Hardware seems fine, this is like Apple's 20th ARM chip or something close to that
However, the software transition is still very much ongoing
Check all your software is compatible before making the switch
Ask HN: Buy the M1 MacBook Pro or Wait for M2?
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Re: Ask HN: Buy the M1 MacBook Pro or Wait for M2?
#12I'm still waiting but I keep coming close to grabbing a totally fanless M1 Air. But for my day-to-day use, even with barely leaving the house, a 15-16" display is much better for me. I would appreciate the speed and other features of the next-gen machines but the real deciding factor is the display. Sure, I would use it on my 27" 4K monitor a lot, but I like moving around even if it's just to the porch or couch, and…
I don't do video editing, just coding and plenty of windows along with Docker. I've never heard the fan and if I didn't know it was there according to the spec sheet I would just assume it didn't have a fan :D.
Re: Ask HN: Buy the M1 MacBook Pro or Wait for M2?
#13I was going to wait but then earlier this week my really old macbook stopped working completely. I need it for ios dev (the rest of my work is fine under linux; x220/ubuntu/i3wm) so I ordered an mb air m1. I thought the hype was mac fans being crazy but I stand corrected: it is an absolute marvel. I have the cheapest one (it was a special offer from some big chain here: cheaper than via Apple) and using it as I do, i…
When I switched to my M1, I noticed that my hands were always cold -- it's because there was no heat coming off it. My 2018 MBA and Dell Latitude had done a good job of keeping my hands warm, but the M1 just doesn't do a good job warming up my hands.
Re: Ask HN: Buy the M1 MacBook Pro or Wait for M2?
#14Buy the hardware when you need it. Better hardware will always be coming. Is your 6 years old laptop still good enough? Wait. Do you want/need a new faster laptop with an exceptional battery life now? Get a MacBook pro M1.
My philosophy isn't to wait for /better/ hardware, so much as to wait for /tested/ hardware. I've been burned often enough buying first-gen technologies. Second generation usually has the bugs worked out. Apple has done an impressive enough job with the M1 that if I really needed a new computer right now, I might make exception -- the reviews have been phenomenal -- but barring that, I'd wait for M2. Perhaps irreleva…
> My philosophy isn't to wait for /better/ hardware, so much as to wait for /tested/ hardware.
The M1 is essentially what would have been the A14X for the iPad. I don’t consider it first-gen technology. macOS for ARM is first-gen but it seems to exceed expectations across the board.
Re: Ask HN: Buy the M1 MacBook Pro or Wait for M2?
#152015 MacBook Pro is still the best in many regards.
Better Keyboard with more Key Travel than the new Magic Keyboard. Sane Trackpad Size so you dont accidentally move your cursors every few months while typing. MagSafe that actually work the way it is intended if you are clumsy. Reliability seems to be so much better. 2016 MacBook Pro has Flexgate, Staingate, Butterfly keyboard, SSD Failure, Thunderbolt Frying CPU, and now finally "accepted" Battery Non-Charging issues. Latest M1 MBA already has a few logic board dead issues. And somehow all of the above issues were described by Apple apologist as "acceptable failure" of any electronics. ( M1 MBP seems fine so far).
What does all these means. Apart from some performance benefits. 2015 MacBook Pro Models were so good that it seems ~7 years after its introduction it is still hard to beat. And with every introduction of New MacBook Model Apple seems to have messed up one thing or another.
It is one thing that your company buy you a new MacBook for you to play and trash every two years. If you are spending your own money and with immediate need for a new one my suggestion is to wait.
Oh, did I mention for the first time in 10+ years Apple stopped mentioning Mac User Satisfaction rating in their Investor notes or WWDC.
Re: Ask HN: Buy the M1 MacBook Pro or Wait for M2?
#16With most of the work being done remotely or from home these days.
Nothing can beat a 30+ inch ultra wide monitor and a good old desktop. You can always change the keyboard :)
Just Saying.
Re: Ask HN: Buy the M1 MacBook Pro or Wait for M2?
#17Went again to my local store, and my error rate on the new keyboard is just super high.
What's the opinion of M1 owners, after a few months of experience?
Re: Ask HN: Buy the M1 MacBook Pro or Wait for M2?
#182015 MacBook Pro is still the best in many regards. Better Keyboard with more Key Travel than the new Magic Keyboard. Sane Trackpad Size so you dont accidentally move your cursors every few months while typing. MagSafe that actually work the way it is intended if you are clumsy. Reliability seems to be so much better. 2016 MacBook Pro has Flexgate, Staingate, Butterfly keyboard, SSD Failure, Thunderbolt Frying CPU, a…
2015 MBP also suffers from staingate and in many regards isn't good enough by todays standards... Not being able to keep up with decoding 4K HEVC footage is one.
Another thing is that 15 inch model had Intel CPU from previous generation (unlike 13'), because Intel couldn't keep up with production of the latest architecture dies.
Re: Ask HN: Buy the M1 MacBook Pro or Wait for M2?
#19Earlier quoted context omitted.
My philosophy isn't to wait for /better/ hardware, so much as to wait for /tested/ hardware. I've been burned often enough buying first-gen technologies. Second generation usually has the bugs worked out. Apple has done an impressive enough job with the M1 that if I really needed a new computer right now, I might make exception -- the reviews have been phenomenal -- but barring that, I'd wait for M2. Perhaps irreleva…
> My philosophy isn't to wait for /better/ hardware, so much as to wait for /tested/ hardware. The M1 is essentially what would have been the A14X for the iPad. I don’t consider it first-gen technology. macOS for ARM is first-gen but it seems to exceed expectations across the board.
its exceed expectations as everyday computing device, but lacking many features for power users. Can't run docker, virtualization isn't here yet. I hope M2 will come with these features.
Re: Ask HN: Buy the M1 MacBook Pro or Wait for M2?
#20Don't get the pro, the MacBook Air is what you want. I was a 13 inch pro user for 10+ years and tried the M1 Air because I didn't want the dumb Touch Bar. Honestly, I think this Air is the best laptop ever made.
-the battery feels like it lasts 3x-4x longer than my 2019 13 mbp.
-it compiles Typescript as fast(sometimes faster) as my brand new Ryzen 5800x based work station.
-great performance on many small things that I never even thought of as slow
The Air has a nicer form factor and basically the same panel as the pro. Only reason to get the pro if you want to keep complaining about the Touch Bar.