except that's another $200 on top of the initial $200, I don't need the M3 Pro or the extra 2gb of RAM, I do need and want the pro hardware features of the 14" chassis.
So I've saved $200 😊
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Have a 13-Inch MacBook Pro? Here's Why You Should Upgrade to the New M3 14-Inch Model
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So I've saved $200 😊
So you value features you never use more than obvious quality of life improvements like dramatically battery life and processing speed.
lol okay
Arguably none of the 13" Pros since 2016 were ever "Pro" computers.
I was in a similar situation to you, however I also wanted the bigger better quality screen, the better camera and far better speakers, it was a no brainer for me, ordered mine 2 days ago
If I thought that was a better option, I would have done it, instead of ordering the m3 😊
I have an option to use these features if needed and when needed and I do. The original point I was making is that these new machines do not offer any substantial upgrades over the three generation old machines for the most light weight computing tasks with the same RAM/SSD specs. I'm not sure how dramatic of an increase in processing speed one needs for internet browsing, email or MS Office/Generic productivity apps. Once again, as I have pointed out before, battery life not withstanding.
Indeed
I have a 2018 MacBook Air, and a 2013 iMac 27 inch. I use both for my work to earn an income, including a lot of international travel with the laptop. And, I have not a single reason to update the laptop. At some point I will need to update the desktop, but still holding out for hopefully a new 27 inch iMac.
As a note, seeing a rumours site giving a “should” recommendation to buy the latest thing is so strange.
If you play games, like a bigger better quality screen & speakers? Then the 14" M3 is the one for you, I would also recommend upgrading to 16gb of RAM, if that's more than your budget now, then wait until February and get a refurbished one from Apple
Because some people have been programmed by the you tubers, to think the air is the bees knees, rather then a very much compromised machine 🤣
This. 2012 ...8 GB RAM. 2023...8GB RAM.... Jeez. I imagine all Pro branded Mac products would have a minimum 16GB RAM base. Guess we'll have to wait until 8GB sticks run out ....Tim probably has a huge surplus purchased so we could be in for a long wait.
It's an opinion, like every post on this site, are they not allowed to have opinions?
I'm sure they won't be recommending an upgrade for the M3 Pro as strongly, for the M1 & m2 Pro users
You two might want to read the article again and focus, you might get your facts right 😏
If you don't think there is some Apple money behind this website and its opinions, you may need to focus.
Will it? Do we have benchmarks to back that up? Cos raytracing on even a 4090 tanks the framerate, so I have a hard time believing whatever RT hardware they can fit on a SoC will be remotely usable.
I JUST cancelled my MBP M3 order because of that bloody notch. Maybe I’m just too OCD but it looks so awkward. Unfortunately, my Intel Mac isn't going to make it before they remove the notch (it took 7 years to finally remove touch bar). Since I have to replace my laptop soon, I’m hoping the more reasonably priced M3 Air won’t feel as salty when/if I do. Please laptop make it and may Apple launch M3 Air in early 2024. 🤞
Isn't it hilarious how this article's pushing you to toss out last year's Mac for this year's shiny new one, and saying it's genius? Soon, we'll be swapping Macs every six months! Cook's yacht fund goal must be on the horizon. What's that? 8GB of RAM? Please, my grandma always said newer is better – 8GB is totally enough!