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> I think people forget that $4k+ for a computer is Quadro workstation territory. M3 MacBook Pro 16" is $2499, roughly the same as an equivalent Dell XPS / Pre
by xcv123 3y ago
> I think people forget that $4k+ for a computer is Quadro workstation territory.
M3 MacBook Pro 16" is $2499, roughly the same as an equivalent Dell XPS / Precision laptop (for the same price Dell typically has half the screen resolution, much worse battery life, and more RAM)
Divide $2499 over five years, that's $500 per year. Not expensive on a developer salary in high income countries. It's a business expense.
- brucethemoose2 3y agoThat's... not really a great comparison. New Asus G14s/G15s are more similar to MBPs and much more competitively priced.
- xcv123 3y agoNo. That's cheap plastic gamer junk. Those are toys. Different market segment. Not comparable. MacBook Pro competes with high end professional laptops, not consumer gaming laptops. Dell Precision with 4k screen is what you would compare it to.
- brucethemoose2 3y agoYeah, I dunno about that either. I have a 2020 G14, and its a fantastic piece of hardware. Honestly its overbuilt, except for the display (which I understand they have improved in more recent models).
- xcv123 3y agoYou're right, it's good value for what it is, not a piece of junk. But it doesn't compete in the same segment.