Re:My Favourite Computer, an Old Mac
by subliminalcut on Friday October 07, 2022 @03:50PM
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I still have a 2012 MacBook Pro as my main laptop :(
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This is why I am a Mac devotee. They are the Toyota of the computer world. Sure there’s a premium, but it’s worth it for peace of mind.
Re:My Favourite Computer, an Old Mac
by sicp-enjoyer on Friday October 07, 2022 @07:49PM
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> They are the Toyota of the computer world.
The hardware lasts, but the software compatibility stops way too quickly. So for people who aren't willing to install linux, etc it isn't known for longevity.
Oh, I was happily happily using my 16GB mid-2012 15" MBP as my main machine until the motherboard developed some issue with power and died.
I fired up a 15" 2008 MBP to run some non-CS Photoshop and you know, it works great as long as I'm not using the Internet! It's a solid machine, and I miss it.
Now typing on my work machine, an 8GB M1 13" MBP. I wouldn't say I've been blown away by this and it's probably because I need 16GB to deal with Chrome and its zombie Electrons.
Re:My Favourite Computer, an Old Mac
by Ian_Macharia on Friday October 07, 2022 @06:52PM
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2012 MacBook Pro gang! Mines 10GB RAM though. Had to switch to neovim from VSCode and it's still sorta snappy for my normal workflow, just can't open tons of apps at the same time. Also I avoid any electron-based apps
Re:My Favourite Computer, an Old Mac
by spookybones on Friday October 07, 2022 @11:30PM
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Me too!
No shame in that! My SO has one which replaced an '09 MBP a few years ago. I had one too and miss it dearly, should really fix it up so I can use it again. My main laptop is currently a 2014 MacBook Air which is definitely a downgrade. (Plus I have to keep my '07 MacBook handy in case I want to watch a DVD.)