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New Laptop soon! Why will I choose a MacBook Pro again?

Author	Posted on 2016/07/29 #1969
MKGirlism	Okay, so within 2 months, I will buy a new Laptop, and it will be a MacBook Pro with Retina Display. BOOHOO! MACS SUX! GET A PC, YOU DUMB BITCH! Reminder: Mac IS a PC! But okay, I'll explain you exactly why I prefer a MacBook Pro over any other Laptop. 1. Runs any OS legally If there's 1 OS you must run illegally on a non-Apple Computer, that would be OS X (or macOS, as of this Autumn). However, on an Apple Computer, you can run OS X/macOS, Windows, Linux, *BSD, or whatever else without Hacking, and most Linux Distro's will work out of the box as well (Macs are very popular machines, so it's common sense Linux Distro's can't resist to not support those). 2. Perfect for long term usage Yes, I admit, the specs are a bit lower than on a different brand Computer, that's half the price. BUT! While you pay half the price for a Laptop with better specs, you will either end up buying a new Laptop sooner, or bringing it in for repair (like a failing HDD, for example). Before you call me an Apple Fangirl, I've had Laptops from Dell, Asus, Acer, Toshiba, HP, and yes, Apple. Out of all of them, only Apple and Toshiba held strong for a very long time. I paid a whole less for a Dell Laptop, and it died the year after, once I dropped it just a few CM, while going upstairs. My MacBook Pro on the other hand, dropped multiple times, and after 6 (!) years since I bought it, it still works perfectly (although only on Linux, as I prefer to keep OS's up to date)! Additionally, my Acer, Asus, and HP Laptops never reached their 3rd year of usability, while Toshiba is 5 years old now, even though I sold it to somebody with Linux Mint on it. So you may pay more for an Apple Laptop, but in the end, everything will pay off. She is no knowledgeable PC user, but she told me Linux Mint works more convenient than Windows). 3. Lid opens with only 1 finger Unlike other Laptops, Apple Laptops can be opened with only 1 finger. Very useful for those like me, who have their hands full, while at the same time, we want to open up our Laptops. On any other Laptop, I have to hold one hand on the Laptop Body, and pull it open with the other hand. 4. It's not bulky Well, I don't necessarily need an Ultrabook, but at the same time, I don't want something I can't put in my bag, because the the thickness. I tried to find regular Laptops that aren't way to thick, and ended up finding just MacBook Pro Laptops. Yes, I will lack an Ethernet Port, but I still have my trusty old Wii Ethernet Adapter, which even works perfectly fine on my Surface Pro 3. 5. Hardware feels premium While other Laptops mostly feel like some cheap plastic, Apple Laptops feel like high quality aluminium. Besides, even though some essential keys (Delete, Print Screen, etc.) are missing, Apple Keyboards are by far the best Keyboards I've ever worked with. Same for the Track Pads. Apple mice, however, are quite crappy, I actually prefer a mouse from Microsoft instead, which are awesome. So, you'll be a Mac user once again? Not quite, I've actually grown tired of both Windows, and OS X/macOS, as Microsoft and Apple keep trying to turn their Desktop OS's into Mobile OS's bit by bit. Instead, I will install Arch Linux on this MacBook Pro, as its only OS. I did that with my current MacBook Pro and Mac Mini, so why shouldn't I do it again with my upcoming MacBook Pro? Will you sell your old MacBook Pro to me? Nope, I already promised somebody who's very interested to buy the old one from me, and I can't undo this promise. Besides, I will sell it after I get the new one, because I want to transfer over all my data first (including all Applications and Settings), before I put macOS back on the old one. Games? You know I'm not a PC gamer, I'm a Handheld/Console gamer (I prefer Handhelds). That's why I'm not to bothered about the specs, I just don't need anything even more expensive. Hacking? My Windows 10-powered Surface Pro 3 is here to stay, that'll remain my ROM Hacking PC. The new Linux-powered MacBook Pro will basically take over my current Linux-powered MacBook Pro: App/Web Development, and downtime PC. Well then, what's the point of buying a new one? My current MacBook Pro, although it still works fine, is quite heavy (as in weight), and its resolution is really low (1280x800). Besides, I need something that works much faster than I have now, and the Laptop itself must be a bit thinner than what I currently have. Those are the main reasons. The only thing I will miss, will be the Ethernet Port, but having 2 Thunderbolt Ports and an HDMI Port in return compromises this.

Author

Posted on 2016/07/29

#1969

Okay, so within 2 months, I will buy a new Laptop, and it will be a MacBook Pro with Retina Display.
BOOHOO! MACS SUX! GET A PC, YOU DUMB BITCH!
Reminder: Mac IS a PC!

But okay, I'll explain you exactly why I prefer a MacBook Pro over any other Laptop.

1. Runs any OS legally
If there's 1 OS you must run illegally on a non-Apple Computer, that would be OS X (or macOS, as of this Autumn).
However, on an Apple Computer, you can run OS X/macOS, Windows, Linux, *BSD, or whatever else without Hacking, and most Linux Distro's will work out of the box as well (Macs are very popular machines, so it's common sense Linux Distro's can't resist to not support those).

2. Perfect for long term usage
Yes, I admit, the specs are a bit lower than on a different brand Computer, that's half the price.
BUT! While you pay half the price for a Laptop with better specs, you will either end up buying a new Laptop sooner, or bringing it in for repair (like a failing HDD, for example).
Before you call me an Apple Fangirl, I've had Laptops from Dell, Asus, Acer, Toshiba, HP, and yes, Apple.
Out of all of them, only Apple and Toshiba held strong for a very long time.
I paid a whole less for a Dell Laptop, and it died the year after, once I dropped it just a few CM, while going upstairs.
My MacBook Pro on the other hand, dropped multiple times, and after 6 (!) years since I bought it, it still works perfectly (although only on Linux, as I prefer to keep OS's up to date)!
Additionally, my Acer, Asus, and HP Laptops never reached their 3rd year of usability, while Toshiba is 5 years old now, even though I sold it to somebody with Linux Mint on it.

So you may pay more for an Apple Laptop, but in the end, everything will pay off.

She is no knowledgeable PC user, but she told me Linux Mint works more convenient than Windows).

3. Lid opens with only 1 finger
Unlike other Laptops, Apple Laptops can be opened with only 1 finger.
Very useful for those like me, who have their hands full, while at the same time, we want to open up our Laptops.
On any other Laptop, I have to hold one hand on the Laptop Body, and pull it open with the other hand.

4. It's not bulky
Well, I don't necessarily need an Ultrabook, but at the same time, I don't want something I can't put in my bag, because the the thickness.
I tried to find regular Laptops that aren't way to thick, and ended up finding just MacBook Pro Laptops.
Yes, I will lack an Ethernet Port, but I still have my trusty old Wii Ethernet Adapter, which even works perfectly fine on my Surface Pro 3.

5. Hardware feels premium
While other Laptops mostly feel like some cheap plastic, Apple Laptops feel like high quality aluminium.
Besides, even though some essential keys (Delete, Print Screen, etc.) are missing, Apple Keyboards are by far the best Keyboards I've ever worked with.
Same for the Track Pads.
Apple mice, however, are quite crappy, I actually prefer a mouse from Microsoft instead, which are awesome.

So, you'll be a Mac user once again?
Not quite, I've actually grown tired of both Windows, and OS X/macOS, as Microsoft and Apple keep trying to turn their Desktop OS's into Mobile OS's bit by bit.
Instead, I will install Arch Linux on this MacBook Pro, as its only OS.
I did that with my current MacBook Pro and Mac Mini, so why shouldn't I do it again with my upcoming MacBook Pro?

Will you sell your old MacBook Pro to me?
Nope, I already promised somebody who's very interested to buy the old one from me, and I can't undo this promise.
Besides, I will sell it after I get the new one, because I want to transfer over all my data first (including all Applications and Settings), before I put macOS back on the old one.

Games?
You know I'm not a PC gamer, I'm a Handheld/Console gamer (I prefer Handhelds).
That's why I'm not to bothered about the specs, I just don't need anything even more expensive.

Hacking?
My Windows 10-powered Surface Pro 3 is here to stay, that'll remain my ROM Hacking PC.
The new Linux-powered MacBook Pro will basically take over my current Linux-powered MacBook Pro: App/Web Development, and downtime PC.

Well then, what's the point of buying a new one?
My current MacBook Pro, although it still works fine, is quite heavy (as in weight), and its resolution is really low (1280x800).
Besides, I need something that works much faster than I have now, and the Laptop itself must be a bit thinner than what I currently have.
Those are the main reasons.

The only thing I will miss, will be the Ethernet Port, but having 2 Thunderbolt Ports and an HDMI Port in return compromises this.

Author	Posted on 2016/07/29 #1970
★MαsterDιzzy	Nice choice if you're not a PC Gamer, too bad i'm a PC Gamer (Even if i like Nintendo a lot) who prefer using desktops computers with good specs instead of laptops with average specs ;P

Author	Posted on 2016/07/29 #1971
Y0shimario0	I still need a laptop that doesnt have water damage lol

Author	Posted on 2016/07/29 #1972
SGC Yellow	I have a lot of old Laptops stored away in my Desk, I've never used an Apple computer, though. My last Laptop made by Toshiba, while my current one is an HP. Though, my Toshiba only lasted 2 years before it started to break down.

Author	Posted on 2016/07/29 #1973
LeonisaTrotsky	I'm still using my MacBook Pro from 2012. I will likely be using it for more years to come so I don't have to buy a new computer. rubs hands

Author	Posted on 2016/08/04 #2005
MKGirlism	Alright, so I've got this MacBook Pro yesterday, and installed Linux even before it got the chance to boot into OS X. My first impression visiting certain Websites was: "Holy fuck, everything looks so tiny"! The good news is, setting the resolution much lower made everything look normal again. However, as you can see on this Screenshot, I installed Linux Mint. I didn't have Arch Linux handy, but instead I had the Linux Mint Pen Drive I used to Upgrade a colleague's Laptop from Windows to Linux, and I was rushing. Maybe it's for the good I installed Mint, at least my Wireless Card works with no problems (on my old MacBook Pro, I had to use Ethernet, in order to get more stable Internet), and my configuration time was cut from 5 days back to 30 minutes. I also noticed it was a tiny bit smaller than my old MacBook Pro, and it's a lot lighter and thinner also. The lack of a DVD Drive surprisingly didn't matter for me, as I realised I hardly used it on my old one, and I never used it on my iMac at all, so it didn't matter. Anyway, I'm enjoying it, my Windows 10 Tablet will stay home as my ROM Hacking Device from now on, my MacBook Pro has now become my travel companion instead.

Author

Posted on 2016/08/04

#2005

MKGirlism

Alright, so I've got this MacBook Pro yesterday, and installed Linux even before it got the chance to boot into OS X.
My first impression visiting certain Websites was: "Holy fuck, everything looks so tiny"!
The good news is, setting the resolution much lower made everything look normal again.

However, as you can see on this Screenshot, I installed Linux Mint.
I didn't have Arch Linux handy, but instead I had the Linux Mint Pen Drive I used to Upgrade a colleague's Laptop from Windows to Linux, and I was rushing.
Maybe it's for the good I installed Mint, at least my Wireless Card works with no problems (on my old MacBook Pro, I had to use Ethernet, in order to get more stable Internet), and my configuration time was cut from 5 days back to 30 minutes.

I also noticed it was a tiny bit smaller than my old MacBook Pro, and it's a lot lighter and thinner also.
The lack of a DVD Drive surprisingly didn't matter for me, as I realised I hardly used it on my old one, and I never used it on my iMac at all, so it didn't matter.

Anyway, I'm enjoying it, my Windows 10 Tablet will stay home as my ROM Hacking Device from now on, my MacBook Pro has now become my travel companion instead.