I currently have a MacBook Air (mid-2012). While it is an amazing computer, it has started to age and I need to get a new computer (for documents/ web browsing etc.)
I do not see myself getting the Macbook since the screen (12") is way too small, and I really hate that first gen butterfly mechanism keyboard. At the same time, the Macbook Pro is quite overpriced, with a lot of sacrifices.
(1) Removal of Magsafe
(2) Ports that require me to spend more money on adapters
(3) Even if I get the Macbook Pro without the touch bar (which is cheaper), there are only 2 ports
I am wondering if current MBP users can share their thoughts on
(1) Whether removal of Magsafe really made a huge difference in the overall experience,
(2) Whether the MBP is a product that has comparable battery life to the previous generation of MBP (since online reports gave me ranges from 3 hrs to 20 hrs)
Also wondering if those who have switched to Surface think if those Microsoft computers offer a better experience? (in terms of software, build quality, etc.) Also, which Surface device would you recommend if I want the performance to at least match a Macbook Air?
The new Surface laptop looks quite nice but the Windows 10S/ 10 Pro situation is also quite confusing. Also had bad experience with Windows many years ago, so have my reservations.
Not sure what to do since all choices have their tradeoffs
I do not see myself getting the Macbook since the screen (12") is way too small, and I really hate that first gen butterfly mechanism keyboard. At the same time, the Macbook Pro is quite overpriced, with a lot of sacrifices.
(1) Removal of Magsafe
(2) Ports that require me to spend more money on adapters
(3) Even if I get the Macbook Pro without the touch bar (which is cheaper), there are only 2 ports
I am wondering if current MBP users can share their thoughts on
(1) Whether removal of Magsafe really made a huge difference in the overall experience,
(2) Whether the MBP is a product that has comparable battery life to the previous generation of MBP (since online reports gave me ranges from 3 hrs to 20 hrs)
Also wondering if those who have switched to Surface think if those Microsoft computers offer a better experience? (in terms of software, build quality, etc.) Also, which Surface device would you recommend if I want the performance to at least match a Macbook Air?
The new Surface laptop looks quite nice but the Windows 10S/ 10 Pro situation is also quite confusing. Also had bad experience with Windows many years ago, so have my reservations.
Not sure what to do since all choices have their tradeoffs