Should You Buy a MacBook Pro? The MacBook Pro Dilemma

The MacBook Pro dilemma, a decision of want or need. In this video essay I discuss whether a M1/2 Pro or Max MacBook Pro is a worthwhile investment in 2023. Should you spend your money on these very expensive computers, or should you opt for a surprise candidate?

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16 Inch Macbook Pro One Year Later. Should You Buy Intel or M1 in 2021?

I purchased my almost max spec 16 Inch MacBook Pro at launch, and over one year later I reflect on whether it is something you should consider buying in 2021, especially as Apple is pushing the M1 MacBook, iMac, and Mac Mini lines everywhere. Is intel still worth it? If you're a professional, you should find out.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:03 Creating with Creative Cloud
03:14 What About M1?
04:53 Docking is Essential
06:17 Creativity & Displays
08:09 Should You Buy M1?
08:58 Should You Buy an Intel Mac?