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I'm tempted! But want to wait until this Fall to see whether the M5 is worth it or not...and yes, I realize that if you gave me both side by side, I probably wouldn't be able to tell which is which. lol
you don't need this much computer power unless you are a PRO, and then you already know what you need.
I bought a $1700 14" 512gb 24gb M4 Pro. handles everything i throw at it & is FAST.
And I'm $1500 richer
just bought... since company reimburse payment for it.. I don't mind using it for working remotely haha
they give me budget of 3500 pretax so technically I'm saving 250 for them
Last edited by hondaman82 July 12, 2025 at 04:11 PM.
you don't need this much computer power unless you are a PRO, and then you already know what you need.
I bought a $1700 14" 512gb 24gb M4 Pro. handles everything i throw at it & is FAST.
And I'm $1500 richer
Still $1700 less than before though My only gripe is why would people need that much computing power on the go. Can't you get an apple desktop with actual upgradability. There must be cases where much computing power is needed on the go but I bet the majority of the buyers just want to boast. If you do encounter this type of people, you could as them what their $3200 Mac is doing that your $1700 Mac can't do, besides the boasting.
Still $1700 less than before though My only gripe is why would people need that much computing power on the go. Can't you get an apple desktop with actual upgradability. There must be cases where much computing power is needed on the go but I bet the majority of the buyers just want to boast. If you do encounter this type of people, you could as them what their $3200 Mac is doing that your $1700 Mac can't do, besides the boasting.
Unfortunately Apple hate their customers and solder everything in so their is no way to upgrade anything from them anymore. They force you to pay their ridiculous prices for upgraded specs.
Still $1700 less than before though My only gripe is why would people need that much computing power on the go. Can't you get an apple desktop with actual upgradability. There must be cases where much computing power is needed on the go but I bet the majority of the buyers just want to boast. If you do encounter this type of people, you could as them what their $3200 Mac is doing that your $1700 Mac can't do, besides the boasting.
I have a 128GB/4TB model. I needed it for work. I could get a desktop but I also needed a new laptop so I could kill two birds with one stone, or spend even more for a laptop go to with the desktop.
Essentially the mobility is a nice to have for you. The computing power is necessary. Not a bad idea so long as you can afford it. Hopefully new entering freshman college students aren't putting something like this on their student loans.
I'm tempted! But want to wait until this Fall to see whether the M5 is worth it or not...and yes, I realize that if you gave me both side by side, I probably wouldn't be able to tell which is which. lol
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I bought a $1700 14" 512gb 24gb M4 Pro. handles everything i throw at it & is FAST.
And I'm $1500 richer
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they give me budget of 3500 pretax so technically I'm saving 250 for them
I bought a $1700 14" 512gb 24gb M4 Pro. handles everything i throw at it & is FAST.
And I'm $1500 richer
Still $1700 less than before though
Unfortunately Apple hate their customers and solder everything in so their is no way to upgrade anything from them anymore. They force you to pay their ridiculous prices for upgraded specs.
I'm not sure what's crazier, the pricing structure or people saying "Great price" lol
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M4 Max is work related
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