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Apple Computing Products:
macOS - Notebook Hardware
Advice needed on which MacBook should I choose
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<blockquote data-quote="pigoo3" data-source="post: 1573363" data-attributes="member: 56379"><p>Yes...I do understand that in some countries...it is difficult to figure out the value of used items (Apple computers in this case). But folks must somehow be able to put a value on used items...otherwise...how does the person selling the MacBook Pro you are considering know how much to sell it for?</p><p></p><p>Probably mostly an academic discussion...I'm just thinking "out-loud".<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>You mentioned that the Geekbench scores were similar between these two computers. This is the same method that I would use to determine if one computer is faster/better than another (regardless of the cpu type).</p><p></p><p>As you may know...speed/performance is more than just the cpu. It's also the design of the logic board, speed & type of ram, type of storage, etc. But if the Geekbench scores are similar...this is usually the best measure we can use when researching the purchase of another computer.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>If the older computer is in good shape (no dents, dings, scratches, etc)...and you mentioned 70 cycles on the battery...then I really wouldn't be overly concerned about it being 1 year-old.</p><p></p><p>Sure...you could keep your brand new MacBook Air...but then you would still have your concerns about the 4gig of ram & 128gig SSD.</p><p></p><p>You should also consider what graphics hardware each computer has. This can also be important if there's a large performance difference.</p><p></p><p>Overall...if almost everything about these two computers is similar from a performance point of view...but the MacBook Pro has a better display, more ram, and larger SSD. I would think that paying $200 extra would be reasonable.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>- Nick</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pigoo3, post: 1573363, member: 56379"] Yes...I do understand that in some countries...it is difficult to figure out the value of used items (Apple computers in this case). But folks must somehow be able to put a value on used items...otherwise...how does the person selling the MacBook Pro you are considering know how much to sell it for? Probably mostly an academic discussion...I'm just thinking "out-loud".;) You mentioned that the Geekbench scores were similar between these two computers. This is the same method that I would use to determine if one computer is faster/better than another (regardless of the cpu type). As you may know...speed/performance is more than just the cpu. It's also the design of the logic board, speed & type of ram, type of storage, etc. But if the Geekbench scores are similar...this is usually the best measure we can use when researching the purchase of another computer. If the older computer is in good shape (no dents, dings, scratches, etc)...and you mentioned 70 cycles on the battery...then I really wouldn't be overly concerned about it being 1 year-old. Sure...you could keep your brand new MacBook Air...but then you would still have your concerns about the 4gig of ram & 128gig SSD. You should also consider what graphics hardware each computer has. This can also be important if there's a large performance difference. Overall...if almost everything about these two computers is similar from a performance point of view...but the MacBook Pro has a better display, more ram, and larger SSD. I would think that paying $200 extra would be reasonable.:) - Nick [/QUOTE]
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