Apple's laptops and desktops are popular deals on OzBargain. With good reviews since release, there are likely a lot of new users who have switched from Windows PCs.
There is frequent debate on threads about base model RAM, SSDs, and price.
For those who have purchased an Apple Silicon Mac, are you happy with your purchase?
You need a Studio Display or Pro Display XDR. You're not holding your wallet right.
They need to do an ultrawide and then I'll be happy.
Even with those it's still only one monitor.
Not specifically Windows that has multi display support - it in hardware.
But that's not really an Apple problem. It's a user problem. Apple has the solution: spend more money and get the Pro/Max models.
But that's not really an Apple problem. It's a user problem.
You can't blame a user for a limitation of M1/M2 macOS.
I forgot the sarcasm tag.
(Apple has a solution for everything: you just need to spend more money)
Two displays is an inelegant solution to having more space on your desktop. Mac users generally get by with a single high resolution display. Even my workplace has seen the light and now offers only single 32-inch 4K displays. Having to swivel your head across two low-res screen bezels is pure Windows.
Wow so egocentric. That's your opinion.
No need for name-calling. Wasn't this your opinion?
That's something Windows gets right. Multiple monitors.
@sumyungguy: My statement about Windows getting it right is factual. On Windows a second monitor is plug and play. On Intel Mac a second monitor is plug and play. On M1/M2 a second monitor is not plug and play outside of Apple displays. You require a specific dock and 3rd party software.
My home setup is an MBP, TB4 dock and dual 27" 1440p monitors. One is centred and one is off to the side. This setup is reasonably common.
AFAIK, it's a bit divided as to whether 32" or dual 27" is better. As for your work, they are likely saving space as 32" takes up less room.
32" with 3840 x 2160 offers plenty of desktop
Steve jobs said that about phablets as well. Guess what, the term no longer exists because almost all phones are now technically phablets according to the then definition.
The point is, more virtual real estate wins
I’ve been using a 14” MBP for 12 months now with 2 x 4K Dell monitors.
Never had a problem. I run one monitor off USB-C port and the other the other off hdmi only because the 2 ports on the right are usbc and hdmi. Could still plug in other 4K or even 5k monitors on other 2 usb-c ports on the left.
I also travel with it and are forever connecting to other monitors with usbc or hdmi for presentations also no problems yet, apart from the jar you get seeing low DPI.
I’m amazed at how good this laptop is. I leave a dev env running with 10 containers, have stupid amounts of tabs left open like 12 windows with 10-30 each in both firefox and chrome, The fan seems to rarely come ion and even when it does it’s almost impossible to hear. Everything stays snappy, hence laziness about not shutting down things I’m not using even for weeks at a time.
Which MBP? Also USB-C via monitor? Yeah makes sense.
Was referring to the 14" MBP M1.
I know the original 13" MBA/MBP seemed to be hamstrung for some reason to not support more than 1 external monitor.
I really needed multiple, so held back about a year. Then as soon as the 14 came out I pounced and have loved it ever since.
TBH I think the MBA would be fine for most people, but if you do need multiple monitors, seemingly unlimited CPU/GPU grunt then this is the best macbook.
I suspect, I will still be loving this machine and hitting it hard every day for many years, and possibly still have a big leap over the majority of machines out there.
PS I saw someone mention ram/ssd upgrade.
I went with the 16G RAM, 1TB SSD, and for what it's worth 10core CPU (only cause it came with the other options, it has so much grunt I think 8c would be fine).
You really want to spec up the ram/disk if you are going to need them. Cannot be done latter.
The upgrade seems pricey, but OTOH I think macs stay current a lot longer, so you can amortise that over a longer period, free O/S upgrades.
Totally silent machine.
Runs two 5K monitors and uses 8W of power - crazy.
So smooth. The built in screen is so pretty.
Yeah. Truly an incredible piece of tech.
Yes. Owned several Windows laptops including netbooks, gaming laptops, ultrabooks and even Intel Macs, but none of them match Apple Silicon's performance: watt. The longevity is genuinely game-changing. Truly all-day battery life without compromises like weak Atom or Celeron chips, or carrying 12 cell batteries.
Longevity?
It looks shiny. Boots reasonably quick.
Scared of a bulgy wobble.
Apple care out of wty, does it exist?
They certainly have the best hardware on the market. It's just unfortunate that I need to run windows. They should make a windows version.
Happy with the M1. but if you do work on it, i can recommend the RAM/SSD upgrade. It's not cheap but less hassle.
Yes, first Macbook ever, I was over shitty battery life, chunky and loud windows laptops. I still use Windows for my main gaming PC though obviously.
Yep - I'm not really a Mac person anymore but my M1 is great when I need to use it
13" M1 Pro user here. Very happy, switched from using dual monitors a long time ago, now use 34" 4K or 38" UW. Still use the 13" screen under the larger monitor for my slack window. Love powering it too from the monitor, single cable.
I've been a user of budget or average Windows laptops in the past.
Now I use a M1 Macbook Pro.
Hands down, the Macbook wins in many areas compared to the average Windows laptop:
Software (MacOS) - I'm definitely NOT a fan, and Windows actually wins here 100%. Keyboard controls are actually consistent with Windows, and the window controls are intuitive. It seems like with Macs, it's designed to discourage minimising windows - they want you to maximise it, and then switch between the full screen windows via swiping between screens instead - very disorienting and frustrating. Also file management… Not really needed / not encouraged? I feel like a boomer right now, but yeah.
Hardware - Macbook wins.
Software - Windows wins.
Pricing… I would never buy it. I have my 2nd hand Acer I got for $200, and I'm a VERY frugal / careful user. It's an i5 7th gen, and it's plastic, I'm scared that it will snap as a Open / close it. The Macbook feels solid, like it can take a beating - feels premium. But my
I agree that Windows management is a bit easier on Windows. Have you tried a utility to manage windows? I use Magnet to resize Windows to fill either half or the full screen (ctrl+opt+ arrow or ctrl+opt+enter).
Thanks for the suggestion.
Might try it later but so far i've been trying to appreciate Apple's vision of managing windows.
After a year of use, I seriously cannot understand some people's perspective that Apple 'just works' or that its software is 'simpler' than Windows (or phones - Google Pixels or Samsung Galaxies).
Apple's implementation of multiple monitors on the Macbooks is shit. What's that you want dual screen on M1? You'll need a USB-C dock with DisplayLink. Oh you've upgraded to Ventura? Welp many models no longer work and DisplayLink support are like "not our problem".
That's something Windows gets right. Multiple monitors.