I've seen most of the developers are using MacBook as thier primary tool. What's the main advantage for that? Is that only a premium product show off or does it have worth features in it? A passionate Debian lover!
Ask HN: Is MacBook Pro worth it nowadays, for a developer?
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#2No way,
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#3A 2015 one sure
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#4No way,
Oh! Why? Does the quality seems low? Or are they treating the same way as iPhone, high price less upgrades?
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#5A 2015 one sure
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#6A 2015 one sure
It's 2019, does getting an older version seems a good idea?
Re: Ask HN: Is MacBook Pro worth it nowadays, for a developer?
#7A 2015 one sure
It's 2019, does getting an older version seems a good idea?
I think you should go for it. I have a 2015 model, and it’s a tad jittery! My friend’s 2018 kicks it ass and I’m a bit envious! But I still love my 2015.
If you have the 2000, it’s a great little machine. You have my blessing.
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#8I still have a 2013 Pro that I probably would have updated if not for the new Pro’s keyboard problems and Touch Bar. I will honestly never buy another Pro unless they get rid of Touch Bar and make serious keyboard changes (reverting 100% to the previous keyboard would be fine). I might buy an Air if 2019 goes by and the next “Pro” is another fiasco.
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#9I have a mid-2015 MBP 15, which is great, but is a bit beat up (dropped it too many times). I use MacOS for consumer stuff, and a Linux VM for development.
I'd like to replace the machine, but I'm stuck. The newer MBPs are a non-starter, due to the keyboard and touchpad. The Purism Librem 15 is expensive and doesn't put out 4k@60 to an external monitor. The System76 Galaga Pro hardware is not great (touchpad, battery life, general fit and finish). Not interested in running Windows at all, even just to host a VM. Razer looks like great hardware but doesn't support Linux.
Any suggestions?
Re: Ask HN: Is MacBook Pro worth it nowadays, for a developer?
#10Only if you’re a Mac person. If you’re comfortable with Linux Lenovo x1 is a great machine. I’m deep on the Mac bandwagon though and my next machine will probably be the new air and not a mbp