I am a long time PC/Android user. I got tired of the short lifespans and glitches in Android phones, so Finally went iPhone. Since my Tablet was at end of life, I went to iPad. Now my 4 year old PC is dying, so I’m thinking Apple, but I have so many questions!
My primary use if surfing the internet, BUT I take a lot of photos, so I’m sometimes editing hundreds of photos at a stretch, and sometimes a few videos. I also tend to use spreadsheets a lot and listen to a lot of music and even record and edit music on occasion.
I am thinking Apple will give me a longer usable life that PC. Is this true in your experience? I can get a new PC at a MUCH lower price than a new MacBook. Will I get a longer life from the Mac?
Looking at the M1 Air and Pro models, the specs look VERY similar. I do like the better mic and speakers of the Pro, but after market accessories can probably beat what is built in anyway. The one factor pushing me to the pro is the fan. I’m assuming the fan will keep it cooler, and extend the life of the machine. Is this a valid assumption? Is it worth spending the extra for the pro?
Memory. The person at BestBuy (I know, not always a good information source, but that’s why I’m asking here) suggested with the music, photos, and video I’d probably be happier with the 16 GB version (it cost them a sale since they didn’t have any 16 GB models). Are they right? It’s already an expensive computer so I hate adding $200+ if I don’t need it.
Storage. With photos and music, I store a LOT! My PC has a 1TB drive, that is a little over half full after I dumped a lot of unused stuff. I’m thinking the 1TB drive on the MacBook, but I know that Apple stores stuff different than PC. Like the memory, if I need it, I need it, but I’f I don’t, I think it’s about $200+ to go from 512GB to 1TB, so do I need it?
My primary use if surfing the internet, BUT I take a lot of photos, so I’m sometimes editing hundreds of photos at a stretch, and sometimes a few videos. I also tend to use spreadsheets a lot and listen to a lot of music and even record and edit music on occasion.
I am thinking Apple will give me a longer usable life that PC. Is this true in your experience? I can get a new PC at a MUCH lower price than a new MacBook. Will I get a longer life from the Mac?
Looking at the M1 Air and Pro models, the specs look VERY similar. I do like the better mic and speakers of the Pro, but after market accessories can probably beat what is built in anyway. The one factor pushing me to the pro is the fan. I’m assuming the fan will keep it cooler, and extend the life of the machine. Is this a valid assumption? Is it worth spending the extra for the pro?
Memory. The person at BestBuy (I know, not always a good information source, but that’s why I’m asking here) suggested with the music, photos, and video I’d probably be happier with the 16 GB version (it cost them a sale since they didn’t have any 16 GB models). Are they right? It’s already an expensive computer so I hate adding $200+ if I don’t need it.
Storage. With photos and music, I store a LOT! My PC has a 1TB drive, that is a little over half full after I dumped a lot of unused stuff. I’m thinking the 1TB drive on the MacBook, but I know that Apple stores stuff different than PC. Like the memory, if I need it, I need it, but I’f I don’t, I think it’s about $200+ to go from 512GB to 1TB, so do I need it?