Need a new Mac

[Jesclutch]

Hey, new to this but I am currently looking for a new Mac book pro. The one I have screen is cracked and I think it’s time for a new one. The one I have is late 2012

model A1425

2.5 GHz intel core i5

8GB of ram

128 GBs of storage

I just would like to know if the new 2020 baseline model MacBook Pro is better? Just as good? Or worse? Thanks

 

[mtneer]

What is your use case? That would greatly impact any recommendations...

 

[Jesclutch]

School use. Emails. multimedia. surf the web. occasionally look for free movie online

 

[mtneer]

For your use cases listed, the i5 MBA would do very well. The Pro machine would be overkill unless you predict that your needs will increase in the near future.

 

[satcomer]

If you get a Display you go with a 2008 I-7 Mac Mini And use the Display and save money!