The new M2 chip makes the 13-inch MacBook Pro laptop more capable than ever. The same compact design supports up to 20 hours of battery life and an active cooling system to sustain enhanced performance. Featuring a brilliant Retina display, a FaceTime HD camera, and studio‚Äëquality mics, it's our most portable pro laptop.
The new M2 chip makes the 13-inch MacBook Pro laptop more capable than ever. The same compact design supports up to 20 hours of battery life and an active cooling system to sustain enhanced performance. Featuring a brilliant Retina display, a FaceTime HD camera, and studio‚Äëquality mics, it's our most portable pro laptop.
The new M2 chip makes the 13-inch MacBook Pro laptop more capable than ever. The same compact design supports up to 20 hours of battery life and an active cooling system to sustain enhanced performance. Featuring a brilliant Retina display, a FaceTime HD camera, and studio‚Äëquality mics, it's our most portable pro laptop.
The new M2 chip makes the 13-inch MacBook Pro laptop more capable than ever. The same compact design supports up to 20 hours of battery life and an active cooling system to sustain enhanced performance. Featuring a brilliant Retina display, a FaceTime HD camera, and studio‚Äëquality mics, it's our most portable pro laptop.
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Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch with M2 chip 256GB MNEH3X/A - Space Grey
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This is the first Mac I've owned, but I've worked on and used ones belonging to others in the past. It's a very solid built machine with minimal, if any, flaws from the user experience side of things. *If you're worried about switching from Windows to Mac, don't stress, especially if you're familiar with iPhones. It's very easy to get used to, and is actually much more streamlined and user friendly than Windows, and many Microsoft programs, such as Office, are available for Mac. Just remember, File>Save is ALWAYS at top left above the program's window!* Things to note: -MacOS isn't "hungry" for RAM usage, so 16gb RAM in these systems is more than sufficient for the vast majority of users. That being said, I wish BestBuy stocked 32gb versions, because I'm all about ... MoreThis is the first Mac I've owned, but I've worked on and used ones belonging to others in the past. It's a very solid built machine with minimal, if any, flaws from the user experience side of things. *If you're worried about switching from Windows to Mac, don't stress, especially if you're familiar with iPhones. It's very easy to get used to, and is actually much more streamlined and user friendly than Windows, and many Microsoft programs, such as Office, are available for Mac. Just remember, File>Save is ALWAYS at top left above the program's window!* Things to note: -MacOS isn't "hungry" for RAM usage, so 16gb RAM in these systems is more than sufficient for the vast majority of users. That being said, I wish BestBuy stocked 32gb versions, because I'm all about overkill and longevity of products I buy (I prefer to invest more and have my computers still handling the demands for up to or more than 10 years). -The RAM and SSD are SOLDERED to the motherboards in all small-form-factor Mac products these days, which is great for eliminating intermittent connections internally, but terrible for upgradeability. Therefore, buy the upgrades at the time of purchase unless you're fine with trading it in for a newer model in 2-5 years. -The display on these MacBooks is PHENOMENAL. You won't beat it with anything else. I mean that in every aspect. -These newer Mac's do not have the USB ports you're used to built in, so plan on buying a USB-C to USB-A adapter. I cheaped it there and bought a Uni for $18 (with ethernet adapter) and it works fine. Higher end adapters are faster, but those who need them won't need to be told about them, they already know.
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After lusting after the M1 Pros since their debut, and reading or watching just about every review on them, I purchased a 14 inch Base Model which is an upgrade for my 2015 and 2017 MacBook Pro 15.4 inch. I selected the 14 over the 16 inch primarily because of the weight and perceived better balance which I equated with the smaller size. The 2015 and 2017 always felt somewhat unbalanced or awkward in my lap so I primarily used them as desktop computers. Additional factors were adequate screen size (I thought the 13 in was too small) and performance for my needs (primary use is MS Office applications). 10 days into the purchase I began to second guess my choice, primarily on screen size and as a second monitor for my external display so I purchased a 16 in to try ... MoreAfter lusting after the M1 Pros since their debut, and reading or watching just about every review on them, I purchased a 14 inch Base Model which is an upgrade for my 2015 and 2017 MacBook Pro 15.4 inch. I selected the 14 over the 16 inch primarily because of the weight and perceived better balance which I equated with the smaller size. The 2015 and 2017 always felt somewhat unbalanced or awkward in my lap so I primarily used them as desktop computers. Additional factors were adequate screen size (I thought the 13 in was too small) and performance for my needs (primary use is MS Office applications). 10 days into the purchase I began to second guess my choice, primarily on screen size and as a second monitor for my external display so I purchased a 16 in to try out. The extra screen size was really nice as well as the slight improvement in sound quality. For my use, I did not notice any performance difference between the 14 and 16 in. Another important observation was that, as opposed to my 2015 and 2017 MacBook pros, the 16 inch though slightly heavier than both, felt balanced in my lap which was a key decision in selecting the 14 inch. Another observation was that the keys were slightly quieter during typing on the 14 than the 16 inch. It was a tough decision but in the end I decided that the 14 inch adequately met all my needs and decided to return the 16 inch. Though cost was not a factor in my decision, the $500 savings will be used to upgrade my phone and purchase desktop accessories. Apple really did a brilliant job with these.
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Like most Apple products, you are getting the best of quality here, from the unboxing experience to the user. The macbook is built exceptionally well, light weight, very sturdy, no imperfections. Compared to other Macs, the performance is unmatched. Imagine the speed of iPhone or iPad, but with desktop applications. The screen can be compared to OLED screens, perfect inky blacks, infinite contrast ratio with insane brightness. The screen also comes paired with Apple’s Pro motion Tech (120hz) Speakers are out of this world and defy laws of sound. Crisp and clear while also covering great quality of mid and low end. And they are LOUD. Keyboard goes back to apples older keyboard design, plenty of depth and very reliant. Trackpad is HUGE, surprisingly i dont bump it ... MoreLike most Apple products, you are getting the best of quality here, from the unboxing experience to the user. The macbook is built exceptionally well, light weight, very sturdy, no imperfections. Compared to other Macs, the performance is unmatched. Imagine the speed of iPhone or iPad, but with desktop applications. The screen can be compared to OLED screens, perfect inky blacks, infinite contrast ratio with insane brightness. The screen also comes paired with Apple’s Pro motion Tech (120hz) Speakers are out of this world and defy laws of sound. Crisp and clear while also covering great quality of mid and low end. And they are LOUD. Keyboard goes back to apples older keyboard design, plenty of depth and very reliant. Trackpad is HUGE, surprisingly i dont bump it when i type. I/O is great, magsafe returns with convenient charging, USBC for expandability, SDXC for photographers and HDMI for extension of display. MacOS will be hit or miss for some, It really comes down to compatibility and preference. Battery can easily outperform other competitors. When macbook is on standby, it survived all week without charge. Using the Mac, it doesn’t get hot unless under extreme load, paired with being light weight and sturdy, it’s perfect.
| MPN/VPN | MNEH3X/A |
| Storage | 256GB |
| RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Network Lock | Unlocked |
| Network Branding | Unbranded |
Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch with M2 chip 256GB MNEH3X/A - Space Grey
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Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch with M2 chip 256GB MNEH3X/A - Space Grey
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This is the first Mac I've owned, but I've worked on and used ones belonging to others in the past. It's a very solid built machine with minimal, if any, flaws from the user experience side of things. *If you're worried about switching from Windows to Mac, don't stress, especially if you're familiar with iPhones. It's very easy to get used to, and is actually much more streamlined and user friendly than Windows, and many Microsoft programs, such as Office, are available for Mac. Just remember, File>Save is ALWAYS at top left above the program's window!* Things to note: -MacOS isn't "hungry" for RAM usage, so 16gb RAM in these systems is more than sufficient for the vast majority of users. That being said, I wish BestBuy stocked 32gb versions, because I'm all about ... MoreThis is the first Mac I've owned, but I've worked on and used ones belonging to others in the past. It's a very solid built machine with minimal, if any, flaws from the user experience side of things. *If you're worried about switching from Windows to Mac, don't stress, especially if you're familiar with iPhones. It's very easy to get used to, and is actually much more streamlined and user friendly than Windows, and many Microsoft programs, such as Office, are available for Mac. Just remember, File>Save is ALWAYS at top left above the program's window!* Things to note: -MacOS isn't "hungry" for RAM usage, so 16gb RAM in these systems is more than sufficient for the vast majority of users. That being said, I wish BestBuy stocked 32gb versions, because I'm all about overkill and longevity of products I buy (I prefer to invest more and have my computers still handling the demands for up to or more than 10 years). -The RAM and SSD are SOLDERED to the motherboards in all small-form-factor Mac products these days, which is great for eliminating intermittent connections internally, but terrible for upgradeability. Therefore, buy the upgrades at the time of purchase unless you're fine with trading it in for a newer model in 2-5 years. -The display on these MacBooks is PHENOMENAL. You won't beat it with anything else. I mean that in every aspect. -These newer Mac's do not have the USB ports you're used to built in, so plan on buying a USB-C to USB-A adapter. I cheaped it there and bought a Uni for $18 (with ethernet adapter) and it works fine. Higher end adapters are faster, but those who need them won't need to be told about them, they already know.
After lusting after the M1 Pros since their debut, and reading or watching just about every review on them, I purchased a 14 inch Base Model which is an upgrade for my 2015 and 2017 MacBook Pro 15.4 inch. I selected the 14 over the 16 inch primarily because of the weight and perceived better balance which I equated with the smaller size. The 2015 and 2017 always felt somewhat unbalanced or awkward in my lap so I primarily used them as desktop computers. Additional factors were adequate screen size (I thought the 13 in was too small) and performance for my needs (primary use is MS Office applications). 10 days into the purchase I began to second guess my choice, primarily on screen size and as a second monitor for my external display so I purchased a 16 in to try ... MoreAfter lusting after the M1 Pros since their debut, and reading or watching just about every review on them, I purchased a 14 inch Base Model which is an upgrade for my 2015 and 2017 MacBook Pro 15.4 inch. I selected the 14 over the 16 inch primarily because of the weight and perceived better balance which I equated with the smaller size. The 2015 and 2017 always felt somewhat unbalanced or awkward in my lap so I primarily used them as desktop computers. Additional factors were adequate screen size (I thought the 13 in was too small) and performance for my needs (primary use is MS Office applications). 10 days into the purchase I began to second guess my choice, primarily on screen size and as a second monitor for my external display so I purchased a 16 in to try out. The extra screen size was really nice as well as the slight improvement in sound quality. For my use, I did not notice any performance difference between the 14 and 16 in. Another important observation was that, as opposed to my 2015 and 2017 MacBook pros, the 16 inch though slightly heavier than both, felt balanced in my lap which was a key decision in selecting the 14 inch. Another observation was that the keys were slightly quieter during typing on the 14 than the 16 inch. It was a tough decision but in the end I decided that the 14 inch adequately met all my needs and decided to return the 16 inch. Though cost was not a factor in my decision, the $500 savings will be used to upgrade my phone and purchase desktop accessories. Apple really did a brilliant job with these.
Like most Apple products, you are getting the best of quality here, from the unboxing experience to the user. The macbook is built exceptionally well, light weight, very sturdy, no imperfections. Compared to other Macs, the performance is unmatched. Imagine the speed of iPhone or iPad, but with desktop applications. The screen can be compared to OLED screens, perfect inky blacks, infinite contrast ratio with insane brightness. The screen also comes paired with Apple’s Pro motion Tech (120hz) Speakers are out of this world and defy laws of sound. Crisp and clear while also covering great quality of mid and low end. And they are LOUD. Keyboard goes back to apples older keyboard design, plenty of depth and very reliant. Trackpad is HUGE, surprisingly i dont bump it ... MoreLike most Apple products, you are getting the best of quality here, from the unboxing experience to the user. The macbook is built exceptionally well, light weight, very sturdy, no imperfections. Compared to other Macs, the performance is unmatched. Imagine the speed of iPhone or iPad, but with desktop applications. The screen can be compared to OLED screens, perfect inky blacks, infinite contrast ratio with insane brightness. The screen also comes paired with Apple’s Pro motion Tech (120hz) Speakers are out of this world and defy laws of sound. Crisp and clear while also covering great quality of mid and low end. And they are LOUD. Keyboard goes back to apples older keyboard design, plenty of depth and very reliant. Trackpad is HUGE, surprisingly i dont bump it when i type. I/O is great, magsafe returns with convenient charging, USBC for expandability, SDXC for photographers and HDMI for extension of display. MacOS will be hit or miss for some, It really comes down to compatibility and preference. Battery can easily outperform other competitors. When macbook is on standby, it survived all week without charge. Using the Mac, it doesn’t get hot unless under extreme load, paired with being light weight and sturdy, it’s perfect.
So far so good overall. The screen is super sharp (though I'm coming from a late 2012 27" iMac), bright, and I like that it's easy to switch monitor color profiles. I opted for the CTO option of 2 TB SDD so I can finally get all my music & videos on my internal drive. While I have the base 10 core M1 Pro w/ 32 GB RAM I still find the machine fast, responsive, & quite capable of handling multi-dozen Safari tabs, Mail, various other apps (including Quickbooks) and running either macOS or Windows 11 in Parallels. Some issues I've come across seem to be software related. These include the inability to sync to my iPad Pro unless I reboot (good thing reboot times are quick) and not waking on network activity (annoying when I'm trying to access a file from my iPad). ... MoreSo far so good overall. The screen is super sharp (though I'm coming from a late 2012 27" iMac), bright, and I like that it's easy to switch monitor color profiles. I opted for the CTO option of 2 TB SDD so I can finally get all my music & videos on my internal drive. While I have the base 10 core M1 Pro w/ 32 GB RAM I still find the machine fast, responsive, & quite capable of handling multi-dozen Safari tabs, Mail, various other apps (including Quickbooks) and running either macOS or Windows 11 in Parallels. Some issues I've come across seem to be software related. These include the inability to sync to my iPad Pro unless I reboot (good thing reboot times are quick) and not waking on network activity (annoying when I'm trying to access a file from my iPad). Overall, though, the build quality is top notch, keyboard is a joy, trackpad works like you expect it to, Sidecar is a miracle, screen brightness is perfect & after having spent 9 (!!) years with an i7 27" iMac that is still running (& now a Windows machine) I expect that this MacBook Pro will last, without missing a beat, for at least a solid 4 years before I hear the siren song of newer, faster, sleeker. Please note, this is a solid machine and does have some heft. I don't recall off the top of my head the official weight, but it is a Pro machine. Not super heavy, but not a feather weight. Overall, I'm really happy with this machine. Apple software quality is good, & compared to Microsoft I find it's more reliable & stable, but when it fails it does so in spades, which just highlights the glaring inadequacy. Hoping Apple gets these issue resolved soon. Keep in mind that if you have a lot of USB-A connected peripherals you will want either a docking station or USB-A to USB-C adapters (the route I took). Keep in mind this is still early days, but having been an Apple customer since the original G4 tower I expect good things, longevity & value for the money. If you're in the market for a new laptop with a bright, big screen, solid build, is fast & energy efficient (so far I'm only recharging every other day) & has the potential to be a powerful, solid machine for quite some time this is the investment to make.
If you read any of the reviews you would find this laptop indeed has great overall reviews. Therefore, I just want to add what my concerns were and what I have discovered since the purchase. Interoperability & Compatibility: Since this is a new laptop design and OS with a new chip, I had concerns with the backward compatability. I am happy to say my new m1 laptop is running everything thrown at it. It even runs Microsoft applications that were meant to run on intel macs just fine. There is no noticeable lag of even performance difference. I am impressed. Stability: Since this is a new hardware and OS, I had some concerns with stability and that is where Apple has little more work to do. Don't get me wrong, it is stable enough, but my Mac does crash every once a ... MoreIf you read any of the reviews you would find this laptop indeed has great overall reviews. Therefore, I just want to add what my concerns were and what I have discovered since the purchase. Interoperability & Compatibility: Since this is a new laptop design and OS with a new chip, I had concerns with the backward compatability. I am happy to say my new m1 laptop is running everything thrown at it. It even runs Microsoft applications that were meant to run on intel macs just fine. There is no noticeable lag of even performance difference. I am impressed. Stability: Since this is a new hardware and OS, I had some concerns with stability and that is where Apple has little more work to do. Don't get me wrong, it is stable enough, but my Mac does crash every once a while especially when running apps meant for intel Macs or when I had thunderbolt hub connected to it. Audio: Since I have high end desktop audio system, I was concerned with how this Mac would work with my desktop audio system. The only issue I saw was that the latest Mac does not support USB chaining of more than 2 USB hubs. This effected my use of USB reclockers, but I am actually fine with this. I had no such issues with Windows Performance: I had no concerns with the performance, but I do think its overall performance was overhyped by reviewers. This laptop may do video processing faster than any intel laptop, but that doesn't mean it would do everything 5x-10x faster than windows laptops. Far from it, its overall performance is similar to high end intel based Windows laptops, but without the excessive heat, fan noise, and battery drain (and battery life of this laptop is indeed excellent). Another bit of a surprise was how much RAM this laptop was using. I thought 32GB of RAM would be plenty. I am a power user who often writes code and runs Dockers on laptops etc, but there were several times when my RAM went over 26GB of usage. I would say this design is rather memory-hungry and I do recommend getting one with 32GB or more of RAM if you are a power user. Overall, I am happy with this purchase especially because I got it with a sale. I was waiting for the m2 chip release but that has been delayed.
As a lifetime MicroSoft (MSDOS, Windows, etc.), I have been skeptical about the virtues of the Mac world. After watching many YouTubers who swear by the Apple ecosystem for its seamless integration across the various products, I decided to give it a try. Converting from my Windows system using Apple's Migration Assistant proved to be more trouble than it was worth. After trying for several days to resolve the interrupts on my Windows-based computer (i.e., turning off everything in Startup and uninstalling most apps that start anyway), I decided to just link my OneDrive account to the Mac to get access to my files and docs. I had to call Apple Support to delete the multiple identities the Mac created as I had tried to get the Migration Assistant to work. The folks at ... MoreAs a lifetime MicroSoft (MSDOS, Windows, etc.), I have been skeptical about the virtues of the Mac world. After watching many YouTubers who swear by the Apple ecosystem for its seamless integration across the various products, I decided to give it a try. Converting from my Windows system using Apple's Migration Assistant proved to be more trouble than it was worth. After trying for several days to resolve the interrupts on my Windows-based computer (i.e., turning off everything in Startup and uninstalling most apps that start anyway), I decided to just link my OneDrive account to the Mac to get access to my files and docs. I had to call Apple Support to delete the multiple identities the Mac created as I had tried to get the Migration Assistant to work. The folks at Apple were very helpful and understanding although, not surprisingly, not completely familiar with how to operate the Windows-based computer when I asked for help with the Migration Assistant. I give the Mac support team an A+ for their patience, follow-up, and willingness to stick with me until I had the Mac up and running to my satisfaction. There were several apps that I have used for years on my iPad that were not available for the MacBook--that was a surprise, but not Apple's fault. This meant that some of the work that I had on either the iPad or the iPhone will not integrate seamlessly with the MacBook. The most troublesome example I had was a Password vault that I have used for years on the Windows system and on the iPad that has no analog for the MacBook. I look for the "best in breed" of this type of program and bought the one recommended for the Mac OS--it works with the iPad and iPhone as well, so problem solved. Using Sidecar to extend my MacBook screen to the iPad is a useful feature, but is not the same as extending the screen using a Windows system. Or, I haven't figured out yet how to make it work as an independent second monitor. I expect I'll find some advice on how to make that feature work soon because it is one of the key advantages to the current OS version and having a second screen is certainly helpful if not essential these days. I had become accustomed to using a wireless keyboard and mouse with my Windows computers, so switching back to the laptop keyboard and trackpad was not as comfortable. I also missed having he separate number and arrow pads on my extended keyboard. I solved that issue by purchasing a Satechi Bluetooth keyboard and an Apple Magic Mouse. Both are working seamlessly with the MacBook. The Satechi keyboard was about $100 less than a comparable Apple keyboard and the only difference I could find was the lack of a fingerprint scanner on the Satechi keyboard. Since the MacBook already has one, I opted for the lower cost Satechi product and have not been disappointed. Bottom line, if you're a Windows user and believe you could benefit from Apple's integrated ecosystem, I'd say make the leap. the MacBook Pro is fast and powerful. Avoid the Migration Assistant if you can--the difference in the two operating systems makes it too much trouble for the time investment. Some of the operating practices (using control, option, and command keys) takes some getting used to, but not comparable to learning a foreign language, therefore, not too much of a barrier to make the transition.
HERO UPDATES Tank Orisa Fortify Health bonus reduced from 125 to 75 Roadhog Chain Hook Impact damage reduced from 30 to 5 The enemy final position distance from Roadhog after being pulled increased from 3 to 4 meters Scrap Gun Damage per pellet reduced from 6.6 to 6 Recovery time reduced from 0.85 to 0.8 seconds Reload time reduced from 2 to 1.75 seconds Maximum ammo increased from 5 to 6 Developer comments: These changes aim to reduce the frustration of dying in one shot immediately after being hooked and pulled by Roadhog. Chain Hook is still a powerful utility to forcibly reposition enemy players, so it will still often lead to eliminations. Its effectiveness will now be more dependent on specific hero matchups and how the hooked target is able to respond. Damage ... MoreHERO UPDATES Tank Orisa Fortify Health bonus reduced from 125 to 75 Roadhog Chain Hook Impact damage reduced from 30 to 5 The enemy final position distance from Roadhog after being pulled increased from 3 to 4 meters Scrap Gun Damage per pellet reduced from 6.6 to 6 Recovery time reduced from 0.85 to 0.8 seconds Reload time reduced from 2 to 1.75 seconds Maximum ammo increased from 5 to 6 Developer comments: These changes aim to reduce the frustration of dying in one shot immediately after being hooked and pulled by Roadhog. Chain Hook is still a powerful utility to forcibly reposition enemy players, so it will still often lead to eliminations. Its effectiveness will now be more dependent on specific hero matchups and how the hooked target is able to respond. Damage Sojourn Railgun Energy gain is no longer based on damage done by primary fire. Each primary fire hit against an enemy player now grants 5 energy Primary fire damage per projectile reduced from 10 to 9 Developer comments: The energy gain adjustment will help smooth out Sojourn’s average Railgun charge time because it won’t benefit as much from critical damage or damage boost abilities. Hitting armored targets or other sources of damage reduction will result in quicker energy gains than before. Previously, damage boosts and critical damage had an amplified effect for Sojourn since it reduced the time to build energy and lowered the threshold at which her Railgun secondary fire became lethal. The reduction to primary fire damage will further slow that down as well. Support Kiriko Healing Ofuda Recovery time increased from 0.85 to 1 second Developer comments: Despite Kiriko’s healing projectiles being slow-moving and single target, her average healing output per match is higher than we’d like. We’ve seen players tend to get overly focused on maximizing her healing potential and only use primary fire for extended periods of time. Rather than reduce the amount of healing per projectile, which may lead to feeling locked into focusing on primary fire even more, we’re increasing the recovery time before she can start firing the Healing Ofuda. Increasing recovery times opens the opportunity to weave in secondary fire Kunai more freely. BUG FIXES GENERAL Fixed an issue with the "Winged Sandals’ weapon charm’s ‘How to Unlock’ text Adjusted footstep audio mixing to make enemy footsteps more audible HEROES Lucio Fixed an issue with Lucio’s Hermes skin exhibiting incorrect physics Reinhardt Fixed an issue with Reinhardt’s Hammer appearing deformed during the Sweethardt emote Sojourn Fixed an issue where Sojourn’s Cyber Detective Skin would fail to load Wrecking Ball Fixed an issue with Adaptive Shield where it could be incorrectly applied before the cooldown was complete
This is my first Macbook purchase, and I can definitely say I'm glad I made this decision! There was alot of thought I put into making the choice to switch to Mac. Primarily, I was tired of buying a new laptop and/or PC every few years. While Windows computers aren't "bad", they don't have the same ecosystem that Apple has incorporated where your iPhone and other Apple products sync together. Windows is starting to try and have the "look" of their ecosystem imitate the Macbook such as the dock at the bottom of the screen, having widgets, having an "app" store, and even having the folders look similar to how the Mac OS is setup. What Windows is bad at is having a "janky" way of syncing devices. With Apple's ecosystem, I can view all my iPhone pics on my Macbook thru ... MoreThis is my first Macbook purchase, and I can definitely say I'm glad I made this decision! There was alot of thought I put into making the choice to switch to Mac. Primarily, I was tired of buying a new laptop and/or PC every few years. While Windows computers aren't "bad", they don't have the same ecosystem that Apple has incorporated where your iPhone and other Apple products sync together. Windows is starting to try and have the "look" of their ecosystem imitate the Macbook such as the dock at the bottom of the screen, having widgets, having an "app" store, and even having the folders look similar to how the Mac OS is setup. What Windows is bad at is having a "janky" way of syncing devices. With Apple's ecosystem, I can view all my iPhone pics on my Macbook thru iPhoto. Even tho Windows allows you to setup it up similarly, it just doesn't sync as well and everytime I tried to access my iphone pics thru windows it just never worked out as one would think. Other features I like about the Macbook is the trackpad, the Retina screen, the speakers, and essentially everything about the Macbook that separates it from a traditional laptop. The trackpad is proprietary to Apple, and using it is so easy I hardly use my mouse anymore. The Retina screen display is nice and allows me to view more of the website (and auto adjusts the view as well). The M1 Pro processor is amazing, and so far I've not noticed or heard the fans kick in. My previous laptops (gaming laptops like MSI, Alienware, etc) would sound like they're about to blow up just turning on or opening internet browsers. Overall, I see why people have held on to their Macbooks over the years (and why they last so long). Unless some magic fairy comes and kills this thing, I believe this will last me at least 5 years (hoping for 10 years). Lastly, I'll say, if you're looking to game on the Macbook I wouldn't suggest it, simply because gaming PCs are designed for high-detailed graphic games, those expensive graphics cards (and the power supply units) are designed to handle those games. Macbook isn't designed to be a monster gaming machine. It's designed mainly for multimedia (video and photo editing) use, as well as normal use. It doesn't have a crazy power hungry design to allow for high-end gaming like gaming PC do. This is written by a life-long Windows PC user, so if you're looking to switch, don't be afraid. Yes, it is expensive, but that's because Apple builds everything in-house now (no more intel/amd chips), which means more smooth performance compared to typical PCs. Hope this helps!
So far, this is absolutely, without a doubt, the fastest, clearest, smoothest MacBook Pro I have EVER owned. I was doing my researching and trying to decide whether I should get the M2 Pro MacBook Pro 16 or this one, and with the price drop of $500, there was no question about it. For those who are wondering about which one they should get, I would say just get this previous generation. You get a 10core processor (8Performance and 2 Effeciency cores) that boasts up to 21 hours (22 hours on the M2 pro) battery life. That's another thing. The battery life on this is absolutely insane! I am not a photographer, video editor, or anything of that sort, but I will be using this MacBook as my daily driver. Even though this may seem overkill, I will say, it is still well ... MoreSo far, this is absolutely, without a doubt, the fastest, clearest, smoothest MacBook Pro I have EVER owned. I was doing my researching and trying to decide whether I should get the M2 Pro MacBook Pro 16 or this one, and with the price drop of $500, there was no question about it. For those who are wondering about which one they should get, I would say just get this previous generation. You get a 10core processor (8Performance and 2 Effeciency cores) that boasts up to 21 hours (22 hours on the M2 pro) battery life. That's another thing. The battery life on this is absolutely insane! I am not a photographer, video editor, or anything of that sort, but I will be using this MacBook as my daily driver. Even though this may seem overkill, I will say, it is still well worth the money. Coming from using an m1 MacBook Pro 13 inch and Alienware x17 r1, I've noticed how much easier it is to do everything productivity wise on the 17 inch gaming laptop, simply because of the screen real estate. I wanted to see for myself if the 16 inch would be too big, but there's an easy way to think of it. Imagine a full 16 inch screen in a 15" windows laptop body. It is still slim and small enough to EASILY fit into my backpack. BELIEVE me. The extra screen space, palm rest, and trackpad are all a plus. And 16gb is just way more than enough for simple tasks. I never see myself doing memory swap even with chrome tabs open, league of legends, and a YouTube video running in the background.For most casual users like me, this MacBook will run flawlessly!
I had been debating whether to get this or the 14-inch Pro. For me, it came down to the fact that I don't travel as much as I used to. The 14-inch screen is VERY nice, but the extra screen real estate of the 16-inch is THAT noticeable. Yes, coming from a 13-inch MBP, this one is big and rather heavy (With the Fintie Protective Case on, it does not fit in most of my laptop backpacks/messenger bags). However, you get used to it and the screen makes lugging around the extra size and weight worth it. My main rig has a 34" widescreen display, so downsizing to a laptop can be painful. The 16-inch screen makes it less painful. In fact, there are working days where I will use my laptop exclusively (I work from home full-time) with no complaints and minimal, if any, drop in ... MoreI had been debating whether to get this or the 14-inch Pro. For me, it came down to the fact that I don't travel as much as I used to. The 14-inch screen is VERY nice, but the extra screen real estate of the 16-inch is THAT noticeable. Yes, coming from a 13-inch MBP, this one is big and rather heavy (With the Fintie Protective Case on, it does not fit in most of my laptop backpacks/messenger bags). However, you get used to it and the screen makes lugging around the extra size and weight worth it. My main rig has a 34" widescreen display, so downsizing to a laptop can be painful. The 16-inch screen makes it less painful. In fact, there are working days where I will use my laptop exclusively (I work from home full-time) with no complaints and minimal, if any, drop in productivity. And, I can get through most of my working day on one battery charge. The reviews extolling the amazing battery life are no lie... it is incredible how long this battery lasts! If there is a con, besides the weight, I guess one would be that the RAM and SSD cannot be user upgraded. The 512GB SSD is not so much an issue for me (though it would be nice to upgrade to a faster SSD), but I would've liked to have been able to upgrade the RAM on my own. Honestly, it's not really an issue because it "feels" just as fast as my desktop with 32GB, but it's more about future-proofing since I do not plan to upgrade until this thing dies or, more likely, ends up on Apple's obsolete list. At this point, because I don't really notice any performance issues, it's hard to list this as a con. On a side note, typically, I buy my hardware from Amazon. However, the lead time for delivery was ludicrous (around 15 days). Best Buy had it in stock for the same discounted price and ready for immediate delivery. Bonus! About 10 days after I had received it, BB further dropped the discounted price by $50. I went online and chatted with a customer service rep to do a price match and, just as BB advertises, I ended up with $100 credited back to my credit card ($50 price match plus the $50 difference)... freaking awesome! All-in-all, I am very happy with this laptop and the purchasing experience with BestBuy.com.
| MPN/VPN | MNEH3X/A |
| Storage | 256GB |
| RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Network Lock | Unlocked |
| Network Branding | Unbranded |
