Hello! I’m about to buy a 2018 15 inch MBP (2.6 i7, 16gb and 512gb SSD) and I’m just wondering - what colour is the best to go for in terms of longevity (not getting marked/scuffed) and in general which do you tend to prefer? It is my first MacBook, having moved over from Windows, and I’m struggling to decide. Thanks!
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Space grey vs. Silver discussion [merged]
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Silver: More classic
Space Gray: More chic.
Buy what makes you happier and just take good care of it.
Space Gray: More chic.
Buy what makes you happier and just take good care of it.
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Silver is more durable but Space Gray looks better. I voted Space Gray.
I do wish that Apple would bring back the 17" version of the MacBook Pro. It's large and heavy, but it was my all time favorite MBP laptop.
Yes, it is. I don't think anyone is judging you based on your MacBook Pro color choice. Get the one you like best.
If you go Silver, how will everyone tell you apart from (the horror!!!!!) those peasants with 2012 MBPs?
why not get a keyboard and mouse in space grey, they look much better than the silver ones.
Both colors are fine. I was using a Space Gray 2016 15”, but switched over to a Silver 2017 15” not too long ago. I mainly use my MBP in clamshell mode and the kb/mouse colors don’t really matter that much. I use a silver apple usb kb (MB110LL/B)and a generic black usb mouse in macOS and switch over to my black Corsair K70 when I occasionally use Win10. Also have a smaller wireless apple kb (takes 2 AAs), but I still prefer the usb kb.
If i were you i’d just get whichever color you prefer SG or Silver and then use the free KB. I don’t really like the ergonomics of the Apple mouse personally which is why I avoid them. Even the one that came with my old iMac.
If i were you i’d just get whichever color you prefer SG or Silver and then use the free KB. I don’t really like the ergonomics of the Apple mouse personally which is why I avoid them. Even the one that came with my old iMac.
just got a new silver 2019 MB Pro, Touch Bar with 500gb....silver looks great!
I hope so. Not a fan of space grey and Apple seems not very good at anodising it reliably. I would like them to do a proper black or deep matte grey.
Did you notice they are also pairing it with a new Magic Keyboard/Mouse/Trackpad that is silver with black keys/glass? I am definitely buying those if they come separately...
Did you notice they are also pairing it with a new Magic Keyboard/Mouse/Trackpad that is silver with black keys/glass? I am definitely buying those if they come separately...
I know this debate has been had over the years since Apple introduced Space gray into the line up, but I was curious where folks are at now for your MBP color preference?
Since space gray was introduced I have gone with that color, but more and more I am digging the silver design with it's classic look and contrast. Maybe I just wanting a change, but I am thinking of switching to silver for my 2019 purchase?
Where do you stand ?
Since space gray was introduced I have gone with that color, but more and more I am digging the silver design with it's classic look and contrast. Maybe I just wanting a change, but I am thinking of switching to silver for my 2019 purchase?
Where do you stand ?
I recall that when we discussed about color for the iPad, some users mentioned that scratches are more visible on Space Gray models than on Silver models. Does that apply to the MBP 2018 as well?
Interestingly, among all the videos on the MBP2018 I have seen so far, it looks like people only showed Space Gray models. What is the reason?
[doublepost=1531690318][/doublepost]Is Silver a better color for matching bright, colorful cases?
Interestingly, among all the videos on the MBP2018 I have seen so far, it looks like people only showed Space Gray models. What is the reason?
[doublepost=1531690318][/doublepost]Is Silver a better color for matching bright, colorful cases?
In my experience yes.
Because most users seem to prefer Space Gray.
Totally subjective.
"New" and sexy color...
Silver hides the scratches/smudges/oils better.
Space Grey is nicer to use in dark rooms.
My perfect setup would be space grey keyboard and silver outer shell..
Never happy with things that are readily available..
Personal preference, and for me, I slapped a skin on it the bad boy so the color matters even less.
“Free” from my brother who prefers a third party keyboard and Logitech MX Mouse for his 5k iMac so hasn’t opened the ones he got with it.
I looked at that keyboard and its sharp, but $$ especially for a chicklet keyboard. I'd rather put my money towards a mechanical keyboard.
With the introduction of the new MacPro Apple did not go with the recent Space Grey that they have been using for the Pro devices. They went with silver and makes me curious if the next wave of hardware updates from Apple will be more about a design change and stick with silver for pro devices going forward vs Space Grey?
