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<blockquote data-quote="MacInWin" data-source="post: 1745094"><p>I've never used a docking station. And I don't use the MBP with the lid shut, either. I just use the keyboard on the 15" MBP as it is, but I do have an external mouse because I prefer a mouse over trackpad. When I travel, I leave the mouse behind and do use the trackpad. I have an external monitor connected through Thunderbolt, but you need to look for how you might do it. I like the dual-monitor arrangement. Traveling, I have to fit everything on the 15" screen. The new MBPs don't have the typical Thunderbolt connection, just USB-C (Although Apple calls it Thunderbolt-3 as well.) And be aware that the new MBPs are NOT user upgradable, so get the size drive and memory you think you'll need down the road.</p><p></p><p>For my money, I'd look at a refurbished MBP from 2015. Apple refurbished machines come with a full year warranty, just like new, and you can get AppleCare for them as well. The cost savings for a refurbished machine from Apple are pretty good. The inventory changes practically by the minute, but if you look, there are some bargains there.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MacInWin, post: 1745094"] I've never used a docking station. And I don't use the MBP with the lid shut, either. I just use the keyboard on the 15" MBP as it is, but I do have an external mouse because I prefer a mouse over trackpad. When I travel, I leave the mouse behind and do use the trackpad. I have an external monitor connected through Thunderbolt, but you need to look for how you might do it. I like the dual-monitor arrangement. Traveling, I have to fit everything on the 15" screen. The new MBPs don't have the typical Thunderbolt connection, just USB-C (Although Apple calls it Thunderbolt-3 as well.) And be aware that the new MBPs are NOT user upgradable, so get the size drive and memory you think you'll need down the road. For my money, I'd look at a refurbished MBP from 2015. Apple refurbished machines come with a full year warranty, just like new, and you can get AppleCare for them as well. The cost savings for a refurbished machine from Apple are pretty good. The inventory changes practically by the minute, but if you look, there are some bargains there. [/QUOTE]
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