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This is why I'm probably going to opt for a maxed out 2015 Macbook Pro. Yes, I know I'm paying for "old" hardware but I don't use VMs or compile anything heavy so it should last me a while. After selling my current one it should come out to about $1000 so not too bad.

I'm just too invested in macOS in terms of apps, comfortableness, muscle memory, etc. I actually really like it as well.

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I made the switch to Windows, and while it did require some research to ensure that my workflows stayed pretty much the same, it didn't take long at all (days, not weeks) to develop new muscle memory. I struggle using a Mac now.

Your real switching cost, however, is in your apps. If you're dependent on something that is Mac only, it is really, really hard to switch.

Most of my core apps are multiplatform (Sublime, Slack, 1Password, Evernote etc.) but I was concerned about Terminal and Aperture. Terminal was easily addressed by Cmder (and now you can use Window's Linux shell instead), and Apple EOL'ed Aperture, which meant I had to find a new RAW tool (I use DxO Optics Pro now, which is cross platform).

I really hope the Windows Subsystem for Linux continues being expanded; having Linux natively on Windows approaches the best of both worlds.

"This is why I'm probably going to opt for a maxed out 2015 Macbook Pro. Yes, I know I'm paying for "old" hardware but I don't use VMs or compile anything heavy so it should last me a while. After selling my current one it should come out to about $1000 so not too bad."

I just did this.

I currently use a second-from-last generation 11" Macbook air and it works perfectly and I expect it to last another 2-3 years.

However, I just purchased a refurbished latest-generation 11" macbook air, with maximum specs, to keep on reserve.

Now I can put off these decisions for 5 or more years.

A friend of mine told me tonight that maybe the 2013 model was better. The 2015 one is barely faster but it runs hotter and the fan spins more often.

Maybe so, but the 2015 is available new from non-Apple retailers while the 2013 is only available used so you're rolling the dice.

A quick note to anyone looking to buy these. I bought my 2015 MBP for a really good price from Adorama Tax Free. (outside NY)

> I'm just too invested in macOS in terms of apps, comfortableness, muscle memory, etc. I actually really like it as well.

I never thought I'd compare new Apple hardware versus Thinkpads to a presidential election, but here we are.

Not sure what you mean? I really hate the new Macbooks but I do like macOS and I'm quite productive and happy with it.

Aside from a Hackintosh my only choice is a maxed out 2015 one that should last me about five years, if not more, with my current usage. It's not the choice I wanted to make but I'm not getting a $2000+ laptop without any ports I can use without adapters.

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