How much is a 2014 macbook pro worth upgrade#
How much is a 2014 macbook pro worth portable#
How much is a 2014 macbook pro worth software#
How much is a 2014 macbook pro worth Pc#
How much is a 2014 macbook pro worth windows#

How much is a 2014 macbook pro worth software#

The Mac vs Linux thing is all about the software you plan to run. I think Cadriel is right on about the Hackintosh, I did some research into this and it seemed great if you like to tinker but if you computer is also your work tool, you are adding a layer of complexity that may come back to bite you when the clock is ticking on a project. If what you are doing does not require lots of processor time, then from that angle, you probably won’t notice much difference. So a 2015 still has time but it’s something to think about.

How much is a 2014 macbook pro worth upgrade#

Macs have a 6~7 year upgrade window before they get dropped from new OS releases.

How much is a 2014 macbook pro worth Pc#

But as others have said, PC hardware with Linux is also an option - although I would mention that all of the software engineer’s I’ve worked with use macs, and this can be helpful as tools do differ slightly between environments.

How much is a 2014 macbook pro worth windows#

I’m also assuming you aren’t considering PC / Windows given you’re specifically asking about Apple hardware. Tl dr if you have the $2,200.00 - maybe it’s better to buy new and have some kind of warranty available? I’m not sure I’d invest in $1500 for a machine that old tho. Results may vary here depending on your hardware. My machine also could not sleep properly - so I had to shut it down every night. It’s also not for everyone, as updates can be a pain. The hackintosh was awesome, but did require additional maintenance - and probably a good week of time investment to get properly setup. The advantage of this machine at the time was speed, and a fully capable HDMI port, which is ideal for me (and something the '13 macbook could not accomplish). I also ran a hackintosh on an X99 5820k for two years. It’s usually running in clamshell, but even when on the run I barely use the touch bar. It also supports hdmi out, which is a requirement of my current setup. The only noticeable difference between it and my old machine is compile times. I also have a 2018 Macbook Pro fully loaded. Prior to that it was my primary development machine. It’s still going strong, and I use it daily for personal use. MacOS is my preferred environment for this type of work, as I’m sure a bunch of others would also agree. I’m a software engineer primarily focussed on open source tools. The millions of Intel-based machines will still work fine for many years, and may even be better for some people who want to use Windows on their Mac. There is a better chance that they would switch Macs from Intel processors to ARM, but I don’t really think it’s something people have to worry too much about in terms of their buying decisions. Either that or one of the 2017' models that some places still have new stock of, since you can often get a nice discount.īTW There is zero chance that Apple is going to be switching from MacOS-based portables to iOS ones in the near future, although it’s possible they could release an iOS-based laptop in addition to their Mac lineup. It’s new with a warranty and will be supported with OS updates for longer, and it’s really quite a nice machine, aside from the issues I mentioned above. Personally, if I had around $1,500 to spend on a Mac laptop right now, I would get the middle configuration of the 2018 13' MacBook Pro. They supposedly have addressed this with the latest models. The keyboard is okay, but does have some reliability issues that are concerning. The touchbar is a bit of a gimmick, but it looks cool and I don’t think it significantly affects functionality either way for most people, so I’d say it’s a net positive. The decision to go all USB-C was not a good one – I think Apple expected the USB-C ecosystem to develop a lot faster than it ended up doing, so most people will end up having to use dongles and adapters for at least some things.

How much is a 2014 macbook pro worth portable#

I also have a 13' 2016 MacBook Pro that I use as a portable computer, and it’s honestly fine, but there are a few caveats. That said, it’s a three-year-old computer, and I’m not sure it’s a great idea to buy spending a lot of money on one right now. My main computer is still a 2014 MacBook Pro that I use as a desktop, and it’s more or less identical to the 2015 model you’re talking about. And it still has the legacy ports and “better” keyboard that are missing from the newer models. The 2015 MacBook Pro is a good computer and is in most ways just fine, performance wise. Apple’s laptop lineup is in a little bit of an odd place right now.