MBA does not have metal plate between heatsink and fan. If you are sensitive to noise, you should also consider this.
"to-be-refreshed-13" with 32gb or more ram."
You mean there's a new 13'' coming out with 32gb of ram? What would be the cost of that?
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"Also I should note that 2014 13" is a very silent machine with a never stopping fan curve (1300rpm idle). Fans start to ramp up very late even if multiple XCode instances are running simultaneously. As far as I know MBA does not have metal plate between heatsink and fan. If you are sensitive to noise, you should also consider this."
Do you mean that newer MBP will have fan noise?
You mean there's a new 13'' coming out with 32gb of ram? What would be the cost of that?
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"Also I should note that 2014 13" is a very silent machine with a never stopping fan curve (1300rpm idle). Fans start to ramp up very late even if multiple XCode instances are running simultaneously. As far as I know MBA does not have metal plate between heatsink and fan. If you are sensitive to noise, you should also consider this."
Do you mean that newer MBP will have fan noise?
They have changed keyboard in 16" and MBA but not in 13". I guess a refresh will come to 13" too.
Dont know about MBP fan noise, but I have seen some reviews that MBA fan is not silent. I may be wrong.