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Why did you buy a MacBook? (alien.top)
submitted 2 years ago by PlatypusTrapper@alien.top to c/apple@hardware.watch
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I’m just curious if it’s because there was a particular app or a workflow that motivated you to get a MacBook? Or just the Apple ecosystem?

Genuinely just curious.

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[–] CorianderIsBad@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (7 children)

Because they're quality built laptops that last years and work really all.

[–] RealisticTowel@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I just built a PC for gaming. My first in 15 years. I’ve had a Mac for a long time.

The quality just can’t compare. Mac is so much smoother. I spent more on this PC build than I did on my new MacBook last year and Windows is just… flimsy feeling. It’s hard to describe. But it’s how I feel about iPhone vs. android too. I just prefer Apple’s design.

[–] CorianderIsBad@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Yes. For Apple it's the whole package. They make both the hardware & software. So they compliment each other perfectly. Meanwhile Windows has to run on a wide range of possible combinations. I have a Windows 10 desktop which I rebuilt from a prebuilt. It was so garbage until I got a new case. There was no airflow & everything got way too hot. Manufacturers cut too many corners. They need to focus on their builds and their functionality. Apple blow everything away except for things like gaming & specific programs.

[–] mtnchkn@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Still rocking my 2010 MBP.

[–] electrowiz64@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Mixed bag. The butterfly keyboard were horrendous. And I’m worried about repairing the screen with that notch

[–] CorianderIsBad@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Sure, they've had their issues too. Still beats the alternative though. I've never used a butterfly keyboard myself.

[–] helicotremor@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I just bought a new one to replace my previous one that lasted 12 years - 3 times longer than any of my previous PC laptops

[–] hashtag-acid@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Aside from having some old OS, my 2015 MacBook Air does everything I need it too. I can even run virtual machines on it and dual use OS. It’s not perfect but literally does anything I need it too still

[–] CorianderIsBad@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

For sure. Older Macs are good too. Plus they have the benefit of boot camp.

[–] rnederhorst@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

100% accurate. I have pushed my MacBook Pro way more than my windows laptop and it never dies. Never crashes. It’s a beast. We are talking 3d rendering, video editing, live streaming at the same time.

[–] Splatactular@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Same for me as for the reason. As for the purpose, I got mine recently for music production and entertainment. I just can’t get into tablets for general entertainment.