You absolutely can't upgrade your processor after you make the purchase. This is a huge decision because some of these things can't be changed after you buy the machine and they're insanely, almost obscenely expensive. This falls into four main categories: RAM, storage, processor, and video processor. Where the rubber meets the road in buying a Mac is really in how you spec it out. These experts are racing to protect AI from hackers. If you need 32GB, you'll want the Pro.Īlso: I went to buy a MacBook Air and Apple tried to sell me a MacBook Pro The MacBook Pro goes up to 32GB, while the Air still maxes at 16GB. If you want four, get the Pro.ĭon't forget to factor in RAM.
If you want two, and a little bit lighter machine, get the Air. The mid-level MacBook Pro is very, very similar to the MacBook Air, so if you're buying the i5 processor model, your choice is really going to be whether you want two or four Thunderbolt 3 ports. The MacBook Pros have the Touch Bar, which is silly and probably not worth making a buying decision over. It's actually quite a tough decision whether to buy a 13-inch MacBook Pro or a 13-inch MacBook Air. Today, if you want ports, you'll be buying a dongle, no matter which machine you buy. I bought my 2015 MacBook Pro in large part because it had so many ports, and so was quite flexible. Back when the MacBook Pros had a ton of ports, it was an easier decision.
Other people choose the MacBook Pros because of performance and screen size. The new model for 2018 is really quite nice.Īlso: Apple MacBook Air (2018) review: The MacBook Air reboots as a thinner, lighter, more expensive laptop CNET A lot of folks love the MacBook Air because it's just so light and portable. The big decision here is going to be size and weight. You will definitely benefit from the higher-quality more modern display. Apple still sells a MacBook Air model without the Retina display. If you're looking for similar weight, price, and sleekness, the new 2018 MacBook Air is a far better choice. You have four choices: the base MacBook, the new 2018 MacBook Air, and the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro.Īgain, we'll make this somewhat easy. Most folks, though, will choose a notebook.
If you like that display, you might want to get a desktop. If absolutely maxing out RAM footprint isn't that important (and it's hugely expensive), you may not need a desktop.įinally, the 5K display Apple includes with the iMac and iMac Pro is beautiful. If you want to biggest RAM footprint, you'll get it with desktop machines. Even so, if you want RAM upgradeability, you want a desktop.Īlso: Yes, I bought a 2018 Mac mini (and here's how I spec'd it out) One advantage of the desktop models Apple now ships is that you can upgrade the RAM (although it can be a challenging process and may void the warranty).
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