Ask HN: Why does everyone use a MacBook Pro despite saying they suck?

#1

Post by farza » Wed, May 02, 2018, 5:11 PM UTC

About to buy a new machine for a dev position and was just curious about the thought process of using a MBP. Any good alternatives?

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#2

Post by billconan » Wed, May 02, 2018, 5:17 PM UTC

for me, it's because nothing matches MBPs trackpad. I never feel I need a mouse using a MBP, but on both Windows and Linux notebooks, I really need a mouse and sit down in front of a table to be productive.

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#3

Post by PaulHoule » Wed, May 02, 2018, 5:19 PM UTC

Alienware R15

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#4

Post by zeveb » Wed, May 02, 2018, 5:23 PM UTC

I don't — I use a laptop from Zareason. It runs Debian, and I'm happy with it.

Re: Ask HN: Why does everyone use a MacBook Pro despite saying they suck?

#5

Post by towndrunk » Wed, May 02, 2018, 5:26 PM UTC

I have been looking at the Lenovo X1 Carbon or a Surface Pro to replace my aging MacBook Air.

Re: Ask HN: Why does everyone use a MacBook Pro despite saying they suck?

#6

Post by i0n1 » Wed, May 02, 2018, 5:28 PM UTC

the main problem for people complaining about the new macbooks pro is the keyboard. just buy a silicone keyboard cover protection and it's working great!

Re: Ask HN: Why does everyone use a MacBook Pro despite saying they suck?

#7

Post by pushparajxa » Wed, May 02, 2018, 5:29 PM UTC

trackpad

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#8

Post by pulse7 » Wed, May 02, 2018, 5:29 PM UTC

towndrunk wrote: post #5

I have been looking at the Lenovo X1 Carbon or a Surface Pro to replace my aging MacBook Air.

...or Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2018)

Re: Ask HN: Why does everyone use a MacBook Pro despite saying they suck?

#9

Post by querulous » Wed, May 02, 2018, 5:30 PM UTC

because companies will only provide mbps

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#10

Post by kalleboo » Wed, May 02, 2018, 5:30 PM UTC

macOS