2016 MBP to 2020 (just to avoid hardware issues?)

[gnyce]

Purchased a 2016 MBP back in November 2016. I have not experienced any of the more well known issues such as the keyboard or backlight issues however I am convinced they are inevitable. Most likely the reason why I have yet to have any issues is that I consider myself a light user, in the way that when I do use the laptop it is mostly connected to an external display and have a Magic keyboard and Magic Mouse.

Both programs are set to expire four years from date of purchase in roughly seven months and I feel I may have no choice but to upgrade just for peace of mind. Is anyone else on a similar path and feels the same way?

 

[jeme]

I am considering updating this machine:

To a 2020 Macbook Pro, for a similar reason. I should be able to sell the above machine for about $1000, so for about $1000 I could upgrade to a similar or better machine. I also do not know what generation that processor 6th or 7th? Just not sure.

 

[sundialsoft]

If you have all your stuff and work backed up then there is no risk. what do you mean 'Both programs are set to expire four years from date of purchase' ?

 

[gnyce]

If you have all your stuff and work backed up then there is no risk. what do you mean 'Both programs are set to expire four years from date of purchase' ?

Not looking to spend a few hundred dollars to repair a 4+ year old computer.

 

[Natzoo]

Purchased a 2016 MBP back in November 2016. I have not experienced any of the more well known issues such as the keyboard or backlight issues however I am convinced they are inevitable. Most likely the reason why I have yet to have any issues is that I consider myself a light user, in the way that when I do use the laptop it is mostly connected to an external display and have a Magic keyboard and Magic Mouse.

Both programs are set to expire four years from date of purchase in roughly seven months and I feel I may have no choice but to upgrade just for peace of mind. Is anyone else on a similar path and feels the same way?

If performance is not an issue, I would wait. My 2018 has the same specs as the base 16" but I have had my keyboard replaced twice. I would upgrade once the program expires or have another issue.

 

[gnyce]

is it possible to get the screen ribbon and the keyboard replaced before any issues occur?

 

[Alex W.]

If performance is not an issue, I would wait. My 2018 has the same specs as the base 16" but I have had my keyboard replaced twice. I would upgrade once the program expires or have another issue.

Resale will be super low when it expires, so it might make sense to upgrade now.