I bought the 12.9 iPad Pro but felt it was too similar in size to my 15" MacBook Pro so sold it. I then missed the 12.9 iPad Pro so bought another!
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Who actually is the 12" MacBook for?
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I bought the 12.9 iPad Pro but felt it was too similar in size to my 15" MacBook Pro so sold it. I then missed the 12.9 iPad Pro so bought another!
This is fine if you use a MacBook/iPad to consume content rather than create it. If you need a file system, program, or do anything that requires peripheral devices then an iPad will not suit those needs.
Also, many forget a MacBook can be connected to an external monitor and then the screen size is irrelevant.
But yes, if your computer is primarily for web based activities, an iPad should be fine.
I have an iPad mini that I use purely for reading ebooks while on the train or to watch a couple vids as I fall asleep. I do also use it to sketch quick ideas but it's mostly for consumption.
I have an 11" air that is my main work station outside of the office which I'm planning on replacing with the macbook. Have a Pro in the office and a Mini at home for the beefy tasks, which I can also remotely access if I need to so my one and only requirement is portability.
I have an 11" air that is my main work station outside of the office which I'm planning on replacing with the macbook. Have a Pro in the office and a Mini at home for the beefy tasks, which I can also remotely access if I need to so my one and only requirement is portability.
Perhaps that's good for a college student, but that is not the use case for a business executive such as myself. We travel extensively and spend a lot of time in boardrooms.
For that type of individual interested in the right balance of screen size and weight, you get the iPad that is size-optimized for media consumption + portability, and you get the MacBook that is size-optimized for keyboard and MS Office app creation + portability. That is why the combination of the iPad Air II and 12" MacBook is incredible. Combined, both weigh less than a MacBook Pro alone and offer 20+ hours of battery life.
To say that the screen sizes in your choice of iPad and MacBook have to be opposed to each other is a discredit to many use cases different than your own. What this has to do with an iPhone escapes me.
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you wouldn't believe how capable the macbook 12" is. I'm using this (core m5) to make logo for people (helpmylogo.com). it's a joy to use, i can easily bring this out in starbucks or planes or any other place easily or even pullig it out of bag and use it one handed while i stand in emergency when i can't put the laptop on table just to send a file to client.
My question is, is the mb at all able to handle Adobe CC, I need to be able to edit photos in PS and ideally be able to assemble and/or vectorize icons I drew in Procreate in AI. Thanks a bunch <3
Backstory:
I need to buy a new laptop, since my current one died and the old 2008 mbp I kept as a backup device is driving me crazy, since it can't really handle Yosemite hence is incredibly slow.
I very much want to get a mb because I want a pink computer (yes it's kinda dumb but it also isn't, I'm a girl I like pretty things, stupid stuff that makes you happy is important in life, why is there not rose gold mbp ;| Am I the only woman who wants power and cuteness?).
I own an iPad Pro 12.9 inch and I've actually been using it a lot more then I anticipated, the only thing that I'm missing is a keyboard. So, I'm guessing I'd be ok with the screen size.
Ultimately I'm going to set up some kind of stationary workstation with a bigger screen at my studio to work with adobe (PS and AI mainly, some Indesign), I'm debating whether I should get a powerful mbp that I can work on there but also bring home with me, but I'm not a big fan of hooking the mbp up to a monitor, because the usb connection with the keyboard/mouse at times fails and while it's practical to have a second screen it's also a waste of space. So, I'm leaning towards getting an iMac probably, and using the mb at home and maybe having an external hard drive to carry back and forth, which would also make up for the relatively small storage of the mb.
Backstory:
I need to buy a new laptop, since my current one died and the old 2008 mbp I kept as a backup device is driving me crazy, since it can't really handle Yosemite hence is incredibly slow.
I very much want to get a mb because I want a pink computer (yes it's kinda dumb but it also isn't, I'm a girl I like pretty things, stupid stuff that makes you happy is important in life, why is there not rose gold mbp ;| Am I the only woman who wants power and cuteness?).
I own an iPad Pro 12.9 inch and I've actually been using it a lot more then I anticipated, the only thing that I'm missing is a keyboard. So, I'm guessing I'd be ok with the screen size.
Ultimately I'm going to set up some kind of stationary workstation with a bigger screen at my studio to work with adobe (PS and AI mainly, some Indesign), I'm debating whether I should get a powerful mbp that I can work on there but also bring home with me, but I'm not a big fan of hooking the mbp up to a monitor, because the usb connection with the keyboard/mouse at times fails and while it's practical to have a second screen it's also a waste of space. So, I'm leaning towards getting an iMac probably, and using the mb at home and maybe having an external hard drive to carry back and forth, which would also make up for the relatively small storage of the mb.
That's the key. The MacBook is not a work machine. People post in here going "ooooh it's so fast, no slouch wow" but their idea of 'work' is toggling from iTunes to tweaking contrast in Photos. The MacBook is the laptop that Apple made because they realize some people want, effectively, a coffee-shop device that's not an iPad.
I asked a similar question in the Apple Store before I bought a maxed out Air. The Apple salesman *himself* told me to stay away from the MacBook if I was going to be using it for CreativeSuite apps. Basically he said the MacBook is simply a daily task computer: Music, editing images in Preview, Safari, and Email. It's simply not made to tackle heavier stuff in heavier apps.
Granted, the MacBook will seem supersonic compared to your 2008, but it's not a work machine. I love my Air, but with the older screen I only bought it since I knew I'd have it coupled to an HD monitor at home, and wouldn't be doing work on the go - so the screen doesn't matter to me.
If it's your only machine, you'd be much better off in the long run with a Pro.
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Not entirely sure what you're referring to, and if you're making fun of me, if so oh well, if not thanks, care to weigh in on my original question though?Thumpsup for calling a pink computer exactly what it is
Oh I'm all for making fun of people
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that believe a light pink should be called "rose gold"
or a shi#y browntone is actually "gold"
As for your question, if you really want to do some GFX on a pro level an iMac in your office really is the way to go.
I'd also check wether security/encryption is sufficient in cloud services over carrying around a thumbstick which ain't really safe either.
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I own a rose gold iPhone which brings me joy everyday, you're welcome to mock me for that all you want
I just hope you have things in your life that do the same for you!___________
Thanks, that's what I'm leaning heavily towards, it's also kind of a step towards separating work from play a little more. I'm just so weary about having my data in the cloud, but I'm coming around to it more and more, cause practicality.
you're just a real Scherzkeks arn't chaI think you just said: "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice"
I use m5 2016 Macbook for processing RAW files in Photoshop and for InDesign and had no problems with its speed – although of course it's not quite as fast as my Hackintosh. Didn't try other CS apps. I mentioned before that the one and only time I managed to get it to throttle was when I was encoding multiple DVD rips to MKV files one after another, without breaks.
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While I don't have the macbook yet, I've used a maxed out 11" air for the past couple of years and it works perfectly fine for graphics work. Their specs seem to be on par so it shouldn't be much of a problem.
which specs did you get? I'm hoping mine arrives to store this weekend so I can pick it up.
I got the biggest one they had, hoping it will be enough to do some PS and AI work. I know for that price it would have made more sense to get a small MBP, but I wanted a pink laptop
I got the biggest one they had, hoping it will be enough to do some PS and AI work. I know for that price it would have made more sense to get a small MBP, but I wanted a pink laptop
Awesome I did the same thing got the maxed out one. I probably don't even need that much power, I do some light photo editing, light iMovie editing and then the usual web browsing, email, music, etc.... I got the i7 with 16gb in order to future proof since the last computer I had I kept for 8 years.
I hear you, I wouldn't have gotten a new one if I didn't have to, I'm going to miss my DVD drive.
You can get the Superdrive as an external that simply plugs in......you'll need an adapter, though, since the Superdrive is a USB-A. Works fine with my Apple adapter and my 12" 2016 MB m7. If I were updating I definitely would get the maxed-out 2017 MB with i7, 512 GB SSD and 16 GB RAM.
thanks yeah that's just so cumbersome, I don't use it often, but I liked that it was there
Only just noticed that you were replying to me too. Thx! Yeah, I totally get that it has limited powers that's ok, I was just wondering if I can do some work on it, should I want a more mobile setup. It's not going to be my only machine, I'm debating waiting for the iMac Pro, but I'll probably get a regular one, since I don't do any larger animation and such.If it's your only machine, you'd be much better off in the long run with a Pro.
Reading these posts make SO excited to get my gold 2017 MacBook I can't even tell you.....
Concerts are my life so as far as participating in presales on 2015 and 2016 models, anyone had experiences? And yes, have many other uses for the MB I just can't help but ask this one lol
Concerts are my life so as far as participating in presales on 2015 and 2016 models, anyone had experiences? And yes, have many other uses for the MB I just can't help but ask this one lol
Why would you buy a laptop smaller than your iPad??? You already have an iPad Pro, the 12.9 invh iPad is about 80 square inch, even the 13 inch macbook is only 78 square inch because of different aspect ratio.
You have 3 other choices its either an:
1. Macbook Pro 13 with or without touch bar (just a tiny smaller than your iPad Pro lol) but is completely a laptop replacement, and more productive and also powerful
2. Macbook Pro 15 inch, almost the same size to your iPad but its already noticeably bigger. It also has better gaming experience.
3. An iMac 21 inch, if you already have a laptop.
Remember that the Macbook 12 inch is not a totally laptop replacement its like buying an iPad built in keyboard, it is also underpowered clocked at 1.1Ghz, unless it overdrive its processor to 2.4Ghz plus it only has one USB port, only for charger.
Since you also said that you will do a lot of editing, then the MB pro can handle it.
Your choice for its only one USB port
1. To charge
2. To connect flashdrive
3. To charge your other devices
But if you really like Macbook 12 inch then just buy a Multiple USB connector either you wants to charge, plug the flashdrive and so on at the same time. Its weight, form factor is worth it since it is not heavy compared to the Macbook Pro
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