Wren
It is time to replace my 2017 Intel MacBook Pro. There are now too many models to choose from. :|
Apr 2 at 6:24pmWeb
Show threadWren4d ago
I haven’t even bothered to upgrade my M1 at work because it still works so well.
Show threadJet3d ago
@psyolus I have an M1 as well (M1 Max) see no need to upgrade it at all. Still feels so fast vs new work HP laptop.
Show threadWren1d ago

Probably a 14" or 16" M5 Pro. I have a 16" M1 Max at work so I don't really consider 16" cumbersome.

Any takes on the standard glossy vs nano-texture display options? It seems the downsides of the latter are:
- Special cleaning considerations?
- More sensitive to viewing angle?

Show threadScatterplot1d ago
@psyolus The glossy display isn’t really noticeable unless you’ve got a window or light shining directly onto it from behind you. Nano-texture display loses some color accuracy/vibrance, but I believe they resolved the “needs special care” requirement of the original XDR display.
Show threadLaveur1d ago
@psyolus work got me the nano textured one and honestly I haven’t had any issues with viewing angle.
Show threadfernacen → LVFC4d ago

@psyolus I’m still using my M1, but if my memory serves me correctly, M4 or higher is better because M1-3 don’t support more than one external screen natively (DisplayLink solves this for M1-3 but not all docks are compatible).

If you don’t plan to use multiple screens then I suppose that does widen your options.

Show threadWren4d ago
@fernacen I have a M1 at work and use two 4k monitors through a CalDigit TS3+. Will also drive the built in display at the same time.
Show threadfernacen → LVFC4d ago

@psyolus ah yeah I forgot that those existed. More seamless integration and less overhead compared to DisplayLink I imagine.

I just have a second-hand Targus dock that I use with two 2k’s. I know it can also drive the built in, but I usually leave it clamshelled.

Show threadLaveur3d ago
@fernacen @psyolus definitely an m4. I bricked mine last month updating it. Was forced back to an m1. It was night and day difference in compile speed for the massive app I work on.