So I upgraded to the 14 Core M4. And it’s just too good. I can’t think of any reason to buy an M5 Pro.
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M4 Pro owners of any Size. Will you buy an M5 MacBook Pro ?
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no one should upgrade 1 generation like that
until you want to change your tier to a max if you actually need the performance
until you want to change your tier to a max if you actually need the performance
I upgraded from an M2 to an M4, but I doubt I would upgrade again until at least M6 if not M7.
Why would you ask M4 users? Upgrading after just 1 generation is a bit dumb, especially for products at this level of maturity. Maybe M2 or below it could be enticing.
No way...just came from M1 to M4 Pro...should be enough for the next 2 or 3 generations
Same here! just took advantage of a sale, $1699 for the M4 Pro ... couldn't pass it up.
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Got the M4 Pro MacBook Pro in November. Recently grabbed a 128GB M4 Max Studio. I don’t see myself going for an M5 any time soon. I want a *minimum* of 3 years out of my MacBook, and a *minimum* of 5 years out of my Studio. Then maybe I’ll be ready to consider a new M chip.
Although, oddly, I might ponder a cheap-end Air at some point - simply because I’m curious, but also to have something cheaper to throw around the place. Maybe an M5 Air at sub-£1000 might tempt me next year.
Although, oddly, I might ponder a cheap-end Air at some point - simply because I’m curious, but also to have something cheaper to throw around the place. Maybe an M5 Air at sub-£1000 might tempt me next year.
You would if you want to update... people who live for benchmarks, the shiniest and newest, etc.
I've typically done 2-3 generations (i.e. when Applecare runs out), but the pandemic really changed how I use tech. And these days I do have more of an inclination to run tech into the ground, especially as I have multiples of each thing which can also work as spares. I'm almost all-M4 now (except for an M2 Studio) and while I will be making some changes because I realized I under-bought, once everything is stabilized I'll probably stick with the setup for closer to 5 years now, so my next major upgrades will probably be for M9's, unless something drastically changes for hardware reqs.
I've typically done 2-3 generations (i.e. when Applecare runs out), but the pandemic really changed how I use tech. And these days I do have more of an inclination to run tech into the ground, especially as I have multiples of each thing which can also work as spares. I'm almost all-M4 now (except for an M2 Studio) and while I will be making some changes because I realized I under-bought, once everything is stabilized I'll probably stick with the setup for closer to 5 years now, so my next major upgrades will probably be for M9's, unless something drastically changes for hardware reqs.
