I bought a 16" Pro thinking I would need it and realized I never do anything other than simple photo/video editing, occasional VM usage and browsing the internet. Returned it and used the $1000~ savings to book a vacation to the Caribbean instead.

I had fallen for the future proof fallacy when even than, the savings could have been used to buy another new MacBook Air in 3-4 years which would be newer than whatever ‘future proofing’ I can do now. I would rather buy a new and updated MacBook Air every 4 years with the savings than budget for a Pro model every 7-9 years.

I noticed no difference between using the Pro and Air at all, at least not worth $1000. This sub convinced me that the Air is what 99% of the population would need and is very powerful as is!

  • Longshoez@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    That’s a cool way to think. I think going the extra mile to buy a future proof laptop is sorta useless now you mention it. It’s not like you could swap components. I’m also thinking on getting the MB Air with the M2. But the fanless design makes me uneasy.