Ask HN: Should I buy MacBook M1 Pro or M1 Max for software development

Re:Ask HN: Should I buy MacBook M1 Pro or M1 Max for softwar... by vlucas on Tuesday April 05, 2022 @12:01PM (#30920679)

I program, compile, etc. and run 2 external 4K monitors off my M1 Pro. It's been the best MacBook Pro I've ever owned by far.

You don't need the M1 Max unless you have a real need for the extra GPU (daily video editing, 3+ monitors, etc.)

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Re:Ask HN: Should I buy MacBook M1 Pro or M1 Max for softwar... by idontwantthis on Wednesday April 06, 2022 @02:44AM (#30929140)

Isn't 64 GB also only available with the Max? A good requirement if you are running many VMs.

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Re:Ask HN: Should I buy MacBook M1 Pro or M1 Max for softwar... by mettamage on Tuesday April 05, 2022 @06:45PM (#30926089)

Ditto. Second data point here.

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