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Right now is a great time to score a 2015 model. Doesn't make sense to buy a new MacBook Pro until a 32 GB option is available imho.

toodlebunions 10y ago
Agreed completely
TheDrizzle43 10y ago
Before it was announced I was 100% sure going to grab a new MacBook Pro but now I find myself looking at refurbished 2015 models.
- Kiro 10y ago
  Why not the 2016 model without TouchBar?
  - r-s 10y ago
    Does not come in 15 inch.
    - fancy_pantser 10y ago
      Sure it does: http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro?product=MJLQ2LL/A&step=config http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro?product=MJLQ2L...
      - fgandiya 10y ago
        That's the 2015 version.
      - citruspi 10y ago
        If you look at the product code in the link (MJLQ2LL) and check it against the list of MacBook Pro models[0], you'll see that it's a 2015 model. There aren't any 15" 2016 models without a touch bar. [0]: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201300 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201300
        fancy_pantser 10y ago
        I didn't realize that, thanks. Just ruined my Christmas gift to myself.
      - r-s 10y ago
        That is the old model with the mag-safe power adaptor.
  - mcintyre1994 10y ago
    Also super expensive, I don't think performance is much different so you're really choosing between form factors and price I think.
  - UseStrict 10y ago
    For me, I frequently use multiple ports and the reduction to 2 USB ports for the non-touch MBP2016 isn't ideal. Also, the non-touch version still comes with all the associated negatives (still 16GB memory limit, everything still soldered in, excessive need for dongles). Plus I really love MagSafe.
compuguy 10y ago
That and the fact the new MacBook pro doesn't work with the majority of currently released thunderbolt 3 accessories that use that old to chipset.
quicklyfrozen 10y ago
I've been waiting for discounts on 2015s to get better, but they haven't yet.
hackcrafter 10y ago
Agreed and just did this! Feel very comfortable with the decision. Ultimately the 2016 MBP is a "V1" new product, which I think most of us are trained to allow some maturation before jumping on board. It should be mature enough in 3-5 years when I'm looking to replace my 2015 MBP!
rsync 10y ago
Agreed. I currently use a max spec 11" air. I expect it to last 4+ years. I recently purchased a spare max spec 11" air. I'm not going to pay attention to any of this noise for 8-10 years.
devniel 10y ago
I'm about to do this. I was delaying my purchase hoping the 2016 model will be a rational choice, but ...

toodlebunions 10y ago

Agreed completely

TheDrizzle43 10y ago

Before it was announced I was 100% sure going to grab a new MacBook Pro but now I find myself looking at refurbished 2015 models.

Kiro 10y ago
Why not the 2016 model without TouchBar?
- r-s 10y ago
  Does not come in 15 inch.
  - fancy_pantser 10y ago
    Sure it does: http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro?product=MJLQ2LL/A&step=config http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro?product=MJLQ2L...
    - fgandiya 10y ago
      That's the 2015 version.
    - citruspi 10y ago
      If you look at the product code in the link (MJLQ2LL) and check it against the list of MacBook Pro models[0], you'll see that it's a 2015 model. There aren't any 15" 2016 models without a touch bar. [0]: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201300 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201300
      - fancy_pantser 10y ago
        I didn't realize that, thanks. Just ruined my Christmas gift to myself.
    - r-s 10y ago
      That is the old model with the mag-safe power adaptor.
- mcintyre1994 10y ago
  Also super expensive, I don't think performance is much different so you're really choosing between form factors and price I think.
- UseStrict 10y ago
  For me, I frequently use multiple ports and the reduction to 2 USB ports for the non-touch MBP2016 isn't ideal. Also, the non-touch version still comes with all the associated negatives (still 16GB memory limit, everything still soldered in, excessive need for dongles). Plus I really love MagSafe.

compuguy 10y ago

That and the fact the new MacBook pro doesn't work with the majority of currently released thunderbolt 3 accessories that use that old to chipset.

quicklyfrozen 10y ago

I've been waiting for discounts on 2015s to get better, but they haven't yet.

hackcrafter 10y ago

Agreed and just did this! Feel very comfortable with the decision. Ultimately the 2016 MBP is a "V1" new product, which I think most of us are trained to allow some maturation before jumping on board. It should be mature enough in 3-5 years when I'm looking to replace my 2015 MBP!

rsync 10y ago

Agreed. I currently use a max spec 11" air. I expect it to last 4+ years. I recently purchased a spare max spec 11" air. I'm not going to pay attention to any of this noise for 8-10 years.

devniel 10y ago

I'm about to do this. I was delaying my purchase hoping the 2016 model will be a rational choice, but ...