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Running a 2020 MBP 512gb/16gb, small jump from a 2012 with 512gb/8gb

kingkongjaffa 6y ago
I'm looking at exactly this, as far as I can tell the cpu should be at least 10x but idk what that means for real world. A nicer screen and nicer graphics card is going to be a boost for the odd game and just generally easier on the eyes. I suspect better support for the latest macOS. What else have you noticed?
- HelloFellowDevs 6y ago
  So I've only had it for a few days now. First reactions are: > Super small compared to my tank of a 13in 2012, but when compared to my work laptop (17in 2020), it is also smaller in the direct comparison. > Screen to Bezel ratio has consistently thrown me for a loop because I accidentally touch the screen when trying to open and close it. > True tone has definitely helped with having it be easier on the eyes. I used to use Flux for that. > Compile times for large projects have sped up visibly in my eyes. > So I haven't been able to truly benchmark graphics wise but in comparison to running Civ 5 on either computer, the 2020 edition blows it out of the water. Along with it not having a terrible lag when switching from game to browser. > Even with the ARM conversion, I suspect that I'll have at least 3-4 good years out of this as a side project / light AR development mobile computer so I'm happy that it'll handle an OS update gracefully. > I've been able to use the Macbook/Macbook Air/Macbook Pro (2016-2019) keyboards, and I'm glad that that did not carry over to MBP 2020. It's the closest to having my 2012 keyboard with responsiveness (jury is still out on reliability) > TouchID is a bonus but I haven't used it past auth'ing into my laptop or sudo sessions. > Still acclimating touchbar, multiple taps to access items has taken some getting used to mentally. Previously I was using a Refurbished 2012 MBP for 6 years (with HDD/RAM upgrades, battery replacement), throughout college and my first job. So this jump to a retina display, faster processor, lighter form factor is a whole new world for me.
  - kingkongjaffa 6y ago
    Thanks for taking the time to write this up! I might get one instead of waiting for the ARM update. My user requirements are not that much!

I'm looking at exactly this, as far as I can tell the cpu should be at least 10x but idk what that means for real world. A nicer screen and nicer graphics card is going to be a boost for the odd game and just generally easier on the eyes. I suspect better support for the latest macOS. What else have you noticed?

HelloFellowDevs 6y ago
So I've only had it for a few days now. First reactions are: > Super small compared to my tank of a 13in 2012, but when compared to my work laptop (17in 2020), it is also smaller in the direct comparison. > Screen to Bezel ratio has consistently thrown me for a loop because I accidentally touch the screen when trying to open and close it. > True tone has definitely helped with having it be easier on the eyes. I used to use Flux for that. > Compile times for large projects have sped up visibly in my eyes. > So I haven't been able to truly benchmark graphics wise but in comparison to running Civ 5 on either computer, the 2020 edition blows it out of the water. Along with it not having a terrible lag when switching from game to browser. > Even with the ARM conversion, I suspect that I'll have at least 3-4 good years out of this as a side project / light AR development mobile computer so I'm happy that it'll handle an OS update gracefully. > I've been able to use the Macbook/Macbook Air/Macbook Pro (2016-2019) keyboards, and I'm glad that that did not carry over to MBP 2020. It's the closest to having my 2012 keyboard with responsiveness (jury is still out on reliability) > TouchID is a bonus but I haven't used it past auth'ing into my laptop or sudo sessions. > Still acclimating touchbar, multiple taps to access items has taken some getting used to mentally. Previously I was using a Refurbished 2012 MBP for 6 years (with HDD/RAM upgrades, battery replacement), throughout college and my first job. So this jump to a retina display, faster processor, lighter form factor is a whole new world for me.
- kingkongjaffa 6y ago
  Thanks for taking the time to write this up! I might get one instead of waiting for the ARM update. My user requirements are not that much!