I thought I would be extremely happy when I upgraded from my 2012 15” MacBook Pro with an i7 2.3Ghz and a 2GB additional video card, which I upgraded to 8GB Corsair RAM and a Samsung 500GB SSD. This 2017 15” model contains an additional 4GB video card, 16GB RAM, 500Gb Flash Storage, and an i7 2.9Ghz processor, and 802.11ac capable. I am not impressed, I don’t do reviews much, I’d have a You Tube channel if I did. My 2012 MacBook Pro is just as fast, if not faster processing same workload than this 2017 model with hyped up specs. Even when I boot up the computer, my 2012 model boots up faster. I purchased this one thinking the processor and the Flash Storage would make it faster, not the case. I do like the display and the touch bar is useful. I’m not going to sit here and tell you not to buy it, it’s your money. I will says that if you have an older model (2012 and Up).. look into updating your hard drive, RAM, and as far as the 5Ghz network you can purchase the Linksys USB that works with MAC and you’ll have a fast computer with 802.11ac capable... for way less. If you’re just wanting the touchbar and higher video card, plus other not so necessary updates, then upgrade. If you have any questions, I will be glad to answer. Just remember that it’s my personal opinion and I’m being brutally honest. The computer works fine, I’m giving it 3 stars because I feel no difference using this one than using my older 2012. Also, I didn’t talk about all the specs on the 2017 so ask questions if you need to please.

I’ve been a long time Mac user. I shoot photos and video of weddings, portraits, travel and lifestyle. My old MBP ( Mac book pro) was from 2011. It STILL RUNS but the processor and editing power isn’t enough for 4k video and multi screen editing. This computer is fantastic, I’m flying through Final Cut Pro, Lightroom, photoshop and it is handling it no problems. It makes my work flow so incredibly quick. If you are looking for a work horse this is your computer. If you are just browsing the web and watching YouTube save your money and get the regular MacBook.

I love the speed and performance but don't like that I have to pay extra for all the ports that are not on it from previous versions!

I mean for the price I paid I didn't expected to have that many issues with the usb-c ports. my last MacBook Pro lasted more than 7 years , but I have feeling this one if im lucky will last me 3 to 4 years. when I connect 3 usb-c external drives at a time , I have to becareful when connecting them . I should do one at a time or my MacBook will crash. I call the support they made me to some restarting and flushing . in the end they replaced the board for the usb-c , but I still have the same issue. I always liked MacBook, and I love the OS. but I doubt my next laptop be MacBook. for the priced I paid I hoped it wouldn't give me that much issue . oh and the Touch Bar is nice, but I barely use it for anything. I expect with limited port apple gives me , at lease those ports would work 100%. if you only connect one external at the time this product works great, but other than that well do it one at a time and make sure the first is mounted before connecting the other one. I sure wished I would have punched the older model

It took a hot min to get accustomed to but I love it